insert_link South Africa S.A Union Urges Equal Success for Girls and Boys in South African Schools The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union is calling on the Department of Basic Education to do more to ensure that both girl and boy learners succeed equally. This as more female learners wrote the 2024 National Senior Certificate examinations and outperformed male learners. Sadtu’s spokesperson, Nomusa Cembi, says the government must prioritise education as a vital investment in addressing social and economic challenges: today15 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa AfriForum Expects Positive Outcome as Court Considers Block on Matric Results Publication In S.A, AfriForum is expecting a positive outcome as the Pretoria High Court hears an urgent application by the Information Regulator today to block the publication of the 2024 matric results in the media, citing privacy concerns. The Department of Basic Education argues prior court orders mandate publication. AfriForum’s head of Cultural Affairs, Alana Bailey, says the court decision will clarify if results can appear in the media next […] today7 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa DA Backs Education Department’s Plan to Address Literacy In S.A, the DA supports the Department of Basic Education’s proposed interventions after studies revealed declines in literacy and numeracy skills. The reports show that many Grade 6 learners are unable to meet basic reading and math standards. The DA welcomes efforts to improve early childhood development and promote mother-tongue bilingual education. The party's Delmaine Christians says these measures are crucial for ensuring better educational outcomes: today6 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s AfriForum Pushes for Matric Results Publication S.A's AfriForum is preparing legal action to ensure this year's matric results are published on media platforms after the Information Regulator banned their release. A similar 2022 case saw AfriForum win against the Department of Basic Education, securing publication of the results. AfriForum's Alana Bailey says public interest outweighs privacy concerns since only exam numbers are shared: today19 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa Basic Education and Health Departments Collaborate on New School Safety Guidelines The Department of Basic Education is working closely with the Department of Health to develop new safety guidelines for schools following recent food contamination incidents linked to toxic pesticides. Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube told the media the department is also exploring legal measures to prevent hazardous chemicals, like organophosphates, from entering school environments to ensure the safety of learners: today7 November, 2024
