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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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Apr 41 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
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