Intentar ORO - Gratis
of leading SA's basic education?
Daily Maverick
|January 16, 2026
Gwarube and her department are responsible for policy development, monitoring, the NSC examinations and the National School Nutrition Programme, while provinces are responsible for hiring teachers, building schools and day-to-day implementation.
-
Top national achiever Abigail Kok at the official release of the 2025 National Senior Certificate examination results in Johannesburg on 12 January as Basic Education Minister Sivive Gwarube (left) and her deputy, Reginah Mhaule, look on.
(Photo: Luba Lesolle/Gallo Images)
In September 2024, Gwarube requested a meeting between the minister of finance, all nine MECs for finance and their education counterparts to find ways to alleviate the pressures facing the education sector.
Sadtu weighs in
Sadtu spokesperson Nomsa Cembi offered a candid assessment of the evolving relationship with Gwarube, whose appointment it initially fiercely opposed.
Esta historia es de la edición January 16, 2026 de Daily Maverick.
Suscríbete a Magzter GOLD para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9000 revistas y periódicos.
¿Ya eres suscriptor? Iniciar sesión
MÁS HISTORIAS DE Daily Maverick
Daily Maverick
There is no retirement age for clinical wisdom of doctors
South Africa needs shared stewardship between the government and the growing cohort of retired clinical managers and doctors who can offer their accumulated wisdom and experience
3 mins
January 16, 2026
Daily Maverick
Trump spurs on Iran protesters
The US president tells Iranians that 'help is on its way', without clarifying.
3 mins
January 16, 2026
Daily Maverick
Gauteng's matrics beat the odds with commitment and support
Structured interventions throughout the school year went a long way to produce results. By Lerato Mutsila
3 mins
January 16, 2026
Daily Maverick
Thriving urban farm defies a city that's rotting into ruin
Amid ghastly municipal failure, dignity and purpose can still be cultivated. By Leah Marais
3 mins
January 16, 2026
Daily Maverick
Kiss of the Spider Woman defies these contradictory times
This movie about trans identity could not have been made in any previous era, and though the Golden Globes snubbed it, it's simply fantastic. By Angelo C Louw
3 mins
January 16, 2026
Daily Maverick
Human-focused gadgets steal spotlight at CES
This year's Consumer Electronics Show highlighted a clear trend: devices designed for real people outshone Al-powered innovations. By Lindsey Schutters
1 mins
January 16, 2026
Daily Maverick
Considering offshore investment amid rand and JSE performance
The rand has improved against the US dollar over the past year.
2 mins
January 16, 2026
Daily Maverick
A New Year, a fresh start
The New Year brings a renewed sense of excitement and possibility.
2 mins
January 16, 2026
Daily Maverick
Brooks Koepka returns to PGA, delivering a blow to LIV Golf's ambitions
The defection from Liv Golf by the top-ranked winner of multiple majors marks a serious setback for the breakaway Saudi Arabia-backed tour. By Craig Ray
4 mins
January 16, 2026
Daily Maverick
the power of this city's stories
The bells of Notre Dame.
3 mins
January 16, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size