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Compulsory Grade R — all you need to know about the first year of formal schooling

Compulsory Grade R legislation in South Africa, effective from 2025, aims to enhance early education access. However, ...
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Compulsory Grade R means nothing without early intervention — we can’t build the house from the roof down

A recent Daily Maverick article (15 January 2026) on the stumbling blocks of compulsory Grade R highlights a painful truth: ...

Excitement and nerves as Grade R and Grade 1 learners begin school in Durban

Today marked a significant milestone for thousands of Grade R and Grade 1 learners in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, as they stepped ...

A new chapter begins: Western Cape's Grade R and Grade 1 learners embark on their school journey

Thousands of Grade R and Grade 1 learners in the Western Cape embark on their educational journey, filled with excitement and ...
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Grade R learner’s oversized uniform goes viral on TikTok

A Grade R learner goes viral on TikTok after wearing an oversized school uniform, sparking laughter and heartwarming comments ...
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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 ...