Education department refutes 2025 school calendar changes amid fake news claims

The public is urged to ignore fake reports that the 2025 school calendar has changed.

June 4, 2025
Gugu Myeni Less than a minute
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The national Department of Education has refuted claims that changes have been made to the 2025 academic calendar.

Zululand Observer reports that this follows a report which claims the school terms have been changed to be ‘more evenly distributed, potentially reducing the pressure associated with longer school sessions’.

The false report further states the changes are ‘part of a broader effort to align the school calendar with modern educational needs and family lifestyles’.

The education department has, however, denied any alterations, urging the public to ignore the fake news.

A fake report showing the ‘new’ calendar.

 

Department of Education refutes fake online report about changes to academic calendar.

“The department has not made any announcement regarding the school calendar for 2025 whatsoever. Beware of scams.”

 

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June 4, 2025
Gugu Myeni Less than a minute

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Gugu Myeni

Gugu is a senior business reporter and digital content co-ordinator at the Zululand Observer, and holds a qualification in journalism. She has more than 10 years’ experience in the media field at both national and community level.
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