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It's all systems go for 2019 matric final exams, says Education Dept
The Department of Basic Education on Thursday said it was confident everything was in place for successful matric exams and the department was cautiously optimistic this would translate into an improved pass rate.
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Formalising grade 9 as point of exit to open new pathways: expert
The announcement meant that pupils were able to complete the grade and attain a general education certificate.
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Parly committee wants action against DBE spokesperson over 'sexist' tweets
Last week, Elijah Mhlanga tweeted sultry pictures of half-dressed men and women holding books while encouraging a culture of reading.
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MIA LINDEQUE: Why does she have to fight her battles silently?
Fighters come in different forms - the survivor, the warrior, the dragon lady, the academic, and so many others, writes Mia Lindeque.
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The new generation doesn’t have to prove anything - Motshekga
The basic education minister spoke to Eyewitness News in a wide-ranging interview ahead of the celebration of Women’s Day.
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BEHIND THE POLITICS PODCAST: Motshekga on fighting cancer, apartheid and more
As South Africans reflect on women’s contributions to society, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga opens up on beating cancer and bringing down the apartheid government.
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Ramaphosa: We need to improve schools to match fourth industrial revolution
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the country and its teachers needed to change the direction of secondary school education to develop relevant skills to match the fourth industrial revolution.
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No silver bullet will bring an end to school violence - Motshekga
The minister said the violence in some government schools was out of control, but emphasised that school safety remains the responsibility of provincial departments.
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Equal Education calls on Motshekga to improve infrastructure at schools
The pupils, affiliated to Equal Education, wanted to outline ways to improve schools to Minister Angie Motshekga.
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Motshekga: Schools shouldn't turn away migrant learners without proper documents
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has written to the African Diaspora Forum to re-assure the association after learners who don't have birth certificates were refused entry into schools, and others removed.
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2019 matric pupils urged to stay focused
Pupils collected their matric results from their schools following Education Minister Angie Motshekga’s pass rate announcement.
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[WATCH] Communities urged not to disrupt schooling during protests
Announcing the 2018 matric results, Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga urged communities to not disrupt schooling during service delivery protests as this affects the overall performances of students.
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Motshekga to announce matric 2018 pass rate on Thursday evening
The class of 2017 achieved a pass rate of 75.1%, up from 72.5% in 2016.
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Motshekga approves reappointment of task team to overhaul history curriculum
The department says this is to make the curriculum more Afrocentric and relevant to South African pupils.
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World Toilet Day: 'Motshekga must get rid of dangerous, unhygienic pit latrines'
Equal Education says the minister continues to refuse to deal with poor sanitation, especially in rural and township schools.
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Motshekga 'concerned' about sexual misconduct cases in schools
Minister Angie Motshekga says she has been assured by the South African Council of Educators that it's doing everything possible to prevent similar abuses of power.
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'There will still be nearly 4,000 schools with pit latrines by end of 2018'
Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga says a sanitation audit conducted in May and June revealed that 3,898 schools with pit latrines only will not be reached during this financial year.
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More videos of learner violence emerge
Angie Motshekga has announced she is going to urgently meet with her counterparts in the departments of police and social development.
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Motshekga wants urgent meeting with stakeholders over school violence
An Eastern Cape pupil was stabbed to death over a cellphone last week, while a pupil allegedly stabbed a teacher to death in the North West province.
