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Learn how to apply for one of the 200,000 teacher assistant positions being offered by the government as part of the Basic Education Employment Initiative.
Discover how the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI) is creating over 200,000 job opportunities for unemployed youth in South Africa, as applications for Phase V open. Learn about eligibility criteria and how to apply for these vital positions
The 22 laptops worth over R2 million were purchased to reset user passwords via Active Directory Manager, assist users with email connectivity issues and rebuild user accounts, according to the Mpumalanga Department of Education. .
The United Africans Transformation party has condemned the South African government's failure to meet its own deadline for eradicating dangerous pit toilets in schools, with 141 facilities still putting thousands of children at risk despite 30 years of democracy.
After years of her party criticising government delays in eradicating dangerous pit toilets in schools, Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube now emphasises that safety and quality infrastructure matter more than deadlines.
Snake sightings, holes in the floors, and missing roofs and doors are just some hazards faced by learners at Mahlolwaneng Primary School in Limpopo, leaving parents demanding urgent intervention.
With the ANC seeking cross-party support to pass the 2025 national budget, the proposed 0. 5% VAT hike remains a key point of contention with several political parties.
Minister Siviwe Gwarube has announced that over 93% of pit toilets in South African public schools have been eradicated, marking a significant milestone in the SAFE initiative aimed at providing safe sanitation for all learners.
In a major breakthrough, police have arrested a 28-year-old suspect in the December murder of respected KZN educator Busani Khomo. The killing, allegedly linked to fierce competition for the principal position at Sikhethuxolo Secondary School, has sent shockwaves through the education community.
The identities of the four schoolchildren killed in a crash on N12 outside Daveyton, in Ekurhuleni has been confirmed, including two siblings from the same school.
As controversy rages over McDonald's-branded school desks, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube reveals the stark reality: with 13. 5 million learners and limited resources, private partnerships are unavoidable - but new policies may be needed to protect students' interests.
Basic Education Department clarifies its position on foldable desk donations in response to parental and educator concerns.
COPE condemns McDonald’s branded desks in schools, calling it a betrayal of children's rights and a dangerous compromise in education.
Three retired teachers reflect on their journey, the challenges they faced, and their commitment to improving the lives of their pupils.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa makes a landmark admission about South Africa's 30-year failure in implementing crucial early childhood development programmes, while outlining ambitious plans to transform education for 13. 5 million learners. The President's candid acknowledgment at the Basic Education Lekgotla sets the stage for fundamental changes in the country's education landscape.
Teaching children technical words in their home language has just become easier with a new list of scientific and technical terms
The chilling incident happened outside Phiwokuhle Qophelo Nzuza’s school, Orissa Primary School, in Isipingo, south of Durban, leaving fellow pupils and teachers shaken.
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube sparks nationwide debate after endorsing McDonald's-branded portable desk initiative at Cape Town's St Paul's Primary School, with parents and activists condemning the move as exploitative advertising.
The 2030 Reading Panel reveals a devastating literacy crisis in South African schools, with 80% of Grade 3 learners unable to read for meaning. The report highlights critical teacher shortages, insufficient funding, and calls for an R18 billion injection into early childhood development.
South Africa faces a critical shortage of foundation phase teachers qualified to conduct lessons in African languages, impacting literacy development
Nevertheless, Curro is in a healthy financial position, and recurring headline earnings per share are expected to increase between 9. 3% and 17. 5% for the year to between 80 cents and 86 cents a share, from 73. 2 cents the year before.
The Department of Basic Education warned that there were no plans to increase
Are South African schools really adding a Grade 13? The Department of Basic Education clarifies the truth behind viral claims.
The Durban Metro Police Services Training Academy is undergoing a significant upgrade to enhance its training facilities, comply with legislative requirements, and better prepare recruits for modern policing challenges.