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A staggering 57% of South African children in the Early Childhood Development (ECD) phase of their education are not on track for cognitive and/or physical development.

There has been a growing appeal for the integration of sports into the educational curriculum in South Africa. Advocates argue that this move would not only promote physical fitness but it’s also integral for development in the country.

Following months of stakeholder and public feedback meetings on the coming Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill, the Department of Basic Education has opted to remove a few clauses from the proposed bill.

The Gauteng Department of Education received a staggering 700 000 admission applications through its online admissions system. The department is currently in the process of placing learners for next year.

Parents and guardians in Gauteng are finally able to see which schools their children will be attending in the 2024 school year. The education department commenced with issuing school placement offers this week. 

Parents and caregivers who submitted 2024 school applications in Gauteng can now expect to receive school placement offers for their children. The provincial education department announced that it will begin issuing school placement offers this week. 

Public participation in the legislative process seeks to allow stakeholders to make sure that they can influence decisions made by the government that ultimately impact their lives. It is therefore important that all stakeholder inputs are considered when it comes to the education of South Africa's next generation.

Parents and Guardians in the Free State have just days left to submit school admission applications on behalf of their children. The provincial education department is working to ensure all learners are placed in a school ahead of the 2024 academic year. 
 

The recent escalation of teen suicide deaths and suicide attempts has raised serious concerns around the emotional wellbeing of school learners in South Africa. This has highlighted the need to prevent future tragedies and to foster a culture of support.

The Gauteng Education Department recently closed their application period for grade 1 and 8 learner admissions for the 2024 school year. During the application period, more than 750 000 applications were received.