Education

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South Africa's education system is facing a severe financial crisis, with budget cuts threatening the quality of teaching and learning nationwide. Minister Siviwe Gwarube has raised alarm over the growing budget shortfalls, which could significantly reduce teacher posts and essential resources, jeopardizing the future of millions of learners.

Thousands of teachers could soon be out of work due to budget cuts. The Minister of Basic Education has begun stakeholder engagements to assess the full impact of these budget reductions.

The BELA Bill aims to enhance school governance, promote fairness in policies, and safeguard students' constitutional right to education. However, the education minister is opposed the signing of the bill in its current form. 

The Education Departments initiatives to combat school-based gender-based violence (GBV) are crucial for creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. By addressing GBV, the DBE aims to promote gender equality, protect the rights of learners, and foster a positive school culture.

As South African classrooms continue to diversify more than ever before, the need for personalised learning journeys is crucial to ensure each student reaches their full potential – and education experts maintain that the adoption of adaptive learning, rather than a traditional one-size-fits-all approach to teaching, is increasingly becoming a non-negotiable.

There are thousands of children will start their educational journey in 2025. Here's when Western Cape Grade R applications will open. 

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Newly-appointed Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has addressed some of the concerns stakeholders have regarding the the future of BELA Bill. Gwarube's political party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has maintained strong opposition to the bill. 

As the new school year approaches, the Limpopo Department of Education (LDoE) is preparing to manage the 2025 admissions process for learners. The department is committed to ensuring that every learner in the province is placed in a school.

Thousands of learners in the Western Cape will start Grade 1 and Grade 8 in 2025. The provincial education department is now releasing placement offers for these learners. 

A recent ruling by the Western Cape High Court compels the Western Cape Education Department to place all students who applied to schools. This is a significant development for learners who have missed months in the classroom. 

Despite controversy, the BELA Bill passed the National Assembly. Education Minister Angie Motshekga outlined the potential changes for schools if the President approves the bill.
 

School applications are closed in the Western Cape. However, parents who require placement for their children are encouraged to follow these steps. 

Parents in Eastern Cape are encouraged to submit their school applications for the 2025 school year. Applications are now open and will close in June. 

The Northern Cape education department is accepting applications for Grades R, 1, and 8 for the 2025 school year. Apply online before the fast approaching deadline. 

Applications for the 2025 school year are now open across the country, including at North West schools. Parents in the province are encouraged to submit their admission applications. 
 

The Free State Department of Education has announced that 2025 school admission applications are open. This is in preparation for a smooth start to the 2025 school year.

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education wants to ensure a smooth start for the 2025 school year and have opened their 2025 school admission applications. Here's all you need to know. 

Do you want to go to university? Registering for the National Benchmark Test may be your next step. NBT registrations for 2024 are now open.