South Africa's Department of Basic Education oversees primary and secondary education in South Africa. It was created in 2009 after the election of President Jacob Zuma, when the former Ministry of Education was divided.
| Ministry of Basic Education of South Africa | |
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| Headquarters | Pretoria |
| Site | www.education.gov.za |
The head of the department is the Minister of Basic Education, since 2009 - Angie Motshek.
From the 2010 state budget, the ministry received 6.166.2 billion rand , and 730 employees worked in it.
See also
- Ministry of Higher Education and Training of South Africa