Grade R News Today

Tholimfundo Primary is surrounded by veld, resulting in a problem with snakes

Gelvandale resident Humaira Brood’s journey as an educator might not have followed the traditional route, but despite a longer journey she is grateful she took the time to realise her dream.

In a historic achievement, the Eastern Cape matric class of 2023 has soared to new heights, increasing the provincial pass rate by 4.1 percentage points from 77.3% in 2022 to 81.4% last year.

The comrades need a big one, because they want to eat it and have it, writes Patrick Bulger.

With a passion for teaching and sharing the wonderful worlds created in children’s storybooks, sisters Tegan Hoole and Taniell Stuart have put their skills together to establish Pretty Pages.

Basic education minister Angie Motshekga has advised parents to buy children books instead of toys after concerns that eight out of 10 grade 4 pupils cannot read for comprehension.

South Africa needs more teacher graduates who have been trained to teach reading in the African languages

The controversial Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill has sparked a debate among MPs over the use of virtual platforms for public hearings.

Layani Mkansi thought he would have the world at his feet one day after bagging five distinctions in the matric exams in 2021. But the 20-year-old, who would have qualified for medicine or engineering at university cannot enroll because he does not have an identity document.

Parents who are not taking their children to school could face jail time of up to 12 months if the department of education has its way.