Despite the progressive legislation that allows for the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community to be protected, homophobia still persists, especially in schools. This affects the mental health and livelihood of queer learners. On paper, South Africa is incredibly progressive when it comes to protecting the rights of the queer community. In May 1996, South Africa […]
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UCT Academic Staff Ready To Take Strike Action
As tertiary institutions across the country prepare to reopen soon, academic staff at the University of Cape Town are preparing to embark on strike action for the first time in the institution’s history. The institution’s academic staff is preparing to down tools this week over an ongoing wage increase dispute with UCT management. In a […]
What Government Has Planned For The 2023 Academic Year
Over the next few weeks, thousands of students will enroll in institutions of higher learning as the 2023 academic year gets underway. The minister of higher education is confident that the sector is ready for the administration of the 2023 academic year. The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) wants to ensure that all […]
Social Grant Beneficiaries Achieve 87% Matric Pass Rate
Social grant beneficiaries who were part of the 2022 matric cohort have shown an impressive increase in performance in all provinces. This comes amid difficult circumstances, including the Covid-19 pandemic and rolling power cuts. The Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu has congratulated all the social grant beneficiaries who sat for the 2022 matric final exams. […]
Union Calls For Increased Funding For Education
One of South Africa’s largest trade unions believes that the matric pass rate achieved by public schools as opposed to private schools reflects the inequality in the education system. They are calling for increased funding to improve education in the public sector. The matric class of 2022 achieved an 80,1% pass rate in the National […]
2022 Applications For Matric Remark And Recheck Now Open
The Matric Class of 2022 received their results recently. While some learners did extremely well, others may not have been happy with their results. Those hoping to apply for a remark on their examination scripts may do so now because the window is officially open. Must Read: How to Apply for 2022 Matric Results Remark/Recheck On […]
Education Minister Announces 2022 Matric Results With 80.1% Pass Rate
After weeks and weeks of waiting, the day has finally come for matric results for 2022 to be announced and released. The evening of Thursday, 19 January 2023, sees the Minister of the Department of Basic Education (DBE), Angie Motshekga, announce the 2022 matric results for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams. The national Matric […]
NSC Supplementary Examinations June 2023
In this article, you will see a guide on how to apply to NSC Supplementary Examinations which is coming up in June 2023. The National Senior Certificate (NSC) Supplementary examinations are a fantastic way to pass your exams and receive your Matric certificate without having to repeat your full Matric year. What qualifies you to […]
Investigation Launched Into Matric Exam Cheating
As learners approach the day of release for their matric results, reports of cheating during final exams have come to light. These cheating claims are currently under investigation and are said to involve learners as well as invigilators. With schools having reopened, and the first set of matric results being less than 24 hours away […]
IEB Matric Results Have Been Released
The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) released its matric results for all learners early on 18 January 2023. Since the end of matric exams, many learners have been counting down the days to the release of matric results. The wait for some learners is finally over, as matric results for the 2022 Independent Examinations Boards have […]