# Siviwe Gwarube: The truth about SA education

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Podcast: [BizNews Radio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/biznews-radio-9869)
Published: 2026-07-09T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://iono.fm/e/1694726?v=1
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Siviwe Gwarube says South Africa's education system needs long-term reform, not quick political wins. The Basic Education Minister discusses her first two years in office, tackling textbook procurement concerns, eliminating unsafe pit toilets identified in 2018, strengthening early childhood development, and navigating provincial delivery challenges. She argues the real measure of success lies in improving literacy and numeracy from the foundation phase, while defending the DA's record in government and outlining why investing in young learners will shape South Africa's future.

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