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News & Updates
Learn the latest information about the Data Driven Districts Programme with our news and updates.


DataPoint #61: 4 April 2025
As we celebrate Freedom Day this month, here's a shout-out to some of our most dedicated education officials, who prove, every day, that...
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7 days ago1 min read


DataPoint #60: 20 March 2025
As we celebrate Human Rights Day to commemorate those who fought for the liberation and rights of South Africans, we are reminded that...
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Mar 241 min read


DataPoint #59: 7 March 2025
Access to quality education is a fundamental human right and a social and economic necessity. These were the words of President Cyril...
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Mar 71 min read


DataPoint #58: 21 February 2025
The DG Provincial Engagements were the place to be in February. Hosted by Director-General Hubert Mathanzima Mweli, more than 10 000...
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Feb 211 min read


DataPoint #57: 7 February 2025
By the end of Term 2, DDD plans to launch a feature that uses machine learning to identify which learners are most at risk of failing the...
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Feb 101 min read


DataPoint #56: 24 January 2025
Why do we do it? Why do we keep going back to classrooms and offices year after year, to educate yet another generation of young...
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Jan 261 min read


DataPoint #55: 13 December 2024
That’s a wrap! Pens are down, the school year is officially over, and it is time to catch your breath and reflect on a year of hard work...
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Dec 13, 20241 min read


DataPoint #54: 29 November 2024
Celebrate one of your best report cards yet! This year, more officials than ever logged in to the DDD Dashboard (13 680 in term 3 alone...
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Dec 2, 20241 min read


DataPoint #53: 15 November 2024
We’re on the downhill stretch … Shops are already filled with festive season decorations, and it is only 28 days until you take a deep...
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Nov 18, 20241 min read


DataPoint #52: 1 November 2024
Five weeks down, and just six to go! While Grade 12s are buried in their books and officials finalise the rest of their learners’...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read


DataPoint #51: 18 October 2024
Need quick statistics tailored to your day-to-day work? Well, they’re coming! At the end of this month we go live with some exciting new...
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Oct 20, 20241 min read


DataPoint #50: 4 October 2024
Fridays are always busy for the DDD team when it’s newsletter week, but regular, reliable communication is at the heart of every good...
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Oct 6, 20241 min read


DataPoint #49: 20 September 2024
Happy Data Summit week! The past two days have been a whirlwind of insight, inspiration and recognition for the 200 delegates who...
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Sep 24, 20241 min read


DataPoint #48: 6 September 2024
Only 11 days to go! The DBE Data Summit – one of the most important events on our education data calendar – is almost here. Global...
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Sep 9, 20241 min read


DataPoint #47: 23 August 2024
The Data Summit is less than a month away , and this is one event you don’t want to miss. You’ll hear from global and local EdTech...
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Aug 26, 20241 min read


DataPoint #46: 9 August 2024
Happy Women’s Day! Like many of the incredible women we’ve come to know through DDD, we are staying one step ahead of the game by sending...
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Aug 12, 20241 min read


DataPoint #45: 26 July 2024
Have you saved the date? A highlight of Term 3 will be the 2024 DBE Data Summit, which takes place on 18-19 September, and will be...
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Jul 28, 20241 min read

DataPoint #44: 12 July 2024
Welcome back! As Term 3 kicks off, so too does the countdown to year-end exams. And when it comes to preparing your learners, the best...
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Jul 14, 20241 min read

DataPoint #43: 28 June 2024
FET profiling is here! School officials have a lot to look forward to when they return to the classroom after the school holidays, with...
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Jul 1, 20241 min read

DataPoint #42: 14 June 2024
On the ball! It’s been a busy term for education officials across the country, as more and more districts put a sharper focus on their...
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Jun 14, 20241 min read

DataPoint #41: 31 May 2024
If you feel like a winner when you log in to DDD, then you might be one of the 1 300 officials who recently accessed the DDD Dashboard...
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Jun 2, 20241 min read

DataPoint #40: 17 May 2024
It’s an ancient tradition! We’re good at using data to make smart decisions, but we’re simply doing something our ancestors did all...
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May 20, 20241 min read

DataPoint #39: 3 May 2024
The first step in ensuring no learner is left behind lies in being able to see – and address – the early warning signs of a learner who...
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May 6, 20241 min read

DataPoint #38: 19 April 2024
Are you missing out? If you’re one of the few officials who isn’t using the DDD Dashboard to make your work more impactful, then it’s...
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Apr 22, 20241 min read
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