basic education

By Johnathan Paoli As matric learners spend the weekend preparing for their final exams that start on Monday, education MECs across the country have stressed...

By Akani Nkuna Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has urged learners to prioritise their studies during the matric finals, saying it was a great investment...

By Maryna Besseling Exam time is a stressful time for learners, teachers and parents. Unfortunately, it is not only the matric teachers who are affected by this - examinations...

By Nkhensani Chauke  Gauteng education MEC Matome Chiloane says he is seriously concerned about the suspected food poisoning of children in the province, following 25 learners falling ill after consuming snacks purchased from vendors...

By Johnathan Paoli Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has expressed confidence and determination over the readiness of KwaZulu-Natal for the upcoming 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. With just days to...

By Edwin Naidu Gauteng education MEC Matome Chiloane must feel like the Grim Reaper.  Weekly, he expresses sorrow over the death of one learner too many.  Throughout 2024, children have perished in horrific vehicle accidents and incidents...

By Johnathan Paoli The Gauteng education department is gearing up for the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, which are starting in a week’s time. Education...

By Johnathan Paoli The KwaZulu-Natal education department has declared its preparedness for the upcoming 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, with MEC Sipho Hlomuka outlining...

By Johnathan Paoli One of Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube’s priorities is eradicating pit toilets in schools, which continue to be a hazard and claim...

By Akani Nkuna Ntombozuko Mkizwana, crowned as South Africa’s new best teacher at the 2024 National Teaching Awards, has urged educators to rise above adversity...