Anna Machaka empowers children’s financial literacy

By GCIS Vuk’uzenzele 05-07-23 14:18

When it was time for story reading in her Grade 3 class Anna Machaka (24), always wondered if authors were real-life people who sit and write books That was when the dream of being an author of children’s books started. ALSO READ: Reading literacy: steps to address literacy crisis in South Africa “I always imagined children reading […]

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GDE extends THESE online admissions application deadlines

By Corné van Zyl 22-06-23 20:18

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has extended the closing date for the 2024 Online School Admissions application period for Grade 1 and Grade 8 to July 21. THE GDE EXTENDED THESE ONLINE SCHOOL ADMISSIONS APPLICATIONS DEADLINES According to the GDE’s Spokesperson, Steve Mabona, the application period was initially scheduled to close on July 14, […]

Is your child in home school? Here’s what you need to know

By Thabo Baloyi 21-06-23 10:54

Parents and other stakeholders in the basic education sector have expressed their concern over proposed changes to the current schooling system, which some say will have an adverse effect on homeschooling in South Africa. Corporal punishment still prevalent in SA schools and homes Dr Nandi and Thabo Bester BEATEN up by authorities – report WHAT […]

South Africa’s 10 year-olds are struggling to read – it can be fixed

Two thirds of SA children don’t own a book before primary

By Aphiwe Ngwenya 14-06-23 19:46

The recently launched National Reading Barometer by Nal’ibali, has painted a bleak picture of South African children’s literacy. A survey revealed that two-thirds of South African children below the age of 10 do not own a single children’s book. Over 4000 South Africans aged 16 and older were surveyed between late 2022 and early 2023. […]