The Department of Basic Education reiterates that zero-rated online resources are available to support learning at home.

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic unmasks the defects in South Africa’s digital economy, which could be turned into opportunities if tackled now.

The MultiChoice Group supports two youth-focused initiatives, to provide employment opportunities for 500 South African youths.

The online resources gateway gathers and maps SA’s educational programmes currently available on television, radio and online.

Africa Teen Geeks, in partnership with the Department of Basic Education, kick-starts its STEM Lockdown Digital School across social media platforms today.

The ICT and education departments join forces to minimise disruption to the education system during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Phase two of Cell C’s cyber safety programme will equip 80 high schools with online safety awareness education.

The education department stalls on coding and robotics curriculum, planning to kick-start the pilot only at the beginning of the second term.

The governing ANC puts skills development on its list of priorities, to equip youth with skills for the changing world.

Virtual intelligence educational platform Ms Zora will be introduced in 70% of SA’s 24 000 government schools by 2023.

The education department targets 1 000 schools to pilot its coding and robotics curriculum, as it looks to equip learners with the necessary skills to thrive in a digital society.

The improvement of learner performance in government schools with digital tools, as opposed to those that function without these smart devices, is called into question.