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Department of Basic Education

Bela Act makes Grade R compulsory, but where is the money?

Maverick Citizen

Bela Act makes Grade R compulsory, but where is the money?

by: Katherine Sutherland and Daniel Peter Al-Naddaf

Go figure — alarming number of SA schools no longer offer maths as a subject

Maverick Citizen, Maverick News, Nelson Mandela Bay

Go figure — alarming number of SA schools no longer offer maths as a subject

by: Takudzwa Pongweni

Reversing austerity: How Budget 3.0 can restore educational integrity and infrastructure in South Africa.

South Africa, Maverick Citizen

Reversing austerity: How Budget 3.0 can restore educational integrity and infrastructure in South Africa.

by: Mahfouz Raffee and Matshidiso Lencoasa

SA's top school principal from Paterson High is a 'relentless optimist' who ignites bright sparks

Maverick Citizen, Maverick News, Nelson Mandela Bay

SA's top school principal from Paterson High is a 'relentless optimist' who ignites bright sparks

by: Estelle Ellis

Education department needs R46bn for new classrooms and toilets at public schools

South Africa, Maverick Citizen, Maverick News

Education department needs R46bn for new classrooms and toilets at public schools

by: Siyabonga Goni

KZN emergency guidelines for schools aim to safeguard students against climate threats

South Africa, Maverick Citizen, Maverick News

KZN emergency guidelines for schools aim to safeguard students against climate threats

by: Takudzwa Pongweni

Northern Cape's education crisis demands urgent action to fix disheartening matric results

South Africa, Maverick Citizen, Op-eds

Northern Cape's education crisis demands urgent action to fix disheartening matric results

by: Nicky Roberts, Mhlanga Mbala and Refilwe Thobejane

Beyond urgent targets – safe, healthy school toilets need proper maintenance

Maverick Citizen, Op-eds

Beyond urgent targets – safe, healthy school toilets need proper maintenance

by: Mary Metcalfe

Families of children with disabilities struggle with limited educational options amid systemic failures

South Africa, Maverick News

Families of children with disabilities struggle with limited educational options amid systemic failures

by: Takudzwa Pongweni

Brazil's bold food policies highlight South Africa's missed opportunities in school nutrition reform.

Maverick Citizen, Maverick News

Brazil's bold food policies highlight South Africa's missed opportunities in school nutrition reform.

by: Adèle Sulcas

When desks become advertisements: Austerity’s price on South African classrooms

South Africa, Maverick News

When desks become advertisements: Austerity’s price on South African classrooms

by: Takudzwa Pongweni

Bold suggestions towards achieving equal education for all in South Africa

South Africa, Maverick Life, Maverick Citizen

Bold suggestions towards achieving equal education for all in South Africa

by: Mary G. Clasquin-Johnson