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The “White Paper 3: A Programme for the Transformation of higher education” was a report documenting South Africa's transition from Apartheid and minority rule to a democracy. The White Paper notes higher education as playing a “critical role in the social, cultural and economic development of modern societies”. [ 5]
The nine provinces of South Africa also have their own education departments that are responsible for implementing the policies of the national department and dealing with local issues. In 2010, the basic education system comprised 12,644,208 learners, 30,586 schools, and 439,394 teachers. [7]
South African Education and Environment Project. South African Education and Environment Project is a non-profit organisation serving children and youth through educational support at every level of academic development. The organisation helps young people who are neglected by South Africa's education system. [ 1] [ 2]
An Act to constitute the Union of South Africa. 9 Edw. 7. c. The South Africa Act 1909 ( 9 Edw. 7. c. 9) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that created the Union of South Africa out of the former Cape, Natal, Orange River, and Transvaal colonies. [1] The Act also allowed for potential admission of Rhodesia into the Union, a ...
The Extension of University Education Act, Act 45 of 1959, formed part of the apartheid system of racial segregation in South Africa. This act made it a criminal offense for a non-white student to register at a formerly open university without the written permission of the Minister of Internal Affairs. [ 1]
Equal Education (EE) is a democratic movement of learners, post-school youth, parents and community members striving for quality and equality in the South African education system through activism and research. [1] Equal Education aims to build understanding of the education system, while drawing attention to problems faced by schools and their ...
For example, in South Africa, where the colonial education and political system switched from Dutch to British in 1806, the increase in numeracy has been rapid since the early 19th century. The reliance on local resources and languages in education as well as missionary largely being run by Africans seem to have had a positive impact.
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) is one of the departments of the South African government.It oversees primary and secondary education in South Africa.It was created in 2009 after the election of President Jacob Zuma, when the former Department of Education was divided into the Department of Basic Education and the Department of Higher Education and Training.