Public school students across South Africa will have three weeks to rest before the third term begins in July 2025.

The Department of Basic Education has gazetted the confirmed school calendar for 2024, adding to the calendar for 2023 – published earlier this year. New school calendar for South Africa cuts ...

South Africa’s school calendar could have a radical new look if the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) proposed changes to the 2024 academic year get the green light.

A viral article and subsequent post claiming that South Africa’s Department of Basic Education has “revamped” the 2025 school calendar is false. The department has confirmed the post is fake and urged ...

2025 school calendar: IEB schools IEB schools in South Africa may follow different calendars. While many align with the public school schedule, others adhere to specific association calendars or ...

As the second school term nears its end, learners and teachers are preparing for winter break. Here's what to know about the school calendar.

The Department of Basic Education has published proposed changes to the National Policy for Determining School Calendars for Public Schools in South Africa for public comment.

South Africa’s Constitution promotes freedom of religion, and while the national school calendar follows a secular structure, it also reflects the country’s Christian majority.