Basic Education concerned about rising matric learner dropout
The Basic Education Department says it is worried about the increasing number of learners who are
DBE assures returning teachers that COVID-19 protocols are still in place at schools
The Department of Basic Education has assured returning teachers that measures are still in place to
Number of COVID-19 positive learners rises to 102 in E Cape
The Department of Basic Education in the Eastern Cape says the number of learners – to have tested
DBE issues notice for teachers working from home to return to work
The Department of Basic Education has issued notice to all teachers who were granted concession to
Grade 10, 11 exams scrapped
The Department of Basic Education has scrapped this year’s final exams for Grade 10 and 11 learners
Basic Education anticipating increase in dropout rates
The Basic Education Department says it is anticipating an increase in dropout rates due to extended
Home, public schooling an alternative for private school learners: Dept of Education
The Basic Education Department says parents have the option to home school their children or seek to
Basic Education Department has warned against disrupting learning
The Department of Basic Education has warned people against attempting to disrupt learning to
Educators should assist learners cope with backlog: Metcalfe
Education Expert Professor Mary Metcalfe says educators will have to assist learners to cope with
COVID-19 effects in schools to be felt for at least three years: Motshekga
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has warned that the effects of the coronavirus pandemic
Grade 12 learners resume classes on Monday
Grade 12 learners at public schools around the country will return to class on Monday.
2020 school year to end on 15 December
The Department of Basic Education on Saturday released a revised school calendar, which shows that
Basic Education dig in its heels over schools’ reopening
The Department of Basic Education has defended the decision to reopen schools amid calls for classes
48 Northern Cape schools closed due to COVID-19
Forty eight schools in the Northern Cape have been closed thus far due to COVID-19 infections. The
Safety compliant ECD centres can open immediately: Court
Private nursery schools that comply with COVID-19 safety measures can open immediately, the High
Phasing in of more grades may need to be postponed: Sadtu
The South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu), has called on the Department of Basic Education
There is no need to close down schools: Education Department
The Department of Basic Education says at the moment there is no necessity to close down schools in
Teacher unions, SGBs welcome progress report on reopening of schools
Teacher unions and governing bodies cautiously welcomed the report on the progress the Department of
Motshekga must provide clear guidelines for reopening of schools: Civil society
Some civil society organisations say they are keenly awaiting clarity from the Minister of Basic
Learners faced with data, access issues amid lockdown
Since the lockdown began some two months ago, millions of South African learners have been forced to