Basic Education committee notes progress in placing all learners for academic year
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The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education today received a briefing from the Department of Basic Education (DBE) on the 2021 learner admissions report.
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) was also part of the briefing as it still had unplaced learners until about six weeks ago. According to the latest information available, the province had 109 unplaced learners earlier this month, but only due to the fact that parents not having confirmed taking up the spaces at schools that have been made available to them.
Multi-dimensional response needed to curb violence in schools
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The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on Wednesday said a multidimensional response is necessary to curb the worrying increase in the incidence of violence in the basic education sector.
The committee also highlighted the need for continuous initiatives to deal with the matter, rather than reactive intervention.
“We are of the firm view that violence and bullying within schools will not be defeated without the contribution of various role players, as well as a concerted societal commitment towards this goal.
“The Department of Basic Education alone is and will be incapable of resolving this societal problem,” said Bongiwe Mbinqo-Gigaba, the chairperson of the committee.
South Africa’s new school calendar could face legal challenges over a lack of holidays
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The Department of Basic Education has published its updated academic calendar for schools in South Africa for 2021, with the new dates already facing criticism over tight scheduling.
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Beeldreported that at least one teacher’s union is consulting legal experts due to the new calendar only offering 19 holiday days, while being extended by a number of weeks.
The amended calendar comes after the return of public schools was delayed by several weeks until 15 February, due to the impact of a second Covid-19 wave in the country.
Gauteng is ready to begin 2021 Academic Year
The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education is satisfied with the overall preparedness of the Gauteng Department of Education to begin the 2021 academic year. “The briefing we have received has assured us that schooling will commence in earnest come the 15th February. At the centre of commencement of the academic year is the need to ensure safety for both teachers and leaners. The department has… Read more on https://africa-newsroom.com/press/gauteng-is-ready-to-begin-2021-academic-year?lang=en
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Portfolio Committee on Basic Education satisfied with state of readiness of Gauteng schools
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The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education says it is satisfied with the state of readiness of Gauteng schools for the 2021 academic year, but concerned about the 3 283 pupils yet to be placed.
The committee visited schools in Gauteng on Monday, as part of national visits to check on the state of schools ahead of their reopening on 15 February. In the coming week, it will also be visiting schools in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape.