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Department of Basic Education extends deadline for history curriculum public comment

The Department of Basic Education has extended the deadline for public comment on the draft History Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement for Grades 4 to 12 by an additional 30 days. Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube approved the extension, moving the closing date for submissions from April 19, 2026, to May 19, 2026. This decision was made due to significant public interest in the proposed changes, underscoring the openness of the process and ensuring that public voices will shape the final product. The department encourages all interested parties to use this additional time to engage meaningfully with the document and submit their inputs. All submissions received by the revised deadline will be considered in shaping the final curriculum, which aims to strengthen students’ analytical skills and broaden their understanding of the past, fostering critical thinking and an appreciation for multiple perspectives on South Africa’s history in relation to the wider world.