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The Department of Basic Education is inviting nominations for individuals to serve on the Sixth Umalusi Council. This opportunity allows the public to propose qualified candidates for this national education quality assurance body.
- Who it is for:
- qualified individuals, educational institutions, professional associations
- How to act on it:
- Submit nomination forms or recommendations to the Department of Basic Education via the official website
The Department of Basic Education has released a draft bill amending basic education laws. Stakeholders are invited to review the draft and submit their views on its objects.
- Who it is for:
- legal professionals, education experts, civil society organisations, SGBs
- How to act on it:
- Download the draft bill and memorandum from the DBE website and submit comments via the call for comments portal
The Department of Basic Education is seeking input on a draft policy introducing a new General Education Certificate, which may serve as an alternative qualification pathway for learners.
- Who it is for:
- education policymakers, curriculum experts, higher education institutions, and learners
- How to act on it:
- Access the DBE Call for Comments page, find the draft GEC policy, download it, and submit feedback through the designated submission process.
Stakeholders can provide feedback on the proposed academic calendar for the 2023 school year, including term dates and holiday schedules.
- Who it is for:
- parents, teachers, school administrators, and education departments
- How to act on it:
- Visit the DBE Call for Comments page, locate the 2023 calendar proposal, download the document, and submit comments via the official submission method.
The Department of Basic Education is inviting feedback on proposed updates to infrastructure standards for public schools, including classroom size, facilities, and safety requirements.
- Who it is for:
- school builders, infrastructure contractors, education planners, and provincial departments
- How to act on it:
- Go to the DBE Call for Comments page, locate the notice on amendments to infrastructure norms, download the document, and submit comments via the official submission route.
The Department of Basic Education is seeking input on proposed regulations that define the minimum physical and operational capacity standards for ordinary public schools.
- Who it is for:
- school planners, infrastructure managers, provincial education departments, and public interest groups
- How to act on it:
- Access the DBE Call for Comments page, locate the 2025 Regulations on Uniform Norms and Standards, download the document, and submit feedback via the official channel.
The Department of Basic Education is inviting public and stakeholder feedback on the proposed 2028 school calendar for public schools. This includes input on term dates, holidays, and academic scheduling across South Africa.
- Who it is for:
- stakeholder bodies, members of the public, public school educators, parents, and school administrators
- How to act on it:
- Visit the Department of Basic Education's Call for Comments webpage, locate the 2028 school calendar proposal, download the document, and submit written comments via the official submission method.
Stakeholders are invited to comment on the proposed regulations governing how learners are admitted into public schools, including criteria, processes, and equity considerations.
- Who it is for:
- parents, guardians, school principals, education officials, and community representatives
- How to act on it:
- Visit the DBE Call for Comments page, find the entry for the Admission of Learners to Public Schools Regulations, download the document, and submit comments as per the instructions.
The Department of Basic Education is seeking public input on draft regulations that aim to guide how schools manage cases of learner pregnancy, ensuring support, continuity of education, and protection from discrimination.
- Who it is for:
- stakeholder bodies, members of the public, educators, school leaders, and child protection advocates
- How to act on it:
- Go to the DBE Call for Comments page, find the 2026 Draft Regulations on Management of Learner Pregnancy in Schools, download the document, and submit feedback through the designated channel.
This opportunity allows stakeholders to provide feedback on proposed changes to the national policy that governs how school calendars are determined across public schools in South Africa.
- Who it is for:
- public school administrators, teachers, parents, education departments, and education NGOs
- How to act on it:
- Visit the DBE Call for Comments page, find the notice on proposed amendments to the school calendar policy, download the document, and submit comments through the official submission method.
The Department of Basic Education invites comments on revised Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) for History, which include updated content, teaching approaches, and assessment guidelines.
- Who it is for:
- educators, curriculum developers, academics, parents, and education stakeholders
- How to act on it:
- Access the DBE Call for Comments page, locate the notice for amended History CAPS, download the document, and submit your feedback via the official submission process.
The Department is seeking comments on the draft CAPS documents for new subjects introduced in Grades 8 and 9 as part of the Three Stream Model in the National Curriculum Statement.
- Who it is for:
- teachers, subject specialists, curriculum developers, and education experts
- How to act on it:
- Access the DBE Call for Comments page, find the notice on new CAPS for Grades 8 and 9, download the documents, and submit feedback.