Grades 10 And 11 Exams Eased – DBE
Grade 10 and Grade 11 pass requirements for this year have been eased as schools grapple with the impact of Covid-19. Basic Education Department director-general… Read More »Grades 10 And 11 Exams Eased – DBE
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Committee Concerned About Disruption Of Schooling
The Select Committee on Education and Technology, Sports, Arts and Culture was briefed by the Department of Basic Education on the status of the reopening… Read More »Committee Concerned About Disruption Of Schooling
Are Schools Keeping Your Private Information Safe?
Some experts have warned that up to 95% of schools may not be POPIA-compliant. Schools are increasingly embracing the digital universe and now the COVID-19… Read More »Are Schools Keeping Your Private Information Safe?
2 In 5 Schools Globally Lacked Handwashing Facilities – WHO
As schools worldwide struggle with reopening, the latest data from the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) reveal that 43 per cent of schools around the world… Read More »2 In 5 Schools Globally Lacked Handwashing Facilities – WHO
Grade 7s & Matrics Should Return On 8 June – Education Dept
The Basic Education Department on Sunday announced that grade seven and 12 pupils should now return to school on 8 June. On Sunday, the department… Read More »Grade 7s & Matrics Should Return On 8 June – Education Dept
Teachers’ Unions, SGB Associations Urge DBE To Rethink Opening Schools
Teacher unions and national governing body associations warned the reopening of schools on Monday will be a grievous mistake and urged the basic education minister… Read More »Teachers’ Unions, SGB Associations Urge DBE To Rethink Opening Schools
Dept Worried Damage To Schools Will Delay Recovery Plan
The Department of Basic Education said with about 400 schools being vandalised and property destroyed, many children would not to be able to return to… Read More »Dept Worried Damage To Schools Will Delay Recovery Plan
School Closures Will Impact Nutrition Needs Of Kids Dependent On Feeding Schemes
JOHANNESBURG – As the cases of COVID-19 increase in the country and schools continue to be closed, concerns are being raised about pupils who depend… Read More »School Closures Will Impact Nutrition Needs Of Kids Dependent On Feeding Schemes