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Welcome to the launch of @EdDeskSA
a new virtual newsroom focused on education journalism, accountability and change in South Africa’s schools.
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JOHANNESBURG: An NGO behind Africa’s first space exploration mission wants to involve schools, giving learners hands-on exposure to science and engineering amid mounting concerns about low participation in Mathematics and Physical Sciences.
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“Little Tumi” was the focal point of a workshop at the Bana Pele (“Children First”) Leadership Summit in Sandton this week, where participants collaborated on a narrative envisioning an ideal childhood for South Africa’s children.
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The money will support interventions for pregnant women and young children, but questions remain about how it will be spent and which communities will benefit.
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Speaking on the sidelines of an event in Cape Town, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube shared her expectations for education ahead of Wednesday afternoon's Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement.
Watch her response to EdDesk reporter Velani Ludidi.
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Billions in unresolved irregular expenditure, unverifiable ECD data, hundreds of teacher misconduct complaints, and weaknesses in school infrastructure oversight are among the Basic Education.
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Classes at Kuyasa Primary School in Khayelitsha were suspended towards the end of last term after sewage seeped through the premises.
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Godongwana’s moment: Strong Foundations or out-of-reach promises?
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A study that followed the same group of children from the start of Grade R to the end of Grade 3 in public primary schools in Cape Town found that large gaps existed in literacy between children at poorer schools
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CAPE TOWN: Nearly 22,000 Western Cape learners were affected by a one-day school transport strike over rising fuel costs.
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A one-day school bus operator strike on Tuesday over soaring fuel prices has left thousands of Western Cape learners facing an uncertain route to school.
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CAPE TOWN: The Eastern Cape began ordering Grade 1 to 3 learning materials from the new R1.6 billion Foundation Phase National Catalogue this week, while the Western Cape is holding off until procurement concerns are resolved.
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Top teacher urges daily reading to fight illiteracy
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Mpho Mosala
Letlotlo Primary School, Free State
Best Teacher
As we celebrate World Teachers’ Day (5 October), EdDesk caught up with the 2026 National Teacher of the Year, Mpho Mosala of Letlotlo Primary School in Free State.#WorldTeachersDay #NationalTeacherOfTheYear #EdDesk
Danielle Sherilyn Bosch
Koos Sadie Primary School, Western Cape
Excellence in Grade R Teaching
Danielle Sherilyn Bosch of Koos Sadie Primary School in the Western Cape received national recognition for Excellence in Grade R Teaching at the 2026 National Teaching Awards.
Mosimanegape Webster Moepi
North West
*Excellence in Primary School Leadership*
After more than 32 years in education, Mosimanegape Webster Moepi of the North West is showing no signs of slowing down.
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“Oscars” of teaching are underway in Benoni, where the 26th National Teaching Awards are celebrating educators making a difference in classrooms across SA. The awards mark the start of Teacher Appreciation Month.
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CAPE TOWN: Five months after being suspended, provinces have been given the all-clear to order Grade 1 to 3 materials for 2027 from the new Foundation Phase school catalogue. But what exactly has been approved? Read the full story on our website.
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