Siviwe Gwarube

Siviwe Gwarube

politician South Africa

Siviwe Gwarube is the Basic Education Minister of South Africa, responsible for overseeing the nation's education system. In her recent address, she highlighted the importance of addressing the mental health challenges faced by learners, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, during the stressful matric exam preparation period.

Born on Jan 01, 1986 (40 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
2,278,972
Power
13,446$
Sentiment
6.59
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 6 6.67 3.49% +10% 59,308,690 2,275,799 $350,000 13,430$
Jamaica 1 5.00 0.11% +0% 2,961,167 3,174 $15,000 16$
Totals 7 62,269,857 2,278,973 $365,000 13,446$
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Recent Mentions

Jamaica Jamaica: The country’s minister of basic education, Siviwe Gwarube, said many accidents involving school transport are caused by driver error. 5

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: School bus crash in South Africa kills at least 13 children, police say | News

South Africa South Africa: The minister (Siviwe Gwarube) urges motorists to exercise extreme caution, particularly during peak school transport hours. 5

Mail & Guardian: Thirteen pupils killed in Vaal scholar transport vehicle crash – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: The article discusses whether Minister Siviwe Gwarube and her team can prove the naysayers wrong. 5

Mail & Guardian: Time to solve the maths question – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube announces the 2025 matric results. 8

Mail & Guardian: KwaZulu-Natal tops 2025 matric results with 90.6% pass rate – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube said results would be published despite reports of leaked exam papers involving 40 learners. 7

Mail & Guardian: IEB records 98.31% pass rate in 2025 matric exams – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Siviwe Gwarube is the Minister of Education who has signalled a shift in emphasis towards foundational learning. 7

Mail & Guardian: The politics of literacy – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Siviwe Gwarube mandated National Norms and Standards for School Funding for poorer Quintiles 1-3 schools. 5

Mail & Guardian: The Eastern Cape school funding crisis – The Mail & Guardian