Basic Education warns of hoax bursary notice
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has distanced itself from a fake notice regarding applications for the department’s Funza Lushaka Programme, which made rounds on social media platforms recently.
More support pledged to schools
The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has committed to giving more support to schools in 2016, especially those situated in struggling districts.
Matric Second Chance Support Programme launched
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has launched the Matric Second Chance Support Programme to afford learners who failed to pass last year's exams another chance to obtain matric.
2015 matric class retains above 70% pass rate
Johannesburg- Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, has commended the matric class of 2015 for upholding the trend of producing results above a pass rate of 70%.
D-Day for matrics
The wait will finally be over for Grade 12 pupils who sat for the 2015 matric exams as Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga releases the 2015 National Senior Certificate (NSC) Examination Results, in Johannesburg, tomorrow.
New colleges on the cards
Government has begun process of establishing fifteen Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges across the country, says the Presidency.
R1.4 billion set aside for qualifying students
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has set aside a total of R1.4 billion to pay institutions upfront at the beginning of 2016 academic year.
Task team submits report on higher education funding
The Presidential Task Team, which was set up to investigate and make recommendations on the short-term student funding challenges at universities, has submitted its report to President Jacob Zuma.
Minister Motshekga checks on exam marking
Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga today visited one of the 121 National Senior Certificate (NSC) marking centres.
APPLICATIONS FOR YOUNG AFRICAN LEADERS INITIATIVE REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CENTRE SOUTHERN AFRICA!
Do you see yourself as a young leader who is defining Africa’s tomorrow? If so, please apply to be a YALI Regional Leadership Centre Southern Africa participant.