Gwarube extends public comment period on History Curriculum
Interested parties are encouraged to use the additional time to engage meaningfully with the draft
Black News 
The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has extended by 30 days the public comment period on the draft History Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements for Grades 4 to 12 due to public interest.
The department says this demonstrates there are no preconceived outcomes to the process.
The Minister has encouraged all interested parties to use the additional time to engage meaningfully with the draft and to submit comments through the official channels outlined in the Gazette notice.
Department spokesperson Terrence Khala, says, “The extension comes as a result of the increased public interest in the matter and once again demonstrates that there are no preconceived outcomes in the process. Now, it is important to indicate that public comment will greatly shape the final product to be produced and it is important to note that the broadening of public participation is ensuring that as many voices as possible are heard as part of the process. Now, interested parties are encouraged to visit the Department of Basic Education’s website to receive the final document and ensure that they can make the public comments that are required up until the 19th of May.”
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