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department of basic education past exam papers grade 11

3 Types Of School Fee Exemptions

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With learners back at school, parents may be worried about paying fees. Applying for a school fee exemption can lighten the financial load. 

Fight Against High Dropout Rate Continues

The Zero Dropout Campaign has been trying to tackle the school dropout rate. Around 40% of learners dropout of school before reaching matric. 

Register To Rewrite Your Matric Exams

Learners can now register to write the May/June Senior Certificate (SC) and National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.

Minister To Announce Matric Results Today

Angie Motshekga

The wait is nearly over for matric learners, as Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga will be announcing the matric results today. 

Umalusi Approves Release Of Matric Results

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Umalusi has given the Department of Basic Education the go ahead to release the matric results. 

Learners Return To School

Today is the first day back at school for many learners, following the postponement of the reopening of schools. 

Many Learners Still Not Placed In Schools

As schools reopen on Monday, some learners remain without placements. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said the department continues to struggle finding schools with enough space for learners. 

2021 School Calendar Released

With the new year now in progress, the Department of Basic Education has released the official school calendar for 2021. 

COSAS Threatens To Continue Private School Shutdown

The Congress of South African Students (COSAS) has threatened to shutdown private schools. This comes as the reopening of public schools was postponed by the Department of Basic Education.

Natu Concerned About 2021 School Curriculum

Schools are expected to open on the 27th of January, but there are fears that the Department of Basic Education has not done enough to prepare schools.  

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NSFAS Grants Extension For New Student Registrations
Monday, March 8, 2021 - 1:38pm - Simbongile Makanda
Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande

Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande hosted a media briefing on Monday to talk about funding decisions for 2021. 

The Minister said he understands the pressure that students and institutions are under, as funding decisions for 2021 have not yet been finalised. 

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NSFAS Funding Secured For Returning Students
Monday, March 8, 2021 - 1:35pm - Simbongile Makanda

Minister of Higher Education, Blade Nzimande has confirmed that all returning students will continue to be funded this year. 

The Minister said these students would need to meet the academic requirements in order to qualify for continued funding.  

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Government Plans To Speed Up Vaccine Rollout
Monday, March 8, 2021 - 12:07pm - Simbongile Makanda
Johnson&Johnson vaccines arriving in SA

Government hopes that the vaccination programme will move at a faster pace, as more vaccines are expected to arrive this month. 

According to Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, 500 000 more Johnson&Johnson vaccine doses are expected to arrive in March. 

Three million more Johnson&Johnson vaccine doses will arrive between April and June.

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NSFAS Clears Fake Confusion About R350 Grant
Monday, March 8, 2021 - 10:59am - Simbongile Makanda
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NSFAS has addressed social media backlash, following a tweet that was sent out about the R350 grant.

The tweet reads "NSFAS recipients do not qualify for the R350 Social Grant Relief Fund". 

This caused outrage on social media, and NSFAS has now stepped forward to clarify.

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Putting Women At The Heart Of Diverse, Inclusive Workplaces
Friday, March 5, 2021 - 3:21pm - Mondelez International

There are many quotes about the strength, power and potential of women, but perhaps one of the best comes from one of our own African leaders. Former President of Malawi Joyce Banda said, “The seeds of success in every nation on Earth are best planted in women and children”.

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