Tag: education

Portfolio committee warns that budget cuts and fewer teachers will weaken education in SA

The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education said more teachers are needed after…

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Education reform is key to South Africa’s progress

To ensure success for all pupils, South Africa needs adaptive teaching, higher…

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Matric results mask deeper issues in education

While matric results show improvement, the country’s education system struggles with foundational…

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‘Better foundation, better outcomes’: Focus on foundations for education progress

Experts call for improved foundational learning, especially in literacy and numeracy, to…

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Matric exam results: Basic Education calls in the Hawks to investigate ‘breach’

A Johannesburg-based company drew criticism and outrage recently when it advertised that…

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Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube’s turbulent 2024: Will she be backed in 2025?

DA minister Siviwe Gwarube has met with major challenges in education sector…

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Former education minister Professor Sibusiso Bengu dies at 90

Former education minister and ambassador Professor Sibusiso Bengu has died at the…

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Limpopo education department laments ‘reprehensible’ school burglary

A school in Limpopo had almost R30 000 worth of equipment stolen,…

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Education dept says Sheriff served Regulator matric results appeal day before deadline

On 15 December, the DBE announced it had lodged an application to…

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Education department fined R5m over 2024 matric results

The department’s intention to share the results in newspapers is prohibited, according…

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