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South Africa to target children’s screen time

The department of basic education is developing national guidelines on screen time for children aged 2 to 6, basic education ...

Gwarube unveils R38.2 billion education budget with strong focus on early learning

The Department of Basic Education has announced a R38.2 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, focusing on early ...
Daily Maverick

How the education department plans to keep pregnant learners in school

A positive pregnancy test has historically brought an abrupt end to a young girl’s high school career in South Africa — often leading to quiet expulsions, unbearable stigma and a permanent exit from ...
The South African

Are schools closed next week? Department clears up public holiday confusion

The Department of Basic Education has shot down reports claiming schools will be closed next week due to two public holidays. The rumours have circulated on social media. On Facebook, numerous posts ...
EWN

Parliament hears conflicting accounts over R1.6bn textbook procurement

A new investigation is complicating South Africa’s R1.6 billion textbook controversy as Parliament hears conflicting accounts about the procurement process.
allAfrica.com on MSN

Scam alert - South Africa's education department warns against 'Teacher Assistants Phase 6' job scams on Facebook

SCAM ALERT: South Africa's education department warns against "teacher assistants phase 6" job scams on FacebookIN SHORT: South Africa's Department of Basic Education warns that social media posts ...