IN CONVERSATION WITH LUKHANYO VANGQA
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The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has acknowledged
ongoing public debate and concerns regarding the draft History
curriculum currently open for public comment.
The draft curriculum is the result of work initiated in 2019 when then
Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, appointed a task team
to develop a revised History curriculum for Grades 4 to 12. This
process has now culminated in a proposed draft document that has
been released for public input.
Minister Gwarube emphasised that the document is not final and has
been published specifically to allow South Africans to review it and
make meaningful submissions. She encouraged broad public
participation, stating that the inclusivity of the process will directly
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influence the inclusivity of the final curriculum.
She further stated that the curriculum should not exclude key historical
events or perspectives for political reasons, nor should it promote any
particular ideology. Instead, she stressed that it should equip learners
with critical thinking skills, enabling them to engage independently with
South Africa’s history.
The Minister also cautioned against misinformation circulating about
the draft, noting that some claims are not supported by the actual
content of the document. She urged stakeholders to engage directly
with the curriculum rather than relying on inaccurate interpretations.
Minister Gwarube further highlighted that South Africa’s complex
history requires careful, responsible engagement. She said the goal of
the process is to support reconciliation, nation-building, and improved
educational outcomes for learners.
The Department of Basic Education has called for robust public
participation to ensure that the final curriculum reflects diverse
perspectives and serves the interests of learners and the country as a
whole.
ongoing public debate and concerns regarding the draft History
curriculum currently open for public comment.
The draft curriculum is the result of work initiated in 2019 when then
Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, appointed a task team
to develop a revised History curriculum for Grades 4 to 12. This
process has now culminated in a proposed draft document that has
been released for public input.
Minister Gwarube emphasised that the document is not final and has
been published specifically to allow South Africans to review it and
make meaningful submissions. She encouraged broad public
participation, stating that the inclusivity of the process will directly
11:30
influence the inclusivity of the final curriculum.
She further stated that the curriculum should not exclude key historical
events or perspectives for political reasons, nor should it promote any
particular ideology. Instead, she stressed that it should equip learners
with critical thinking skills, enabling them to engage independently with
South Africa’s history.
The Minister also cautioned against misinformation circulating about
the draft, noting that some claims are not supported by the actual
content of the document. She urged stakeholders to engage directly
with the curriculum rather than relying on inaccurate interpretations.
Minister Gwarube further highlighted that South Africa’s complex
history requires careful, responsible engagement. She said the goal of
the process is to support reconciliation, nation-building, and improved
educational outcomes for learners.
The Department of Basic Education has called for robust public
participation to ensure that the final curriculum reflects diverse
perspectives and serves the interests of learners and the country as a
whole.
