basic education employment initiative

A programme that created more than one million job opportunities has reached the conclusion of its forth phase. While there is no official decision on whether the programme will continue in the future, the education department is urging youth not to apply for placement.

It's all systems go for the upcoming final matric exams. The body responsible for the quality assurance of exams has given its green light for the administration all all end-of-year examinations. 
 

Movement has now been seen in the progress of the BELA bill. While many have supported the Bill, it has also caused some concerns for others.

Teachers play a critical role in shaping the country’s future as they educate the country’s next generation. However, a looming teacher shortage and declining working conditions could be diluting the noble profession. 
 

For public schools, there's just over three weeks left until the 2023 final National Senior Certificate exams and for private schools, less than two weeks. Is the department and schools ready?

Parents in Limpopo have a few days left to submit an admission application on behalf of their child for the 2024 school year. The Education Department has revealed when admission applications will close and what parents need to do before this. 

A recent storm across the Western Cape has prohibited schools from operating as normal. The province's MEC has delivered a plan highlighting the next steps, going forward. 

Parliament's portfolio committee on basic education has adopted the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill. The Bill will now be referred to the National Assembly for further debate and consideration.

There are a number of issues that plague the South African school system, most notably the problems surrounding poor infrastructure and increasing instances of violence in schools. Safety in schools is a priority, and members of the Equal Education (EE) organization are on a mission, "seeking sanctuary in Western Cape schools."

As Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to table the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement on 1 November, South Africa's education sector braces for potential budget cuts that could further strain an already struggling system.