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KwaZulu-Natal learner Ashton Singh has been honoured by the provincial Department of Education after placing second in the Junior Division at the 2026 African Spelling Bee, and helping South Africa win the overall team title.
Deputy Minister of Basic Education Dr Reginah Mhaule on Tuesday reiterated the department’s focus on strengthening foundational learning, with particular emphasis on literacy and numeracy.
Government has set aside R10 billion over three years to support ECD subsidies, including an increase in the subsidy from R17 to R24 per child per day.