South Africa is not getting a 13th grade, despite what a niche TikTokker proclaimed as fact

South Africa is not getting a 13th grade, despite what a niche TikTokker proclaimed as fact

The viral misinformation about South Africa's Grade 13 began in January, but was amplified over the weekend.

'Don't fall victim to fake news': Basic education dismisses grade 13 rumours

The department of basic education has dismissed rumours circulating on social media about the introduction of grade 13 to the schooling system.

No Grade 13: Basic education department dismisses claims as fake news

The Basic education Department has dismissed claims that it's implementing Grade 13 in schools from 2026 which has shocked many people.

Is SA getting a Grade 13? Dept of Education responds to rumours

Are South African schools getting a Grade 13 in 2026? The Department of Basic Education has responded to the rumours...

Education department sets the record straight about Grade 13 rumours

Numerous videos purporting to have insider knowledge of this have gone viral. A SHOCKING claim about South Africa’s education has been circulating online. According to netizens schools will now purportedly go up to Grade 13. Numerous videos purporting to have insider knowledge of this have gone viral. But is there any truth to this? The Basic education department has rubbished the claim, calling it fake news and urged South Africans to be aware …

Dailysun | Dept: There will be no grade 13

The misleading post quickly gained traction