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2026 Budget: Live Streaming Details and What to Expect
Calculating, planning, budgeting — as the 2026 Budget approaches, many are keeping a close eye on their finances. Picture Credit: Business Report By Aisha Zardad South Africa – Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will present the 2026 Budget at 14h00 on Wednesday, 25 February, amid expectations of a stable and largely upbeat fiscal outlook. South Africans…
Turning the Tide: Mother-Tongue Education Grows Across SA Schools
No child should struggle under the weight of language barriers. The expansion of bilingual education is helping learners build strong foundations in the language they understand best. Picture Credit: YPLEngage By Aisha Zardad South Africa – As South Africa marks International Mother Language Day, the Department of Basic Education says it has made steady progress…
Literacy Alarm: Just 3 in 10 Foundation Phase Pupils Meet Reading Standard
New research reveals most Grade 1 to 3 pupils in South Africa are struggling with basic reading skills, raising concerns about long-term educational outcomes. Picture Credit: Child Magazine By Aisha Zardad South Africa – Fewer than one in three Grade 1 to 3 pupils in South Africa read at the required level in their home…
Extra Day Off? SA Could Get Bonus Public Holiday in 2026
South Africans could receive an extra public holiday in 2026 if President Cyril Ramaphosa declares the upcoming local government election day a national holiday. Picture Credit: GGA By Aisha Zardad South Africa – South Africans could be in line for an additional public holiday in 2026 — but it all depends on whether President Cyril…