DBE stresses importance of mother-tongue education
Africa-Press - South-Africa. The Basic Education Department has joined the global community in celebrating International Mother Language Day by stressing the importance of mother-tongue...
Price of school uniforms increased in January, says Stats SA
Africa-Press - South-Africa. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said that parents had to dig a little deeper into their pockets in January to cover...
Ramaphosa Highlights Ongoing Education Challenges Despite Progress
Africa-Press - South-Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa said despite the significant progress made to improve education over the last three decades, huge challenges remain.
Writing in...
GDE appoints lawyers to probe death of Grade R learner
Africa-Press - South-Africa. The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has assured the family of a Grade R learner who died after being injured at...
Student Union Advocates for Eliminating Application Fees
Africa-Press - South-Africa. The South African Union of Students (SAUS) has called on universities to do away with application fees.
The union, which represents student...
Oxford English Dictionary Adds South African Nigerian Words
Africa-Press - South-Africa. The Oxford English Dictionary has expanded its lexicon with more than 20 new words from South Africa, Nigeria, and Ghana in...
SADAG Urges Parents to Stay Positive for Matric Results
Africa-Press - South-Africa. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is advising parents to interact normally with their children as they await the...
2026 South African School Calendar Overview
Africa-Press - South-Africa. The Department of Basic Education has published the 2026 school calendar, with all learners returning to public schools on Wednesday, 14...
SA Teens Shine in Bali at Global Science Olympiad
Africa-Press - South-Africa. Four South African teenagers have claimed top honours at the World Innovative Science Project (WISP) Olympiad in Bali, Indonesia.
The international expo,...
High Court greenlights publication of matric exam results
Africa-Press - South-Africa. AfriForum has welcomed a ruling by the North Gauteng High Court that allows for the continued publication of matric results, stating...