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Students Call For More Universities For South Africa
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Students Call For More Universities For South Africa

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) student command urged the government to establish more tertiary institutions. The organization believes that it will allow students with a matric bachelor’s pass to gain access to tertiary education. One of South Africa’s political parties’ student command requested for the government to establish more universities. The student command made the request as […]

Schools Still Battling With Overcrowded Classrooms
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Schools Still Battling With Overcrowded Classrooms

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme is confident that all deserving students who applied for funding will receive the comprehensive bursary. This is on condition that students meet the qualification requirements for the bursary. Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande revealed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) will be able to fund all qualifying students […]

Homophobia In Schools Results In Death Of Queer Learners
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Homophobia In Schools Results In Death Of Queer Learners

Despite the progressive legislation that allows for the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community to be protected, homophobia still persists, especially in schools. This affects the mental health and livelihood of queer learners. On paper, South Africa is incredibly progressive when it comes to protecting the rights of the queer community. In May 1996, South Africa […]

UCT Academic Staff Ready To Take Strike Action
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UCT Academic Staff Ready To Take Strike Action

As tertiary institutions across the country prepare to reopen soon, academic staff at the University of Cape Town are preparing to embark on strike action for the first time in the institution’s history. The institution’s academic staff is preparing to down tools this week over an ongoing wage increase dispute with UCT management. In a […]

What Government Has Planned For The 2023 Academic Year
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What Government Has Planned For The 2023 Academic Year

Over the next few weeks, thousands of students will enroll in institutions of higher learning as the 2023 academic year gets underway. The minister of higher education is confident that the sector is ready for the administration of the 2023 academic year. The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) wants to ensure that all […]

Social Grant Beneficiaries Achieve 87% Matric Pass Rate
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Social Grant Beneficiaries Achieve 87% Matric Pass Rate

Social grant beneficiaries who were part of the 2022 matric cohort have shown an impressive increase in performance in all provinces. This comes amid difficult circumstances, including the Covid-19 pandemic and rolling power cuts. The Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu has congratulated all the social grant beneficiaries who sat for the 2022 matric final exams. […]

Corporal Punishment Still Happening At Schools After Ban
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Union Calls For Increased Funding For Education

One of South Africa’s largest trade unions believes that the matric pass rate achieved by public schools as opposed to private schools reflects the inequality in the education system. They are calling for increased funding to improve education in the public sector. The matric class of 2022 achieved an 80,1% pass rate in the National […]

Applications For Matric Remark And Recheck Now Open
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2022 Applications For Matric Remark And Recheck Now Open

The Matric Class of 2022 received their results recently. While some learners did extremely well, others may not have been happy with their results. Those hoping to apply for a remark on their examination scripts may do so now because the window is officially open. Must Read:  How to Apply for 2022 Matric Results Remark/Recheck On […]

Education Minister Announces 2022 Matric Results With 80.1% Pass Rate
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Education Minister Announces 2022 Matric Results With 80.1% Pass Rate

After weeks and weeks of waiting, the day has finally come for matric results for 2022 to be announced and released. The evening of Thursday, 19 January 2023, sees the Minister of the Department of Basic Education (DBE), Angie Motshekga, announce the 2022 matric results for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams. The national Matric […]

NSC Supplementary Examinations June 2023
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NSC Supplementary Examinations June 2023

In this article, you will see a guide on how to apply to NSC Supplementary Examinations which is coming up in June 2023. The National Senior Certificate (NSC) Supplementary examinations are a fantastic way to pass your exams and receive your Matric certificate without having to repeat your full Matric year. What qualifies you to […]