Do you have a teacher who has made a long lasting difference in your life? The minister of Basic Education, Ms Siviwe Gwarube is calling on learners from South Africa's primary schools to nominate a teacher who has gone above and beyond to support, inspire and uplift learners for the Minister's Special Award, #MyTeacher. The teacher should demonstrate perseverance, resilience, care and commitment in supporting learners, especially those facing difficulties that may affect their education and academic progress. Simply submit a short essay telling us why your teacher deserves to be honoured. Participation takes place through social and digital media platforms. Read the guidelines and terms and conditions here: education.gov.za/MinistersSp… #MyTeacher #MinistersSpecialAward #NTA #GovZAUpdates

Honoured & humbled to be profiled in @ITweb’s 100 Influential Women in Tech 2026. This isn’t a solo achievement as it is a reflection of a team that shows up, builds, and contributes to a better world every single day. Proud of us @SchoolNetSA

#AfricaDay, 25 May – commemorates the OAU's (now @_AfricanUnion) founding in 1963, and celebrates African solidarity and unity in diversity. 2026 theme: “63 Years of Unity, Integration and Development” #AfricaDay2026 #Agenda2063

𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 📚🍎 Today we celebrate the power of stories through our theme My Story, My Language, showing how storytelling can shape, inspire and uplift. Parents can download resources at wcedeportal.co.za. #WorldReadAloudDay

Teachers are invited to attend the Eskom Expo Johannesburg Educator Conference at the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre! This conference is designed to support both new and returning schools participating in the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists. Session 1: First-time participating schools and schools with less than two years’ experience in Expo Time: 08:00 – 11:00 Session 2: Returning schools Time: 11:30 – 13:30 Register here: exposcience.co.za/2026-eskom… #DiscoverEskomExpo #EducatorConference #TeacherDevelopment #STEMEducation #ScienceEducation #SciBono #ExpoWorkshops

#DBENews | Today, as South Africa joins the global community in commemorating the International Day of Education under the theme “The power of youth in co-creating education”, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) reaffirms education as a fundamental human right, a public good, and a cornerstone for social justice, economic development and national cohesion.

RT @UmalusiSA: Second Chance Programme | Learners who did not do well in the previous NSC exams have a chance to re-write and improve their…

Through the C-DELTA programme, SchoolNet South Africa (@SchoolNetSA), supported by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), has equipped thousands of educators, students, and trainers with digital leadership skills to strengthen teaching and learning in the digital age. With nearly 9,000 participants trained, strong gender inclusion, and nationally recognised accreditation, the initiative is expanding digital capacity and supporting more equitable, future-focused learning across the country. 📘 Read the full case study to learn about how the C-DELTA approach is transforming schools and skilling the next generation of digital leaders: hdl.handle.net/11599/5971

Ms Asiya Hendricks, Deputy Director for MST Curriculum Innovation and E-Learning at the DBE, delivered a presentation on Numeracy Implementation Insights and Curriculum Alignment. She highlighted ongoing challenges faced by learners in developing numeracy skills, noting that many continue to struggle with basic mathematical concepts. Ms Hendricks also emphasised the crucial role of teacher support and continuous curriculum updates, stating that improving the quality of education relies on empowering teachers with the tools and guidance needed to strengthen learners’ understanding. Following the presentations by Ms Hendrick, Ms Cheryl Weston and Mr Enoch Rabotapi from the DBE, led a discussion on Teacher Development, Professional Learning, and Support Structures. Mr Rabotapi emphasised the importance of strengthening professional support systems to empower teachers and enhance classroom effectiveness. Ms Weston addressed the challenges of teacher retention, noting that many educators leave the profession for better opportunities, including positions abroad. She further highlighted the uneven distribution of teachers across schools, suggesting that educators from overcrowded institutions could be redeployed to schools in need of qualified and relevant teaching staff, a step towards promoting equity and balance within the education system. #EducationZA #GovZAUpdates #PartnersInEducation

VACANCY: Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists and innovators? The Expo for Young Scientists (not Eskom) invites applications for the position of Provincial Coordinator in Limpopo. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to lead, grow, and strengthen science engagement activities across schools in the province. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding participation, supporting young researchers, and building valuable partnerships to advance STEM education. Details: exposcience.co.za/vacancy-pr… #DiscoverEskomExpo #Hiring #Vacancy #STEMI

Ms Kulula Manona highlighted the “Stories for Joy” collection, a set of 50 multilingual, locally developed, colourful, and inclusive books designed to promote linguistic diversity. The collection allows children to see themselves reflected in the stories and characters, sparking excitement and fostering a love for reading from an early age. Addressing a crucial gap in available resources, these books serve as a catalyst for emergent literacy in the formative years. “Stories for Joy” is available in multiple languages and can be freely downloaded online: ecdinfohub.org/stories-for-j… #EmergentLiteracy #EarlyLiteracy #EducationZA #GovZAUpdates #ECD

VACANCY: Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists and innovators? The Expo for Young Scientists (not Eskom) invites applications for the position of Provincial Coordinator in Limpopo. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to lead, grow, and strengthen science engagement activities across schools in the province. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding participation, supporting young researchers, and building valuable partnerships to advance STEM education. Details: exposcience.co.za/vacancy-pr… #DiscoverEskomExpo #Hiring #Vacancy #STEMI

People are buying more clothes, but wearing them less. This drives overproduction and waste. The simple fix: keep your clothes longer. The planet will thank you. UN Environment Programme shares 5 ways to reduce fashion waste: unep.org/news-and-stories/st… #SustainableFashion #CircularEconomy #ClimateAction #WasteReduction

Just launched: Face Sensing! 🚀 Meet the new Scratch extension that lets you control projects with your face! Give yourself a silly moustache, draw a picture with your nose, or catch virtual donuts with your mouth—the sky’s the limit. Try it out! scratch.mit.edu/projects/120…

On this #WorldTeachersDay2025 we remind teachers of the value they bring to the World. Without you, no profession is successful. Blessings always for your heart-work & your resilience. We appreciate your efforts to guide and support all our children! @SchoolNetSA @Omashani

Today’s the day! Join us as the Minister of Basic Education, @Siviwe Gwarube, launches the Thrive by Five Index 2024 - the largest survey of preschool child outcomes in South Africa. This national event marks the release of data that will help shape the future of early childhood development. 📅 Register now and tune in live - 10 am to 12:30: subscribepage.io/1XCWl5 The Thrive by Five Index 2024 is led by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and coordinated by @DataDrive2030, with the support of @FirstRand Foundation, @The LEGO Foundation, This Day, and Yellowwoods. #ThriveByFiveIndex #ECD #ChildOutcomes #DataForGood #WorldLiteracyDay #GovZAUpdates

The Department of Basic Education is taking part in the Digital and Remote Learning Dialogue organised by @The_NECT and hosted by @AngloAmericanZA. The dialogue aims to provide a platform for meaningful engagements and reflections on remote and digital learning related matters. #EdTech #EducationZA #PartnersInEducation #GovZAUpdates

📍Youth Day | 16 June 2025 Today we remember the bravery of the 1976 youth who stood up against injustice so future generations could have a voice and a choice. Their courage reminds us why Youth Day matters. This year’s theme, “Skills for the Changing World,” calls on all of us to support young people with the tools they need to shape their own futures. Here’s to honouring the past and investing in the promise of today’s youth. 🇿🇦 #YouthDay2025 #June16 #GovZAUpdates #Gearingupforgreatness #YouthMonth2025