The 2023 school year has officially begun for schools located in inland provinces. However, it has not been an entirely smooth sailing process for some provincial departments as some learners are yet to be placed. Schools in inland provinces are now open for 2023, these include the Free State, Gauteng, North West, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga. […]
The 2022 Matric Exam Timetable has been released. This time of year can be both incredibly exciting and stressful, as your last year of schooling draws to a close. There’s only one last hurdle standing in your way—final exams. With matric exams looming ahead, it’s time to focus and study hard if you want to […]
The Department of Basic Education in the Eastern Cape has launched a project that will see learners write their exams in isiXhosa. Although the project has been welcomed by experts, there are minor issues that have been brought to the surface regarding its practicality. Exams in the mother tongue are being tested by the Eastern […]
The Covid-19 pandemic heavily disrupted schooling operations and learners have not been getting enough examination practice. As a result, a provincial education department will be launching a campaign to get learners back on track. In an attempt to reverse the learning losses caused by the pandemic, the Western Cape Department of Education (WCED) announced that schools across […]
One of things South Africa has always been criticized for is the rising school dropout rates. Many believe that the reason behind the country’s high figures is that the education system is subjecting learners to teaching methods and subjects that have set them up for failure. In an attempt to address the high dropout rate […]
Parents and guardians of learners in KwaZulu-Natal have been urged to secure spaces for their children at schools for the 2023 academic year, as the deadline for 2023 admissions draws near. The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education opened the 2023 learner admission process on 1 March 2022 and has now urged parents and guardians who have […]
Grade 12 learners around the country are gearing up for the final examinations of their schooling. However, their preparation for the crucial examinations could be negatively impacted by the current energy crisis. The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) says they are extremely disappointed that Grade 12 learners will have to contend with rolling blackouts during […]