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Department of Basic Education extending teaching in African languages

What does the NSFAS bursary cover
Education

FAQs: What does the NSFAS bursary cover?  

South Africa's education crisis.
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South Africa’s education crisis: Alarming statistics

Languages
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Department of Basic Education extending teaching in African languages

What does the NSFAS bursary cover
Education

FAQs: What does the NSFAS bursary cover?  

South Africa's education crisis.
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South Africa’s education crisis: Alarming statistics

Can teachers who can't read teach? Image via Unsplash
Lifestyle

Yikes! Study shows half of SA’s teachers read at a grade 4 level

By Marilynn Manuel26-10-2023 13:46

A new Education Report has found that almost half of South Africa’s teachers read no better than 8-year-old’s in other countries.

Young Limpopo hero transforms education landscape
Start-up Africa

Young Limpopo hero transforms education landscape

By GCIS Vuk’uzenzele18-10-2023 10:23

Satsope George Makola, hailing from Bakoneng village, has become a beacon of hope for the youth in the Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality.

School calendar
News

Census reveals spike in non-attendance in schools

By Bonolo Moloi14-10-2023 07:37

South Africa sees 26.6% rise in school non-attendance among 5-24 age group, Census 2022 highlights.This record has increased since 1996.

BELA bill
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South Africa’s NEW LAWS for schools in progress

By Nozibusiso Mazibuko28-09-2023 14:59

On 26 September 2023, the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education adopted the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill.

SCHOOL CRIME STATS
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Gauteng Education: Parents urged to respond to placement offers

By Aphiwe Ngwenya12-09-2023 11:35

Gauteng parents are urged to respond to placement offers for Gr 1 and 8 for 2024. Offers are sent via SMS, but can also be viewed online

Student barred in school because of dreadlocks.
News

Gauteng Education: Over 200 000 parents receive placement offers

By Aphiwe Ngwenya05-09-2023 13:41

In just the first day of 2024 Grade 1 and 8 placement process for Gauteng learners nearly 100 000 parents have confirmed final school offers

us educators TABSA
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Free State teachers to be schooled by US educators

By Aphiwe Ngwenya26-06-2023 13:25

Its back to the classroom for a number of Free State teachers who will be assisted by math and science educators from the USA.

winter school
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Thousands of Grade 12’s remain in class for winter school

By Aphiwe Ngwenya26-06-2023 10:45

98 975 matrics in KwaZulu-Natal, will be looking to outshine the class of 2022,as they partake in winter school instead of enjoying the school break.

One of the top girls in the class in Sierra Leone's school explained how girls get pregnant but President Maada keeps them in school.
Education

Pregnant girls back to school: Sierra Leone’s ongoing battle

By Agence France-Presse21-06-2023 10:58

One of the top girls in the class in Sierra Leone’s school explained how girls get pregnant but President Maada keeps them in school.

homeschool
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Is your child in home school? This is a MUST READ

By Thabo Baloyi21-06-2023 05:30

Parents and other stakeholders are not happy with some of the proposed changes to homeschooling in South Africa – here is what they are

Free secondary education in African countries is on the rise - but is it the best policy? This is what the evidence says about it
Education

Free secondary education: is it the best policy in African countries?

By The Conversation01-06-2023 10:11

Free secondary education in African countries is on the rise – but is it the best policy? This is what the evidence says about it

Boity
Celeb News

‘Still have money’: Boity claims not to have university qualifications

By Mihlali Vellem30-05-2023 21:30

Boity Thulo had Twitter users’ jaws dropped after she revealed to them that she did not have any university qualifications.

To make schools have inclusive education is most empasised in Zimbabwe whereby the idea was developed in the global north.
Education

Inclusive education in Zimbabwe: philosophy of ubuntu contribution

By The Conversation26-05-2023 08:42

To make schools have inclusive education is most empasised in Zimbabwe whereby the idea was developed in the global north.

New approach to teaching computer science broadens appeal
Education

New approach to teaching computer science broadens appeal

By The Conversation23-05-2023 15:06

K-12 schools across the country are facing a significant challenge: how to effectively teach computer science skills to the next generation.

CPUT students uncertain of their future after eviction order
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CPUT students in limbo following eviction order

By Dumani Moyo19-05-2023 13:17

Students at Cape Peninsula University of Technology are still unsure about their future after the university forced them to leave.

scholarship
Education

Student bags 125 college offers and R174M in scholarship offers

By Mihlali Vellem19-05-2023 07:00

An overachieving student, Dennis Barnes was proud to announce that he had bagged over R174 million in scholarships and 125 college offers.

Social media networks such as Facebook, twitter and Instagram have been shown to have significantly transformed student behaviour and led to addiction.
Africa News

Ghana school students: Social media addiction and its effects

By The Conversation16-05-2023 12:25

Social media networks such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have had a significant transformation on student behaviour.

Learners struck by lightning in Limpopo
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More than 20 learners injured as lightning struck at Limpopo Primary school

By Dumani Moyo16-05-2023 10:12

Dozens of learners at a Limpopo primary school were sent to the hospital after being struck by lightning while in class.

Education philosopher asks to rethink about purpose of university education.
Careers

Education philosopher urges rethinking of university education

By The Conversation16-05-2023 09:52

Education philosopher explains why it’s important to rethink about the purpose of university education in the institutions.

Moloantoa
Celeb News

Unisa student Palesa Moloantoa graduates with 25 distinctions

By Mihlali Vellem13-05-2023 09:59

Palesa Moloantoa, a graduate from the University of South Africa (Unisa) was said to have graduated with 25 distinctions.

KwaZulu-Natal schools
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900 rural schools in KwaZulu-Natal face closure

By Leeroy Mukotekwa09-05-2023 11:12

KwaZulu-Natal Education Department has confirmed plans to close more than 900 rural schools due to low enrolment rates.

Khuli Chana
Celeb News

Halala! Khuli Chana graduates with Honours degree [watch]

By Mihlali Vellem28-04-2023 11:05

Motswako rapper Khuli Chana received an enormous amount of praise from his fans after he announced he had graduated with an Honours degree.

DJ Cleo graduates
Celeb News

DJ Cleo graduates with a BA degree from Wits University [photos]

By Leeroy Mukotekwa26-04-2023 13:50

Social media has been flooded with congratulatory messages after DJ Cleo graduated with BA degree from Wits University.

crisis in KwaZulu-Natal
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Bid to resolve crisis in KwaZulu-Natal special schools

By Ground Up20-04-2023 12:59

Parents and learners with special needs will meet government officials in Pietermaritzburg on Friday in a bid to resolve crisis

Learners
News

More than 100 000 learners dropped out of schools in Gauteng

By Cwenga Maqhubela19-04-2023 10:17

The Gauteng Basic Education Department confirms that a number of factors contributed to learners no longer appearing on their system.

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