Among issues under the spotlight heading into the 2026 school year is the implementation of a compulsory Grade R year in the foundation phase, in line with the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) ...

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has announced the appointment of 500 Grade R teachers, aimed at improving early ...

A recent Daily Maverick article (15 January 2026) on the stumbling blocks of compulsory Grade R highlights a painful truth: policy is moving faster than implementation, and children are paying the ...

Almost 900 Eastern Cape grade R teachers will soon have permanent government jobs, pending adoption of the new budget later in November. The teachers, currently on annual contracts without benefits, ...

The integration of Grade R into the formal schooling system must be approached with caution, as the demands for specific qualifications among Grade R teachers have the potential to disrupt learning.

The GDE’s MEC, Matome Chiloane, says all grade R applicants need to apply when online admissions open on 24 July 2025. JOHANNESBURG - The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) is reminding parents ...

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has announced that a record-breaking 164 565 on-time applications were received for Grade R, 1, and 8 placements in the 2026 academic year. This figure ...