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Compulsory grade R — all you need to know about the first year of formal schooling
It’s been over a year since the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Act was signed into law, making Grade R compulsory for ...
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Compulsory grade R faces budget constraints and unplaced learners as 2026 academic year begins
As the 2026 school year kicks off, tight budgets and unplaced learners are key challenges facing provincial departments of education when it comes to the implementation of compulsory Grade R.
The Department of Basic Education will fund 7,000 Grade R practitioners to obtain teaching qualifications and become fully fledged educators.
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