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From early learning to high school, we explore the evolving world of basic education. We spotlight success stories, challenges, successes, and reforms shaping the classroom experience — supporting both learners and educators.

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Make teachers the heartbeat of efforts to transform education

World Teachers Day 2024 was established in 1994 by UNESCO to thank educators worldwide for their contributions to shaping the world. Where would we be without teachers?....

As a child Khensani dreamed of being an astronaut but now she is flying high in banking space

As a young girl from a rural village in Eswatini, she wanted to boldly go “where no man has gone before”. But Captain Kirk and his merry men....

Time for the Youth to Rediscover Their Militancy and Voices

South Africa observes June 16 on Monday, the day when youth revolted against Afrikaans as a compulsory school subject. Three decades into democracy, Afrikaans is entrenched as one of the country....

CELEBRATE DIFFERENCE: Embracing diversity through music therapy in Autism Acceptance

As we approach Autism Acceptance Month, April 2025 this week, a time dedicated to advocating for and embracing the unique characteristics of individual....

Budget 2024: Is it time to measure the return on investment in education?

Ahead of the dreaded 2024 Budget, which is again expected to bring bad news for debt-laden South African consumers, the time has come to consider wheth...

Oh Bela! Children suffer as Gwarube puts her party before the people

Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube’s non-show at the signing ceremony for the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Bill was not a slap in the face....

Class of 2022: increase in demand for places, financial aid

Johannesburg - Universities in South Africa are finalising first-year applications, as on January 16 the quality assurance body Umalusi approved the result....

Does a matric exemption help SA with skills shortages?

Amid the current euphoria of finishing matric with distinction for many, the stigma of those who scraped through with a 30% pass in one or two subjects remains a blight....

Bleak future awaits Class of 2022

Except for a select few, perhaps, tens of thousands, the majority of the class of 2022 is facing a bleak future. At least half of those from the class of 2022....

Diversity, inclusivity still a headache for private schooling

Cape Town - Private schools have recently been under the spotlight for various reasons, not all positive. But the golden thread is a stony silence and a business....

Nega’s Ethiopian lessons for Motshekga

Cape Town - Once known for its devastating famine, Ethiopia is bucking the trend in its quest to stamp out cheating during the final exams for Grade 12 pupils....