Dr. Angie Motshekga – What’s Happening in South African Education?

If you follow South Africa’s schools, you’ve probably heard Dr. Angie Motshekga’s name a lot lately. As the Minister of Basic Education, she’s at the centre of everything from textbook roll‑outs to teacher training programmes. This tag page pulls together the most recent stories, interviews and analysis so you can see the big picture without hunting through multiple sites.

Policy moves you need to know

In the past month, Dr. Motshekga announced a new funding model for under‑resourced schools. The plan promises R2 billion over two years, aimed at upgrading labs, libraries and digital classrooms. Critics say the rollout is too slow, but the ministry argues that the phased approach will avoid money‑miss‑management. Real‑world impact shows up in schools that have already received new computers, boosting student engagement in maths and science.

Another hot topic is the curriculum overhaul for Grade 7. The updated syllabus introduces more local history and Afrikaans language modules, which some parents welcome as a way to preserve culture. Others worry about workload for teachers already stretched thin. Dr. Motshekga’s office has opened a feedback portal, promising to tweak the draft before it hits classrooms next term.

Public reaction and upcoming events

Teacher unions have staged several strikes this year, demanding better pay and safer school environments. Dr. Motshekga met with union leaders last week and pledged a review of the salary framework. While negotiations continue, schools are running on temporary staff, causing sporadic class cancellations. Parents on social media are voicing frustration, but many also applaud the minister’s willingness to sit down and discuss solutions.

Looking ahead, the minister will host a national education forum in Cape Town next month. The event will bring together principals, NGOs and business partners to brainstorm ways to boost literacy rates. If you’re a stakeholder, you can register for free – the website lists all the details under the “Events” section.

Beyond the headlines, Dr. Motshekga is pushing for a digital transformation across the public school system. A pilot program in the Western Cape now supplies tablets to 10 000 learners, with lessons delivered via an offline app that works without internet. Early reports suggest exam scores in participating schools have risen by 8 percent, a promising sign for scaling the project nationwide.

While the minister’s agenda is ambitious, implementation hurdles remain. Budget constraints, infrastructure gaps and occasional policy missteps are part of the reality on the ground. Still, each article tagged here gives you a snapshot of progress, setbacks and the people driving change.

Use this page as a one‑stop hub to stay up to date on Dr. Angie Motshekga’s initiatives. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, student or just curious about South Africa’s education landscape, the stories below will keep you informed and ready to join the conversation.