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The Department of Basic Education Minister attributes funding crisis to above inflation increases

By Kouthar Sambo The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, noted the funding crisis within the Department of Basic Education funding, attributing this to above-inflation increases in public sector wages. As a result, budgets have been, either cut or remain the same. This comes as several provinces are forced to terminate educators’ contracts at the end of the year, placing added pressure on the education sector to fill the growing […]

today27 September 2024

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Thousands of teachers at risk due to budget cuts, warns Education Minister

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The Minister of Basic Education announced that thousands of teachers will be affected by the recent budget cuts. Briefing the media on Wednesday, minister Siviwe Gwarube said the budget cuts bring with it several other challenges. “The harsh reality is that our education system is under immense financial pressure. It is no secret that, in recent weeks, several provincial education departments have spoken out about the budget […]

today25 September 2024

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Education Minister concerned over impact of Western Cape teacher job cuts

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has expressed concern about the impact of planned budget cuts on teaching posts, following the Western Cape’s announcement to cut 2,400 positions by 2025. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Monday, Department of Basic Education (DBE) spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga explained, "These plans have been unfolding over time; this is not a sudden development. The Minister of Finance indicated that the ministry is […]

today9 September 2024

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An education expert: “School governing bodies of public schools very clearly have to be influenced by the broader needs of the community”

By Kouthar Sambo The newly appointed Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has announced some rather sweeping changes as she attempts to evaluate the 30% pass requirement for Matric students as well as rescinding the  Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill. The 30% pass requirement explained Speaking on VOC's Sunday Live show on Sunday, education expert Mary Metcalf said the main issue is the powers of school governing bodies to determine […]

today21 July 2024

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