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Busy week for education sector on the impact of budget cuts

By Johnathan Paoli The nation's learners and teachers are keenly awaiting to hear what is happening on the basic education front this week, with a number of meetings planned...

Research must be linked to the delivery of a public good

By Edwin Naidu There’s no shortage of information on the remarkable happenings in education, science and technology, for good or bad, in South Africa or Africa.  If one considers social media...

Where will the govt find R16bn to fund BELA’s Grade R plan?

By Edwin Naidu Amid the political discord over the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill, there are growing concerns about the financial burden it may place...

Gauteng school placements open on Monday

By Thapelo Molefe The wait is almost over for anxious parents and guardians who want to know where their children will be placed for the 2025 academic year.  The Gauteng...

Gauteng continues to improve school twinning programme

By Akani Nkuna In an effort to foster partnerships between schools and share resources, the Gauteng education department is improving its School Twinning Programme by going...

Public support for education bill increases ahead of signing

By Simon Nare Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane and Cosatu have called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to disregard the noise and threats around the Basic...

Details on some Gauteng school placements to be outlined 

By Nkhensani Chauke The Gauteng education department is expected to start sending placement offers for Grade 1 and 8 learners to parents and guardians on...

Limpopo health MEC deals with bilharzia scare in province

By Lungile Ntimba Limpopo health MEC Dieketseng Mashego had led a health screening and testing initiative for learners at Thabina Primary School in Ga-Rakoma following...

Gauteng learners’ safety compromised with majority of teachers unvetted

By Johnathan Paoli Gauteng’s educational environment faces a grave safety concern, as recent revelations indicate that a staggering 95.5% of teachers in the province have...

Technology classes at school can also teach skills for business and life: South African teachers share ideas

By Adri du Toit Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship, Consumer Studies and Technology Education, North-West University. Starting and running your own business takes hard work and a...

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