Education

SOWETO, Gauteng- South Africa’s Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has issued a stern warning to members of Operation Dudula, cautioning that they will face the “full might of the law” if they disrupt public schools. The minister’s comments come after the organisation shifted its focus from health facilities to schools. For the past two […]

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is set to discontinue using Turnitin, a tool previously employed to detect plagiarism and generative AI use in student submissions, as it rolls out a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education framework. Turnitin’s analysis often produced false positives or negatives, prompting concerns about fairness and accuracy, according to UCT. […]

Province expands education capacity with new schools while grappling with R3.8 billion shortfall and placement backlog.

Zimbabwe’s civil servants are struggling as government fails to meet December payroll, intensifying concerns about public sector compensation amid economic challenges. Civil servants in Zimbabwe, including teachers, have not received their December salaries, marking the second consecutive month of payment delays by the government. The disruption affects thousands of public sector workers during the holiday […]

South Africa’s Basic Education Minister faces pressure over controversial education law implementation while asserting commitment to gradual rollout. Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube has affirmed her commitment to implementing the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Act, despite growing political tensions that reportedly threaten her cabinet position. “The Bela Act is going to be implemented […]

Democratic Alliance leader warns that firing Education Minister Gwarube over Bela Act stance would end coalition government.

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has officially announced a ban on the conduct of vacation schools during the April school holidays, affecting students in Grade 7, O’ Level, and A’ Level examination classes, as well as non-examination classes. This decision, articulated by the Ministry’s Secretary Moses Mhike, emphasizes the importance of the holiday […]

In an alarming development, the University of Fort Hare is embroiled in a scandal that undermines the core principles of academic integrity. Professor Emmanuel Olusola Adu, a pivotal figure in this controversy, faces accusations of neglecting his responsibilities by overlooking and inadequately addressing instances of plagiarism within the theses of nine postgraduate students under his […]

Senior government officials and members of the academia have applauded President Robert Mugabe for prioritising education at independence saying knowledge is the foundation for empowerment. Various speakers who spoke at Dr Mike Bimha’s (Minister of Industry and Commerce) colourful celebrations reiterated the importance of education. In an interview on the sidelines of the celebrations Dr […]

Government has recruited 2 300 teachers nationwide to enable full implementation of the new curriculum introduced early this year. Prior to the move, schools were facing implementation hiccups due to shortage of teachers. Following a request by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education for employment of additional qualified teachers, the Public Service Commission and […]