Schools
No need for children to remain at home, says Gauteng Education MEC Lesufi
Gauteng has recorded an 18% school dropout rate this year with the highest impact in grade R.
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There is no crisis at schools, says Basic Education Department
Eight grades were welcomed back into the academic programme yesterday after a precautionary break last month to deal with a surge in coronavirus cases.
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Schools ready to receive pupils on Monday
With the school year expected to conclude on 15 December due to a trimmed down curriculum, the race to revive the academic calendar is in motion.
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UK govt health advisers say missing school is greater risk to kids than COVID
The rare joint statement from the top health advisers to the governments of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland represents a boost for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who has said getting children back to school is a national priority.
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Gr 7s return to school, NASGB wants clarity on teachers with comorbidities
There is renewed anxiety in the sector as thousands of pupils are expected back at school on Tuesday.
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DBE calls on Gauteng communities to protect schools amid threats
The department has announced that more than 80 schools in Gauteng have had to stave off attempts to have them closed.
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DBE revises school calendar again
Manuel says Naptosa says it gives schools time to focus on reading, maths, and language this year.
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Basic Education Dept releases amended school calendar for 2020
Last month, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a four-week break for schools, to ensure that they were prepared for the return of more grades in August.
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SAHRC: COVID-19 has brought sharp focus on children’s right to education
While many are strongly opposed to children returning to the classroom, the commission supports Unicef’s position that children should return to school as soon as possible.
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WCED: Phasing in of grades R, 6 & 11 has been hassle-free
The three grades joined grade 7s and matrics, while remaining grades will be phased in over the next few weeks.
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Pupils will not be deregistered if they don't return to school - Panyaza Lesufi
Education MEC says the province has introduced measures for parents who aren't comfortable in sending their kids back to school.
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Motshekga: Support on offer for parents who're keeping children at home
About 2.5 million grade R, 6 and 11 pupils will return to school this morning after four months of being home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Nearly 2.5 million pupils to return to school today after 4 months away
Grades R, 6 and 11 pupils will be joining the grade 7s and matrics.
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Belhar parents, teachers continue fight against the reopening of schools
Pickets have been taking place outside schools throughout the province this week as parents and teachers call for schools to be closed at least until the COVID-19 peak was over.
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Concerns raised as DBE sends grades R, 6 & 11 pupils back to school
The department has come under fire after deciding to re-open schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19: Natu and SAHRC to conduct survey on teachers' concerns
Grades 1, 2, 3, 6, 10 and 11 will be able to return to classes from Monday.
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291 EC schools affected by COVID-19, premier requests SANDF's assistance
Premier Oscar Mabuyane has painted a grim picture of the disease's effects, saying 200 of these schools remain closed while 91 have been reopened.
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13 people arrested in Mpumalanga for forcefully removing pupils from schools
A councillor in the Mmametlhake District is among those nabbed.
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Over 500 WC school staff members & 100 learners test positive for COVID-19
These numbers continue to grow week by week while calls by teachers, governing bodies, unions and parents for schools to remain closed are also escalating.
