The investigation originates from a complaint lodged by Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane in September 2020
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Learners have been adversely affected by damage to schools
from extreme weather events such as floods
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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 general education certificate will recognise learner achievements at the end of the compulsory schooling phase
Among other things, the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill calls for grade R to be the compulsory school-starting age
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Avethandwa Nokhangela drowned at an Equal Education camp in the Eastern Cape, but the provincial department of education has distanced itself from the tragedy
Human Rights Watch warns that learners may take years to recover from the damage caused by school closures
Civil rights organisations want the department to find a permanent solution to the problem
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Incidents of violence and bullying at schools have been on the spotlight recently
The provincial department of education has called for a full investigation into the tragedy, while the organisation said an internal inquiry would be done by the Equal Education Law Centre.
Education in South Africa is dismally unequal, and Covid-19 has exacerbated the crisis. Investment in infrastructure is crucial
Umalusi has approved the release of the 2020 matric results saying that it did not find systemic irregularities that compromised the exam
The basic education department has said that it is almost done with the marking process and that the capturing of marks is in progress.
The education body Umalusi was correct in calling for swift and decisive action after two exam paper leaks were discovered. Instead, the decision to rewrite the exams was challenged in court, which is detrimental to school-leavers
The department of basic education has announced that the class of 2020 will sit for its final examinations later than usual.
Naptosa says it is irresponsible to keep schools open and that this is affecting the mental and physical health of teachers and learners
Citing cases such as a school to which only four learners returned, to be met by 20 teachers, the union said Covid-19 is wreaking havoc on learning
In an amendment published in the Government Gazette on Tuesday, the basic education minister has made further changes to the school return dates for different grades
ECD is the key for better results in matric