Breach discovered in 2025 matric final examinations

South Africa’s Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has confirmed a leak of exam papers for...

DBE confirms major shake-up to South Africa’s school calendar

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has officially proposed policy changes that would permanently...

Sex offenders in schools: How government botched a crucial learner safety project

Words: Daneel Knoetze and Adriaan Caruyvels / GroundUp More than a year after the government’s deadline to...

Matric results set for media release after court victory

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) is moving forward with plans to release the...

Study reveals alarmingly low reading and numeracy levels among SA pupils

A recent national study by the Department of Basic Education has uncovered concerning levels...

Department of Basic Education to add new subject in SA schools

The Department of Basic Education gazetted changes to its National Policy pertaining to the...

Western Cape school takes top honours in SARB’s MPC Schools Challenge

A team of four Grade 12 Economics and Accounting learners at Western Cape’s Paarl...

ACDP & FF+ react to DBE’s proposed genderless school toilets

The national Department of Basic Education (DBE) is considering a set of proposed gender...