This is how much money teachers get paid in South Africa in 2026
The Department of Basic Education has gazetted the official changes to the salary tables for teachers in South Africa for 2026.
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2025 Matric Exams | Department of Basic Education (DBE) | National Senior Certificate (NSC) | NSC exam results | Siviwe Gwarube | Trending
South Africa’s official matric pass rate is 88%
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube announced the results during a briefing on Monday, 12 January 2026.
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2025 Matric Exams | Basic Education Department | data breach | data leaks | Department of Basic Education (DBE) | Security
Matric exam breach in South Africa
The Department of Basic Education has revealed that an examination breach was detected during the marking process for the 2025 National Senior Certificate exams.
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Department of Basic Education (DBE) | Independent Examination Board (IEB) | Security | South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute (SACAI) | Umalusi
Warning to people using online schools in South Africa
Warnings from education standards regulator Umalusi about online schools in South Africa have come into stark relief following reports on scams costing pupils years of their lives.