The political head of the department is the Minister of Basic Education; as of May 2009 this is Angie Motshekga. The department is headquartered in Sol Plaatje House, named after the author Sol Plaatje, in Pretoria. This South African ministry has been heavily criticized, especially during the 2012 textbook crisis.
In the 2010 national budget, the department received an appropriation of 6,166.2 million rand, and had 730 employees.
Basic education refers to the whole range of educational activities taking place in various settings (formal, non formal and informal), that aim to meet basic learning needs. According to the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED), basic education comprises primary education (first stage of basic education) and lower secondary education (second stage). In countries (developing countries in particular), Basic Education often includes also pre-primary education and/or adult literacy programs.
Universal basic education is regarded as a priority for developing countries and is the focus of the Education For All movement led by UNESCO. It is also included in the Millennium Development Goals as Goal number 2: Achieve Universal Primary Education by 2015.
An extensive number of studies have proven its benefits on public health (lower spread of HIV/AIDS, better vaccination, prevention and medication of disease, better nutrition, lower maternal, infant and child mortality,...), demography (longer life expectancy, accelerated demographic transition through better birth control,...) and economy (increase of purchase power, increased productivity in traditional sectors, increased demand on service sectors,...). Other benefits, although more difficult to measure, include impact on democracy, human rights, governance and political stability through increasing understanding of non-violent ways to solve problems and mutual understanding between groups in conflict.
Department of Basic Education on Read to Lead campaign
The Department of Basic Education is concerned about the growing literacy crisis in the country. Many South African children are struggling to read properly. According to a Progress in International Reading Literacy Study, about 81% of Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning. Basic Education Director-General, Mathanzima Mweli, and a team of experts met the principals and education officials in Mbombela, Mpumalanga to look at the issue.
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published: 01 Aug 2023
Dept of Basic Education defends matric results release date
The Department of Basic Education has defended its decision to move away from the practice of releasing matric results in the first week of January. It says this allows quality assurance body Umalusi time to ensure that the final results are of the required quality and are credible.
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published: 16 Jan 2024
Basic Education in South Africa | Around 160,000 pupils didn't return
About 158,000 learners in seven provinces did not return to public schools this year. Basic Education national spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga unpacked these numbers with eNCA's Dan Moyane. Courtesy of #DStv403
published: 28 Feb 2022
Is the Department of Basic Education ready for 2021?
Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga said the department was prepared for the new academic year. Motshekga spoke at a press briefing on 17 December 2020, where she also announced almost 300,000 job opportunities in schools.
published: 17 Dec 2020
Department of Basic Education drops rural teachers' incentive policy, citing lack of funds
The Basic Education Department has decided to withdraw its decade-long teachers' incentive policy. It was created to motivate teachers to work in rural areas for a monetary incentive. Minister Angie Motshekga explains this decision. #Newzroom405
Tune into Newzroom Afrika, DSTV channel 405, for more details.
published: 20 May 2022
The Department of Basic Education to introduce new occupational and vocational subjects
The Department of Basic Education says it has developed twenty-six new subjects in the occupational stream, and twelve subjects in the vocational stream to be introduced in high schools from grades 10 to 12 in 2025. The Department says this is to help learners with an interest and talent in technical and vocational subjects that are currently not available in the National Curriculum. According to the department, learners' opportunities to enter the job market and participate in the economy will improve. Some of the suggested subjects are Office Administration, design, art and hairdressing. Joining us for this conversation is Strategy Director at Yellowwood, Ntombizamasala Hlophe.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
published: 28 Sep 2022
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published: 04 Jan 2021
Department of Basic Education anticipates an increase in dropout rates: Roné McFarlane
The Department of Basic Education is anticipating an increase in dropout rates due to extended school closures this year. It made a presentation in parliament this week and raised concerns over thousands of learners who had not yet returned to school especially in KwaZulu-Natal. The department says around 38 000 grade 7 learners and 18 000 matriculates in that province could quit. However, experts say these figures seem vague rather than concrete projections. To discuss this further, we're now joined by Roné McFarlane, who is the Co-Head of Research at Equal Education, welcome. The Department was invited to be part of this discussion but didn't confirm their attendance.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews, #Coronavirus, #COVID19, #COVID-19News on Social Media.
published: 04 Sep 2020
The department of basic education says eradicating pit latrines remains priority
The family of a five-year-old pupil who died after he fell into a pit toilet at a Limpopo school in 2014 is hopeful that an online application that has been created in his honour will help prevent more deaths. Civil society organisations Section 27 and the Centre for Child Law have established The Michael Komape Sanitation Progress Monitor. The App will track progress made by the Limpopo Education Department's bid to eradicate pit toilets at schools.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
The Department of Basic Education is concerned about the growing literacy crisis in the country. Many South African children are struggling to read properly. Ac...
