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South Africa: DA Welcomes Proposed New School Subjects, Calls for Clarity On Implementation
The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the introduction of 13 new school subjects for learners as a step in the right direction. We now call on Angie Motshekga, Minister of Basic Education, to provide clarity on the implementation of this policy as it should be done with caution, especially under the current budgetary constraints.
South Africa: DA Calls On Speaker to Investigate ANC's Disregard for Women's Parliament
The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on the Speaker of the National Assembly, Thandi Modise, to investigate the ANC's complete disregard for the rules of Parliament during the annual Women's Parliament today. During today's sitting some ANC members present in the National Assembly were dressed in their party regalia.
South Africa: Department of Basic Education in Denial Over School Drop-Out Rate
The methods used by the Department of Basic Education to calculate the school drop-out rate are simply wrong. The actual figures are far worse than they are made out to be. The actual drop-out rate is always a hot topic when the results of the matric exams come out every year. This is to be expected, especially when it remains an ongoing issue.
OPINIONISTA: Department of Basic Education in denial over school drop-out rate
The methods used by the Department of Basic Education to calculate the school drop-out rate are simply wrong. The actual figures are far worse than they are made out to be. The actual drop-out rate is always a hot topic when the results of the matric exams come out every year. This is to be expected, especially when it remains an ongoing issue.
South Africa: Department of Basic Education's Pit Toilet Plan Likely to Be More of the Same
analysis By Nomsa MarchesiAt last! A plan from the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, to eradicate pit toilets at schools is forthcoming. This should be cause for celebration but, unfortunately, it will be met with trepidation. The first sign of trouble came with the initial results of the "rapid audit" presented to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Appropriations Committee in May.
Department of Basic Education’s pit toilet plan likely to be more of the same
Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga briefs reporters on national curriculum changes during a news conference at the Education Department in Pretoria, Thursday, 29 October 2009. Picture: Werner Beukes/SAPA At last! A plan from the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, to eradicate pit toilets at schools is forthcoming. This should be cause for celebration but, unfortunately, it will be met with trepidation.
Curiouser and curiouser: SADTU’s submission to the Essential Services Committee
The hearings which form part of the Essential Services Committee investigation into essential services in basic education wrap up this week. In five cities, the panel has been treated to classic political theatrics by the South African Democratic Teachers Union. The Essential Services Committee (ESC) is empowered by the Labour Relations Act (LRA) to declare a service (or part of it) as essential.
Time for SADTU to speak honestly about school safety
The reaction of the South African Democratic Teachers Union’s (Sadtu) to the Essential Services Committee announcement that it will investigate essential services in education was entirely predictable. The DA made a request to the Essential Services Committee to investigate the issue out of concern for school safety, specifically suggesting that a minimum standard of safety must be maintained through the presence of responsible adults during school hours.
South Africa: Too Many Learners Forced to Suffer the Effects of the Lack of Scholar Transport
press release By Nomsa MarchesiToday, DA Shadow Deputy Minister of Basic Education, Nomsa Marchesi MP, and DA Leader in the Free State Provincial Legislature, Roy Jankielsohn MPL, walked with learners from Bohlokong Township in Bethlehem to Arran Primary School to raise awareness about the lack of scholar transport in the area.
Africa: ANCWL President Bathabile Dlamini Chooses Zuma Over the Women of South Africa
Photo: GCIS President Jacob Zuma arrives at Parliament (file photo). press release By Nomsa MarchesiANC Women's League President, Bathabile Dlamini, has once again chosen to abandon her mandate to "improving the lot of women nationally", opting instead to protect and salvage President Zuma's deteriorating reputation amidst the Guptagate saga. This follows Dlamini's decision to side with President Zuma over Vytjie Mentor regarding the allegations of unwelcomed sexual advances he made against her.
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