With Grade R now fully integrated into formal schooling, the Basic Education Department demands minimum NQF Level 6 ...

The Department of Education has implemented the BELA Act, integrating Grade R into the schooling system and require Grade R teachers to upgrade their qualifications.

Children who have experienced pre-primary education are more equipped with early numeracy and literary skills. A lack of pre-primary education prior to starting Grade 1 could put children at a ...

Since previous minister of basic education Angie Motshekga promulgated the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act (Bela Act) seven years ago, some organisations, political parties and individuals have ...