Articles about Department of Basic Education

Digital lab to enhance teaching, learning at Soweto school

Ministers Siviwe Gwarube and Solly Malatsi unite with private sector partners to hand over a refurbished digital lab at Phefeni Secondary School.

New computer lab opens at Stanger Training Centre

MTN SA hands over a computer lab to Stanger Training Centre as part of its Universal Service Obligations Schools Project.

Govt departments unite to enhance maths, science education

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and Department of Basic Education will collaborate to improve pass rates.

SA schools urgently need connectivity

Poor connectivity and not poor ability is holding South African learners back, says CEO and founder of Ilitha Telecommunications Vuyani Jarana.

Spotlight on matric class maths, science passes

The 2025 National Senior Certificate report shows mixed bag for mathematics and physical science pass rates, as uptake of the subjects crucial to the STEM skills pool remains a challenge

SA’s matric IT learners passing but not mastering subjects

Matric IT subject pass rates remain high, yet low distinction rates reveal learners lack the advanced problem-solving skills needed for SA's digital economy.

Digital registration, online learning anchor UJ’s 2026 academic year

The University of Johannesburg lauds its online learning platform that’s attracted more than 20 000 learners since making its debut last May.

AI is the new weapon for matric exam cheats

The Department of Basic Education vows to improve security after another set of matric papers are leaked.

Education dept to defy InfoReg as court date looms

Department of Basic Education to publish matric results next week, despite the Information Regulator’s enforcement order amid court battle over privacy concerns.

InfoReg sticks to guns against publishing of matric results

The Information Regulator has vowed to continue its efforts to block the publication of the 2025 matric results in the media.

DBE to defend bid to block matric results publication

Just ahead of the release of matric results, the Information Regulator is going back to court to stop their publication in the media.

Regulator ‘disappointed’ by judgement over matric results publication

The Pretoria High Court sets aside the Information Regulator’s enforcement action against the Department of Basic Education over matric results publication.