The Department of Basic Education is concerned about the growing literacy crisis in the country. Many South African children are struggling to read properly. According to a Progress in International Reading Literacy Study, about 81% of Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning. Basic Education Director-General, Mathanzima Mweli, and a team of experts met the principals and education officials in Mbombela, Mpumalanga to look at the issue.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
The Department of Basic Education is concerned about the growing literacy crisis in the country. Many South African children are struggling to read properly. According to a Progress in International Reading Literacy Study, about 81% of Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning. Basic Education Director-General, Mathanzima Mweli, and a team of experts met the principals and education officials in Mbombela, Mpumalanga to look at the issue.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
The Department of Basic Education has defended its decision to move away from the practice of releasing matric results in the first week of January. It says thi...
The Department of Basic Education has defended its decision to move away from the practice of releasing matric results in the first week of January. It says this allows quality assurance body Umalusi time to ensure that the final results are of the required quality and are credible.
READ MORE: http://tinyurl.com/566shvcn
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
The Department of Basic Education has defended its decision to move away from the practice of releasing matric results in the first week of January. It says this allows quality assurance body Umalusi time to ensure that the final results are of the required quality and are credible.
READ MORE: http://tinyurl.com/566shvcn
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
About 158,000 learners in seven provinces did not return to public schools this year. Basic Education national spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga unpacked these numbe...
About 158,000 learners in seven provinces did not return to public schools this year. Basic Education national spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga unpacked these numbers with eNCA's Dan Moyane. Courtesy of #DStv403
About 158,000 learners in seven provinces did not return to public schools this year. Basic Education national spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga unpacked these numbers with eNCA's Dan Moyane. Courtesy of #DStv403
Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga said the department was prepared for the new academic year. Motshekga spoke at a press briefing on 17 December 2020,...
Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga said the department was prepared for the new academic year. Motshekga spoke at a press briefing on 17 December 2020, where she also announced almost 300,000 job opportunities in schools.
Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga said the department was prepared for the new academic year. Motshekga spoke at a press briefing on 17 December 2020, where she also announced almost 300,000 job opportunities in schools.
The Basic Education Department has decided to withdraw its decade-long teachers' incentive policy. It was created to motivate teachers to work in rural areas fo...
The Basic Education Department has decided to withdraw its decade-long teachers' incentive policy. It was created to motivate teachers to work in rural areas for a monetary incentive. Minister Angie Motshekga explains this decision. #Newzroom405
Tune into Newzroom Afrika, DSTV channel 405, for more details.
The Basic Education Department has decided to withdraw its decade-long teachers' incentive policy. It was created to motivate teachers to work in rural areas for a monetary incentive. Minister Angie Motshekga explains this decision. #Newzroom405
Tune into Newzroom Afrika, DSTV channel 405, for more details.
The Department of Basic Education says it has developed twenty-six new subjects in the occupational stream, and twelve subjects in the vocational stream to be i...
The Department of Basic Education says it has developed twenty-six new subjects in the occupational stream, and twelve subjects in the vocational stream to be introduced in high schools from grades 10 to 12 in 2025. The Department says this is to help learners with an interest and talent in technical and vocational subjects that are currently not available in the National Curriculum. According to the department, learners' opportunities to enter the job market and participate in the economy will improve. Some of the suggested subjects are Office Administration, design, art and hairdressing. Joining us for this conversation is Strategy Director at Yellowwood, Ntombizamasala Hlophe.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
The Department of Basic Education says it has developed twenty-six new subjects in the occupational stream, and twelve subjects in the vocational stream to be introduced in high schools from grades 10 to 12 in 2025. The Department says this is to help learners with an interest and talent in technical and vocational subjects that are currently not available in the National Curriculum. According to the department, learners' opportunities to enter the job market and participate in the economy will improve. Some of the suggested subjects are Office Administration, design, art and hairdressing. Joining us for this conversation is Strategy Director at Yellowwood, Ntombizamasala Hlophe.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
The Department of Basic Education is anticipating an increase in dropout rates due to extended school closures this year. It made a presentation in parliament t...
The Department of Basic Education is anticipating an increase in dropout rates due to extended school closures this year. It made a presentation in parliament this week and raised concerns over thousands of learners who had not yet returned to school especially in KwaZulu-Natal. The department says around 38 000 grade 7 learners and 18 000 matriculates in that province could quit. However, experts say these figures seem vague rather than concrete projections. To discuss this further, we're now joined by Roné McFarlane, who is the Co-Head of Research at Equal Education, welcome. The Department was invited to be part of this discussion but didn't confirm their attendance.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews, #Coronavirus, #COVID19, #COVID-19News on Social Media.
