Basic Education department extends deadline for public comment on the draft history curriculum

The Basic Education department has extended the deadline by 30 days for public comment on the draft history curriculum  for grades four to twelve due to heightened public interest.

The department said that the revised curriculum aims to encourage critical thinking, engagement with evidence, and better understanding of South Africa’s history in a global context.

Spokesperson Terence Khala said that the public comment period was set to close on Sunday but has been extended to the 19th of May.

"It is important to indicate that public comment will greatly shape the final product to be produced and it is important to note that the broadening of public participation is ensuring that as many voices as possible are heard as part of the process.”