New Education Minister Urges Stability Amidst Calls for Systemic Review

In her inaugural budget speech, South Africa's new Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, emphasized the importance of maintaining stability within the schooling system for the remainder of the academic year. Gwarube, previously the chief…

Navigating Tragedy, as a School Principal

How School Principals Should Respond to Disasters The recent tragic transport accident on the N12 near Elands Road in Merafong, South Africa, which claimed the lives of 12 pupils, including 11 from Rocklands Primary School and one from…

Principal Training Programs

At the Principals Academy Trust (PAT) we believe that the principal and leadership team in every school are the lever for change. By empowering these key roleplayers we strive to create conducive learning environments that promote continuous…

Instructional Leadership Development for Principals in South Africa

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The University of Johannesburg (UJ) offers a range of leadership development programs that cater specifically to the needs of educational leaders. These programs are designed to help principals enhance their instructional leadership skills…

The Principals Leadership Programme (PLP)

This programme is aimed at recently appointed School Principals. The PIP assists both the newly-appointed principal and the school through the leadership transition phase by preparing the incoming school leader for the role, and developing…

2025 Unisa application dates: What you need to know

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As we mark the halfway point of 2024, matriculants and students nationwide are preparing to embark on the next chapter of their educational journey. The University of South Africa (Unisa), the largest open-distance learning institution in…

How To Become A School Principal In South Africa

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How to Become a School Principal in South Africa Becoming a school principal in South Africa is both a significant responsibility and a rewarding career path, deeply intertwined with the broader educational landscape of the country. The role…