The Department of Basic Education is anticipating an increase in dropout rates due to extended school closures this year. It made a presentation in parliament this week and raised concerns over thousands of learners who had not yet returned to school especially in KwaZulu-Natal. The department says around 38 000 grade 7 learners and 18 000 matriculates in that province could quit. However, experts say these figures seem vague rather than concrete projections. To discuss this further, we're now joined by Roné McFarlane, who is the Co-Head of Research at Equal Education, welcome. The Department was invited to be part of this discussion but didn't confirm their attendance.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews, #Coronavirus, #COVID19, #COVID-19News on Social Media.
The family of a five-year-old pupil who died after he fell into a pit toilet at a Limpopo school in 2014 is hopeful that an online application that has been cre...
The family of a five-year-old pupil who died after he fell into a pit toilet at a Limpopo school in 2014 is hopeful that an online application that has been created in his honour will help prevent more deaths. Civil society organisations Section 27 and the Centre for Child Law have established The Michael Komape Sanitation Progress Monitor. The App will track progress made by the Limpopo Education Department's bid to eradicate pit toilets at schools.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
The family of a five-year-old pupil who died after he fell into a pit toilet at a Limpopo school in 2014 is hopeful that an online application that has been created in his honour will help prevent more deaths. Civil society organisations Section 27 and the Centre for Child Law have established The Michael Komape Sanitation Progress Monitor. The App will track progress made by the Limpopo Education Department's bid to eradicate pit toilets at schools.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
The Department of Basic Education is concerned about the growing literacy crisis in the country. Many South African children are struggling to read properly. According to a Progress in International Reading Literacy Study, about 81% of Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning. Basic Education Director-General, Mathanzima Mweli, and a team of experts met the principals and education officials in Mbombela, Mpumalanga to look at the issue.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
The Department of Basic Education has defended its decision to move away from the practice of releasing matric results in the first week of January. It says this allows quality assurance body Umalusi time to ensure that the final results are of the required quality and are credible.
READ MORE: http://tinyurl.com/566shvcn
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
About 158,000 learners in seven provinces did not return to public schools this year. Basic Education national spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga unpacked these numbers with eNCA's Dan Moyane. Courtesy of #DStv403
Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga said the department was prepared for the new academic year. Motshekga spoke at a press briefing on 17 December 2020, where she also announced almost 300,000 job opportunities in schools.
The Basic Education Department has decided to withdraw its decade-long teachers' incentive policy. It was created to motivate teachers to work in rural areas for a monetary incentive. Minister Angie Motshekga explains this decision. #Newzroom405
Tune into Newzroom Afrika, DSTV channel 405, for more details.
The Department of Basic Education says it has developed twenty-six new subjects in the occupational stream, and twelve subjects in the vocational stream to be introduced in high schools from grades 10 to 12 in 2025. The Department says this is to help learners with an interest and talent in technical and vocational subjects that are currently not available in the National Curriculum. According to the department, learners' opportunities to enter the job market and participate in the economy will improve. Some of the suggested subjects are Office Administration, design, art and hairdressing. Joining us for this conversation is Strategy Director at Yellowwood, Ntombizamasala Hlophe.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
The Department of Basic Education is anticipating an increase in dropout rates due to extended school closures this year. It made a presentation in parliament this week and raised concerns over thousands of learners who had not yet returned to school especially in KwaZulu-Natal. The department says around 38 000 grade 7 learners and 18 000 matriculates in that province could quit. However, experts say these figures seem vague rather than concrete projections. To discuss this further, we're now joined by Roné McFarlane, who is the Co-Head of Research at Equal Education, welcome. The Department was invited to be part of this discussion but didn't confirm their attendance.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews, #Coronavirus, #COVID19, #COVID-19News on Social Media.
The family of a five-year-old pupil who died after he fell into a pit toilet at a Limpopo school in 2014 is hopeful that an online application that has been created in his honour will help prevent more deaths. Civil society organisations Section 27 and the Centre for Child Law have established The Michael Komape Sanitation Progress Monitor. The App will track progress made by the Limpopo Education Department's bid to eradicate pit toilets at schools.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
The political head of the department is the Minister of Basic Education; as of May 2009 this is Angie Motshekga. The department is headquartered in Sol Plaatje House, named after the author Sol Plaatje, in Pretoria. This South African ministry has been heavily criticized, especially during the 2012 textbook crisis.
In the 2010 national budget, the department received an appropriation of 6,166.2 million rand, and had 730 employees.
THE Department of BasicEducation has recovered more than R22 million over-payment made to one of the implementing agencies during the 2022/23 financial year ... “The Department of Basic Education (DBE) ...
In response to these trends, the Department of BasicEducation and I will embark on an urgent strategic reorientation of the system towards strengthening foundational learning ... Department of Basic ...
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