Since the begining of the 2023 academic year kicked off across the country, we have seen student protests and demonstrations at various institutions. The department says it is currently working on ways to resolve issues faced at universities. According to Higher education Minister Blade Nzimande, as of this week, 25 of out of the 26 public universities … Read more
One of things South Africa has always been criticized for is the rising school dropout rates. Many believe that the reason behind the country’s high figures is that the education system is subjecting learners to teaching methods and subjects that have set them up for failure. In an attempt to address the high dropout rate … Read more
The curriculum in public schools across the country is due to undergo certain changes in preparation for the future of work. Here are the new subjects that the Basic Education Department plans to introduce to the current school curriculum. Elijah Mhlanga, spokesperson for the Department of Basic Education, has said that the department has … Read more
Fundile Gade, the Eastern Cape Education MEC has visited Amathole East, in the rural Cafutweni area to try to stop the crisis of killings in the village, which has disrupted teaching at some schools. Educators and learners in the area are “living in fear of who might be killed next”. The Eastern Cape Education Department’s spokesperson, … Read more
As part of the current financial year, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has received additional money to relieve the department from its pressures. The Education Department is relieved of the additional R2.2bn that has been allocated to this department. In the latest Western Cape Budget Speech, the education department has been allocated R28.03 billion … Read more