While political parties bicker over who is to blame, the reality is that millions of pupils in public schools will find themselves crammed into even larger classes, vying for the attention of ill-equipped teachers
The president is set to sign the Bill into law on Friday, which has heightened the threat of legal action from detractors
The department’s R2.5 billion budget cut, impacting administration, curriculum, and infrastructure, leaves it with a R3.8 billion shortfall over the next three years
The dedicated maths and science teacher had an ability to make maths and science understandable and interesting
Zerish Zethu Nkosi is a professor at Unisa and the executive dean of the college of human sciences, where she is responsible for the strategic leadership of the institute. She is passionate about teaching and learning, and has focused much of her time and energy on mentoring young academics and providing students with support. She […]
Bokang Rapatsa is the founder of Bokang’s Learning Academy and Bokang’s Reading Club. Bokang, who has a qualification in early childhood development, started the organisations in Moletji Makgodu, the Limpopo village where she grew up. She helps children with homework, assignments, projects, reading and writing, and also provides behavioural, social and emotional support. She assists […]
Clinical sociologist Mariam Seedat-Khan is an academic and author specialising in clinical and applied sociology. Her career is marked by a commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering social change through research and scholarly contributions. One of her most notable works is Women and Covid-19: A Clinical and Applied Sociological Focus on Family, Work and Community, […]
As a teacher at Cape Town High School, Adell Grobler is committed to the development and success of her pupils. With more than 30 years of teaching experience, she is head of the geography department, teaches English and has been an external geography marker for matriculants for 13 years. Adell has also contributed by arranging […]
The department of higher education and training has reinstated the private college group’s registration after after revoking it in March
LGBT+ groups have accused the department of delays in adopting policies for gender identity and sexual orientation in schools
Siwive Gwarube’s political party, the Democratic Alliance, has previously described the Bill as a threat to the autonomy of schools
The education department made the undertaking after 12 students at Pretoria High School for Girls were cleared of racism by the school’s governing body
When racism emerges, we must build – not break – our schools
The new basic education minister said she would not implement new policies or programmes without evidence of their value
Parents need to be able to communicate and work with school staff to improve learners’ development and well-being
The annual National Institute for Theoretical and Computational Sciences internship is being expanded to include 25 universities, led by Stellenbosch
Youngsters’ film about Thokoza gets an enthusiastic reception at a festival in Portugal
The investigation originates from a complaint lodged by Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane in September 2020
Research shows VR has significant benefits for students in higher education – with better engagement and a decrease in dropout rates – improving academic outcomes and pass rates substantially
Learners have been adversely affected by damage to schools
from extreme weather events such as floods
The Democratic Alliance has objected to amendments in the Basic Education Law Amendment Bill, saying that it takes power away from parents, and gives it to the government
The digital solution was designed to inform patients, improve healthcare outcomes and protect doctors
The colouring book, designed to be both educational and engaging for children, aims to introduce young readers to Palestine’s history, culture and notable figures through an interactive format
Sabry was told that engineering would be too difficult for her to study. She is now a PhD student in aerospace sciences and is conducting research at the Nasa-funded Human Spaceflight Lab
A new student allowance payment mechanism for universities and colleges will be fully developed by September 2024
Vocational education at schools, colleges and training centres, coupled with apprenticeships can improve the school-to-work transition and reduce the high unemployment rate
The fact that Chinese parents invest heavily in their children’s education -– and the learners themselves are driven to achieve — contributes to their facility for maths
Limpopo consistently ranks as one of the provinces with the lowest reading outcomes in Sepedi
As 29 May approaches, we must find a way to separate the wheat from the chaff
The students have given the institution’s management seven days to respond to a memorandum of demands, including information on its relations with Israel
Rather than pointing fingers at educators for poor results, let’s shift the narrative and empower them to do more with less
Tracking the progress of South Africa’s 30-year-olds as they navigate education, work, anxiety and hope