The website is the official website of the Department of Basic Education (DBE) of South Africa, providing an introduction to the South African education system, educational news and information, educational documents, educational programs, curriculum and other content. The website language is English. In January 1995, South Africa officially implemented a free and compulsory education system for children aged 7 to 16, and abolished the segregated era textbooks. Currently, South Africa has 21 universities and 15 technical schools.