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Education department takes a stand on racism and bullying in schools

The Basic Education Department says it will embark on a multifaceted school campaign across all provinces. It says this is part of fighting the many social ills in schools such as gender-based violence, bullying and racism. Deputy Minister of Basic Education, Dr Reginah Mhaule, says the campaign will be conducted in conjunction with other government departments and other state entities. Speaking during the tabling of the department’s budget vote for […]

today20 May 2022

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Education Department to consult stakeholders on opening of schools

The Basic Education Department will on Thursday begin to consult education stakeholders on keeping schools open as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies in the country. The National Teachers Union (NATU) and student organisation COSAS have joined the South African Democratic Teachers Union’s (SADTU) call that schools should close amid the pandemic except for the matric class of 2020. Minister Angie Motshekga will at the weekend present to Cabinet the outcomes of […]

today16 July 2020

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DBE halt return to school for certain Grades after hours of deliberation

After a four hour meeting on Thursday, the Basic Education Department announced that it has revised its decision to allow almost 6 million students back to school from next week. This decision was made in light of the rising number of COVID-19 infections in the country. In a statement released, the department said only grades R, 6 and 11 would be permitted back in class following consultations with the Council […]

today3 July 2020

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About 95 percent of schools ready to re-open on Monday, says minister Motshekga

About 95 percent of schools around South Africa are ready to re-open under the coronavirus (Covid-19) level 3 lockdown regulations, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said on Sunday. "We can now say with confidence that about 95 percent of our schools have been ably provided with the Covid-19-related imperatives. The sector, with the assistance of our partners, will strive to deal with the remaining five percent to ensure that the […]

today8 June 2020

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Parents respond with mixed reaction to reopening of schools

Parents all over the country have responded with mixed reaction to the government's decision to allow the first group of children to return to school from next month. In less than two weeks, grade 7 and grade 12 pupils will go back to their classrooms but under strict rules. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said no parent would be forced to send their child back to school during the COVID-19 […]

today22 May 2020

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Schools poised to reopen on 6 May, according to dept

The proposed date for the reopening of schools during the national lockdown period is 4 May. The first batch of students in Grade 7 and 12 can be expected to enter the classroom on 6 May. This is according to a draft proposal submitted by the Department of Basic Education to Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Education. Addressing the media at a virtual briefing on Wednesday morning, department officials outlined the […]

today29 April 2020

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Natu calls on Education Department to pay Grade 1 teachers

The National Teacher’s Union has raised concerns about the non-payment of salary adjustments for Grade R educators which was due in 2017. Natu deputy president Allan Thompson says they want these educators to receive benefits such as medical aid, a housing allowance, pension and bonuses. He says the educators have threatened to down tools if their demands are not met. “They are still earning salaries that they have been earning […]

today20 January 2018

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