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SAOU Nasionaal / National & FEDSAS
𝐎𝐧𝐚𝐟𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢-𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐚𝐝🔥
Vir vandag se kyk ons terug na die Onafhanklike Skole Mini-Beraad wat op 21 & 22 Mei by die SAOU in Garsfontein, Pretoria plaasgevind het.

Dit was twee dae propvol strategiese insigte, praktiese riglyne en waardevolle netwerkvorming om ons skoolleiers toe te rus vir die toekoms. Wanneer leiers met 'n gedeelde visie saamwerk, bou ons skole wat enige storm kan trotseer! 🗺️🎓

New data revealing that more than 1.1 million South African pupils experienced violence at school in 2024 is a devastating reminder that safety cannot be treated as an afterthought.

The findings also highlight the urgent need to address violence from all sources, including within the very institutions meant to protect learners.

Creating safer schools requires accountability, stronger support systems, and a shared commitment from educators, parents, communities, and government.

Read: https://www.news24.com/southafrica/schools-hub/11-million-pupils-in-sa-victims-of-school-violence-and-teachers-are-major-perpetrators-20260602-1265

Hoërskool Sybrand Van Niekerk High School

📢 SBL Opleiding: Sportbeurse en Etiek
🏆 Wanneer wen te veel kos...
Sluit by FEDSAS en SACE aan vir ’n gesprek oor die etiese, regs- en bestuursuitdagings rondom sportbeurse.
📅 11 Junie 2026
🕝 Afrikaans (14:30): https://bit.ly/SGB_20260611_14h30
💙 FEDSAS-lede woon gratis by.
💰 Nie-lede: R440 p.p.

📢 SGB Training: When Winning Costs Too Much
🏆 When the pursuit of success comes at the expense of ethics, everyone loses...
Join FEDSAS and SACE for an important discussion on the legal, ethical, and social dilemmas surrounding sport bursaries.
📅 11 June 2026
🕓 English (16:00): https://bit.ly/SGB_20260611_16h00
💙 Free attendance for FEDSAS members.
💰 Non-members: R440.00 per person.

🌍 South African education is helping shape global conversations.

FEDSAS CEO, Dr Jaco Deacon, will this week represent South Africa as a speaker during an international webinar hosted by the European Federation of Education Employers (EFEE) in collaboration with UNESCO.

The webinar, Global Education in Action: Connecting Partners for the Future of Teaching and Learning, brings together education leaders from around the world to discuss key challenges and opportunities facing education.

Dr Deacon will on Thursday share South African policy priorities and practical insights on how international collaboration can help strengthen education systems across borders.

FEDSAS is proud to contribute to global education discussions and ensure that the voice of South African schools is heard on the international stage.

The warning signs from KwaZulu-Natal’s education system are becoming impossible to ignore.

A reported R28 billion funding shortfall, combined with escalating financial mismanagement and Treasury intervention, has raised serious concerns that the province’s education system could face severe instability within the next five years.

With Provincial Treasury now stepping in to oversee financial controls, the crisis is no longer just about budgets. It is about governance, accountability, and the long-term sustainability of basic education delivery in one of South Africa’s largest school systems.

When departments reach the point where external intervention is required to keep schools funded, what message does that send to learners, educators, and parents about the state of public education?

Read: https://www.news24.com/southafrica/news/r28bn-shortfall-treasury-takeover-kzn-education-dept-faces-total-collapse-within-5-years-20260526-1122

🚀 Python Lab is here!

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No complicated setup.
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With SA SchoolCoding Python Lab, learners can write and run Python code online, try the first 3 lessons for free, and download their code to their own device.

For learners who want to continue, the paid plan unlocks:

✅ Cloud saving
✅ Self-guided, self-paced lessons
✅ Starter code
✅ Detailed explanations
✅ Certificates
✅ Lesson tiers
✅ 35 foundational lessons

The paid plan starts from R100 per year, and the Foundation Tier is available for R350 — that is about R10 per lesson.

A simple, structured way to start learning Python.

👉 Visit: python.schoolcoding.co.za

Department of Basic Education South Africa FEDSAS SA Study Parenting Hub Home Education in South Africa

𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗘𝗗𝗦𝗔𝗦 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗡𝗡𝗦𝗦𝗙 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

📅 Date: Thursday, 4 June 2026
🕓 Time: 16:00
💻 Platform: Zoom

🎙️ Presenters: Dr Jaco Deacon and Dr Juané van der Merwe-Mocke

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/FEDSAS_NNSSF_webinar_4June

FEDSAS invites affected member schools to attend a special online session regarding the 2026 NNSSF payments, including non-payment, partial payment and the central procurement of LTSM.

The session is aimed at schools in the seven affected provinces and will explain the importance of the appeal process and dispute process, as well as the practical steps schools can take collectively to protect their rights.