A positive pregnancy test has historically brought an abrupt end to a young girl’s high school career in South Africa — often leading to quiet expulsions, unbearable stigma and a permanent exit from ...

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has defended the integrity of its textbook catalogue development process, rejecting claims of impropriety and maintaining that its system is designed to ensure ...

SCAM ALERT: South Africa's education department warns against "teacher assistants phase 6" job scams on FacebookIN SHORT: South Africa's Department of Basic Education warns that social media posts ...

When the issues around the Department of Basic Education's new Foundational Phase textbook catalogue were unpacked in Parliament on Tuesday, it became clear how cutthroat the industry competition ...

The Department of Basic Education has shot down reports claiming schools will be closed next week due to two public holidays. The rumours have circulated on social media. On Facebook, numerous posts ...

It faces a R444-million shortfall in the current financial year. The DA say this has caused uncertainty and financial pressure for parents, who now face the possibility of hiked fees. It says the ...

A new investigation is complicating South Africa’s R1.6 billion textbook controversy as Parliament hears conflicting accounts ...

When the issues around the Department of Basic Education’s new Foundational Phase textbook catalogue were unpacked in ...