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Velani Ludidi

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Cape Town
As seen in: News24, MSN South Africa, Flipboard, The Lead (Podcast), Business Report, Cape Argus, Independent Online, Personal Finance, Saturday Star, Weekend Argus, Sunday Times and
Covers:  Politics, crime, transport, service delivery, education, general news and social issues
Intatheli Yodumo | Senior Reporter @ Education Desk | Investigative Journalism | MA Student, Stellenbosch Univer | Politics, Governance & Public Accountability

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Velani Ludidi’s Biography

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Multimedia journalist based in Cape Town. I cover politics, education, service delivery and general news.

Velani Ludidi’s Journalist Portfolio

Articles by Velani Ludidi

Articles by Velani Ludidi

GroundUp publishes original public interest news. We mainly cover education, health, sanitation, immigration …

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IOL | News that Connects South Africans

IOL | News that Connects South Africans

Stories by me covered for Independent Media

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The Daily Voice - Ons Skrik Vir Niks!

The Daily Voice - Ons Skrik Vir Niks!

Stories covered for the Daily Voice newspaper

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DailySun

DailySun

Stories covered for DailySun

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8 Tragically Killed in Explosion at South African Munitions Depot

8 Tragically Killed in Explosion at South African Munitions Depot

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - At least eight people were killed in an explosion at a South African munitions depot…

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Foundation Phase textbook delays threaten SA’s literacy push

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By Velani Ludidi Verified, Mandisa Makgaka
| Daily Maverick Verified
GROUNDUP South Africa’s Foundation Phase textbook rollout remains frozen over procurement concerns, leaving schools facing the prospect of relying on a 15-year-old catalogue despite the country’s urgent literacy crisis. The delay could widen existing inequalities and undermine efforts to introduce research-based materials, particularly in schools already struggling with shortages. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube addresses the media at the Cape Town Press Club on Monday, 15 September 2026.
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Textbook saga may delay plans to improve child literacy

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By Velani Ludidi Verified, Mandisa Makgaka
| GroundUp Verified
Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube at the Cape Town Press Club on 14 September 2026. Photo: Velani Ludidi South African public schools may have to rely on a 15-year-old Foundation Phase textbook catalogue next year, as the rollout of new materials remains frozen. The new catalogue for grades 1 to 3 includes maths, home language, first additional language and life skills.
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South Africa: Two Years Into Her Tenure, Gwarube Faces a R140-Billion School Infrastructure Crisis

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By Velani Ludidi Verified
| AllAfrica
Learners are moving from rural to urban areas South African schools face an infrastructure backlog of R140-billion, according to Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube. In some rural areas schools are closing down because families are moving to cities. In urban areas many schools face pressures on classroom space.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

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How is social media changing news?

Social media gets the news first and the media has to follow

Awards

Young Bold and Black award

2019 - Black excellence in journalism

Socialite and presenter Vuyo Joboda founded the Young Bold and Black award. The awards recognise young people who are excelling in their respective fields of work.