More grades return to school
Monday, July 6, 2020 Schools across the country will today welcome back Grades R, 6 and 11 learners to school. “The Council of Education Ministers…
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All private preschools, ECD centres may open immediately
Monday, July 6, 2020 The Department of Social Development says it has noted the High Court ruling on Monday that all private preschools and Early…
Only Grades R, 6, 11 will reopen on 6 July
Only Grades 6, Grade 11 and Grade R will now be returning to school on 6 July 2020, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) said…
Impact of school closures on education outcomes in South Africa
Vijay Reddy, Human Sciences Research Council; Crain Soudien, Human Sciences Research Council, and Lolita Desiree Winnaar, Human Sciences Research Council By mid April about 1.725…
Keeping education on track in the disruptive school year
Following prolonged school shutdowns, teachers, parents and students are all considering how to save the 2020 academic year. There are still many questions around the…
WCED: Back to School – Day 1
In this mornings briefing to the media on the state of readiness of our schools, the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga backtracked on her…
Minister Angie Motshekga: Coronavirus Covid 19 readiness for re-opening of schools
Media statement by the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, during a media conference at the Sunrise View in Rustenburg Good morning ladies and gentlemen…
Schools to reopen on 8 June
Monday, June 1, 2020 Schools will reopen on 8 June 2020 for grade 7 and 12 learners to allow for the orientation and training of…
Grade 7 Revised ATPs & Assessments (COVID-19)
The trimming and re-organisation of the curriculum are designed to accommodate the impact of COVID-19 and is therefore an interim deviation from the original curriculum.…
Digital Life Skills company responds with video training for kids at risk online
COVID-19 has kept kids indoors, isolated from friends, and driven to increased screen time. But for many, that comes with challenges. Last week, MySociaLife, South…