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) ...

Turffontein Primary School hosted a graduation ceremony for their Grade R learners on November 18 at the school hall. Parents filled the hall, phones held high in hopes of capturing glimpses of their ...

EXCITEMENT, nerves, and proud smiles filled classrooms across Durban, KwaZulu-Natal as thousands of Grade R and Grade 1 learners officially began their schooling journey for the 2026 academic year.

The implementation in South Africa of a compulsory Grade R year has the potential to boost access to quality education for thousands of children, allowing them to build strong foundations that will ...