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Compulsory grade R faces budget constraints and unplaced learners as 2026 academic year begins
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) ...
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.
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Treasury’s decision not to allocate extra funding imperils compulsory Grade R roll-out
While the Bela Act makes Grade R attendance compulsory, the National Treasury’s refusal to allocate additional funding leaves provinces struggling to deliver on the promise of universal early ...
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