Department of Basic Education.
department of the South African government
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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The Education Labour Relations Council managed the Teacher Laptop Initiative rollout in 2013.Some support1 report
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The Department of Basic Education in South Africa reviewed the country's school calendar annually on June 6, 2026.Some support3 reports
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The Department of Basic Education in Limpopo operates and is subject to parliamentary oversight.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
One to three months ago
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The Department of Basic Education and Western Cape Education Department are coordinating the implementation of NSNP across provinces.Some support1 report
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An investigation into education failures in Limpopo reveals issues dating back to 2012, including the appointment of a task team and funding issues.Some support2 reports
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Developing inclusive guidelines for South African schools regarding sexual orientation, gender identity, expression and sex characteristics.Some support1 report
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In 2016, Minister Naledi Pandor launched a construction initiative in the Eastern Cape, with schools utilizing mobile units donated by DST and Sasol.Some support1 report
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Multiple provinces across South Africa are reporting issues affecting schools, including high numbers of affected schools.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Around Department of Basic Education this week
News at the entities that move Department of Basic Education most-
South Africa StructuralMatthew Chaskalson has been appointed as the chief evidence leader in a national inquiry in South Africa.Moves Department of Basic Education
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National Treasury StructuralNational Treasury and North West are seeking the rollover of infrastructure grants.Moves Department of Basic Education
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parliament StructuralSharma raised concerns about financial crime in Fiji during a Parliament debate.Moves Department of Basic Education
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Angie Motshekga StructuralAngie Motshekga is commenting on the defense industry outlook while investigating the value of large exhibitions in South Africa.Moves Department of Basic Education
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Mpumalanga OperationalPA leader made promises and warned of severe thunderstorms during manifesto launch in Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal.Moves Department of Basic Education
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Northern Cape OperationalContests over election results occurred in the Eastern Cape and Northern Cape in 2019.Moves Department of Basic Education
Connections
The 21 strongest of 24, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Siviwe Gwarube Structural
Siviwe Gwarube serves as the Minister, providing leadership and direction to the Department of Basic Education.
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South Africa Structural
The Department of Basic Education is the mandated governmental body executing national education policy and infrastructure within South Africa.
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National Treasury Structural
The National Treasury provides mandated funding and budgetary allocations to the Department of Basic Education for its operational functions.
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parliament Structural
The Department of Basic Education is formally accountable to and reports to the Parliament through legislative oversight.
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Western Cape Education Department Structural
The Department of Basic Education coordinates the implementation of the NSNP program within the Western Cape Education Department.
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Gauteng Department of Education Structural
The provincial department operates under the national department, evidenced by the provincial department being identified as the actual debtor.
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Angie Motshekga Structural
Angie Motshekga functions as a key leader whose actions drive the policy and program implementation of the Department of Basic Education.
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Mpumalanga Operational
Mpumalanga's conditions are observed to directly affect schools managed by the Department of Basic Education.
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Education Labour Relations Council Operational
The two bodies are jointly responsible for managing the rollout of the Teacher Laptop Initiative.
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Sasol Transactional
A joint donation of a mobile unit was made by the Department of Basic Education and Sasol to schools.
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Western Cape Structural
The Western Cape receives a large share of education investment grants from the Department of Basic Education.
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Khumbudzo Ntshavheni Structural
The department implements national strategies for children's welfare under the influence of the person.
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Northern Cape Operational
Northern Cape's conditions directly affect the number of schools impacted by the Department of Basic Education.
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Makhi Feni Operational
Makhi Feni provides critical oversight regarding the operational failures of the Department of Basic Education.
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KwaZulu-Natal Shared context
The operational focus of the affected schools of the Department of Basic Education is geographically located within KwaZulu-Natal, accounting for 40.9% of the affected population.
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Jacob Zuma Structural
The relationship involves the oversight of education targets and quality control by the department under the political context of Jacob Zuma.
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Limpopo Shared context
The Department of Basic Education operates within the geographical and jurisdictional boundaries of the Limpopo province.
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Eastern Cape Shared context
Eastern Cape serves as the operational and geographical context for the activities of the Department of Basic Education.
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Polokwane Shared context
A committee associated with the Department of Basic Education visited schools located in Polokwane.
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Pretoria Shared context
The Department of Basic Education maintains its head office in the Tshwane metro area of Pretoria.
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Joy Maimela Mentioned together
No direct relationship between Joy Maimela and the Department of Basic Education was observed in the provided evidence.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
4 events- The Department of Basic Education and Western Cape Education Department are coordinating the implementation of NSNP across provinces.
- An investigation into education failures in Limpopo reveals issues dating back to 2012, including the appointment of a task team and funding issues.
- Developing inclusive guidelines for South African schools regarding sexual orientation, gender identity, expression and sex characteristics.
- In 2016, Minister Naledi Pandor launched a construction initiative in the Eastern Cape, with schools utilizing mobile units donated by DST and Sasol.
July 2026
1 eventShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
3 events- Siviwe Gwarube has been appointed as the Minister of Basic Education.
- The Department of Basic Education in South Africa reviewed the country's school calendar annually on June 6, 2026.
- Multiple provinces across South Africa are reporting issues affecting schools, including high numbers of affected schools.