Department of Basic Education

ATM Criticises Eastern Cape Education Leaders Over Withheld Infrastructure Funds

PROBE: The African Transformation Movement (ATM) Member of Parliament, Vuyo Zungula, has submitted a formal complaint to Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka, requesting a full-scale probe into Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s alleged interference in criminal investigations and unlawful disbanding of the Political Killings Task Team. Photo: ATM

The African Transformation Movement has raised concern over continued failures in the Eastern Cape Department of Education following the decision by the National Department of Basic Education to withhold the fourth transfer of the Education Infrastructure Grant. The amount withheld is R529.8 million. According to the party, this is linked to the province’s failure to… Continue reading ATM Criticises Eastern Cape Education Leaders Over Withheld Infrastructure Funds

NotInMyName Condemns School Bullying Crisis, Calls for Urgent Action Across South Africa

ALARM: NotInMyName International (NIMNI) has sounded the alarm over a surge in violent bullying incidents across South African schools. Photo: NIMNI

Civil society movement NotInMyName International has sounded the alarm over a surge in violent bullying incidents across South African schools, saying the wave of abuse is leaving learners traumatised and pushing the education system into a state of moral collapse. The organisation released a powerful statement on Tuesday condemning the brutal culture of intimidation festering… Continue reading NotInMyName Condemns School Bullying Crisis, Calls for Urgent Action Across South Africa

Should South Africa Continue Publishing Matric Results in Newspapers?

MATRIC RESULTS DEBATE: South Africa has a long-standing tradition of publish matric results in newspapers. The writer says while the tradition of publishing of matric results symbolizes transparency and accountability, it takes the psychological toll on learners.

South Africa has a long-standing tradition of publish matric results in newspapers. In early January every year, many parents and their children wait anxiously for the publishing of matric results. Questions should be asked about the continued relevance of this tradition, even though it once symbolized transparency and accountability. We live in a time when… Continue reading Should South Africa Continue Publishing Matric Results in Newspapers?