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Nearly 30 years since we became a democracy and the majority of SA’s learners are not learning to read, write or add. Our schools are in crisis.

Ann Bernstein says none of task team’s recommendations to address corruption in basic education sector has been implemented

The Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) is disappointed by the dismissive comments made by national basic education spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga published in your newspaper (‘Department slams report on SA education system’, The Sowetan 29 March 2023).

As the ANC looks to woo minority voters back as supporters, many South Africans continue to look for other political vehicles.

Organisation says pockets of excellence cannot compensate for more than 80% of schools that are dysfunctional

The Department of Basic Education has failed to take on the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union and tackle corruption and capture in South Africa’s education system. Both elements need to be addressed for reform to take place. This is according to a report by the Centre for Development and...

South Africa needs system-wide education reform to change the quality of teaching and learning and will require changes which include the appointment of a new basic education minister. This was put forth in a new series of reports on SA’s education system, released by the Centre for Development...

86 Organizations Reiterate Call for an Independent Investigation Rwandan authorities must allow an independent, impartial and effective investigation i

An independent investigation into the death of Rwandan journalist John Williams Ntwali must conducted following a questionable trial.

Coalition Of Civil Society Organisations have condemned the irregularities and violence experienced in several states during Saturday's general elections. It added that infractions experienced during the conduct of the elections must be thoroughly investigated and people found responsible for them should be prosecuted. The coalition however added that despite the challenges, the elections were not beyond saving. Therefore, it condemned “rash” calls by political parties and others for th...