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Vodacom foundation rolls out R1.5m School of Excellence at Lavelilanga Secondary in Komani

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MQA Lekgotla: Manamela says skills development is a mandate, not a favour

Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela says skills development is central to South Africa’s growth and restoring dignity to previously disadvantaged and vulnerable youth, stressing that it is not a favour but a constitutional mandate of government and its entities.

Winde touts early-grade gains and R1.5bn school build in Western Cape SOPA

Education took centre stage during Premier Alan Winde’s 2026 State of the Province Address on Wednesday night, where he presented improved early-grade test scores, record matric results and expanded school infrastructure as evidence of progress in the province.

Early childhood development gets R12.8bn boost in budget

Early childhood development (ECD) will receive an additional R12.8 billion over the next three years, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said on Wednesday while delivering his budget speech.

Only 3 in 10 pupils read at grade level in early years, Reading Panel says

Only about 30% of pupils in Grades 1 to 3 can read at the expected level, while 15% of Grade 3 pupils cannot read a single word correctly, the 2030 Reading Panel said on Tuesday as it released its 2026 report on early-grade literacy.

Deputy ministers back local suppliers after visit to disability employment factories

Supported Employment Enterprises (SEE) took the spotlight during a joint oversight visit by Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Judith Nemadzinga-Tshabalala and Deputy Minister of Basic Education Makgabo Reginah Mhaule this week, as government looks to expand disability-inclusive procurement and job creation.

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The 100 South African Shining Stars Awards, an initiative by Inside Education since 2018, has become an inspiring fixture on the national calendar, highlighting young trailblazers aged 18–35 who are reshaping communities across the country.

Applications open for 2026 Durban Fashion Fair mentorship programme

eThekwini municipality has opened applications for its 2026 Durban Fashion Fair (DFF) mentorship programme, inviting local emerging designers to apply before its March deadline.  

Apex Education Group opens new school campus in Stellenbosch

Apex Education Group has officially unveiled a newly completed high school campus on Koelenhof Road, adjacent to Kayamandi, in Stellenbosch.

Gwarube says DBE banking on early learning to transform education  

Education minister Siviwe Gwarube has said her department had “radically turned the education system on its head” to prioritise early learning, literacy and numeracy.

Youth urged to turn recognition into action at 100 SA Shining Stars awards

Author and indigenous languages activist Mashudu Ravele on Thursday challenged young South Africans to treat recognition not as a ceremonial milestone, but as a responsibility to act decisively in their communities, as the 100 South African Shining Stars for 2025 were unveiled.

WATCH LIVE: Young leaders recognised at 9th Annual 100 South African Shining Stars awards

Randburg was dressed up in black, red, and white on Thursday for the 9th annual 100 Shining Stars awards, which will see some of the most inspiring youth in South Africa celebrated for their contributions within their professional fields.

Tshwane launches youth education orientation programme

The City of Tshwane has launched its Youth Development Orientation Programme across its five regions, aiming to link pupils and students with career guidance and education support.

Exclusive: TETA CEO Maphefo Anno-Frempong unpacks decision to halt awarding of discretionary grant contracts

Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) Chief Executive Maphefo Anno-Frempong explains why the board took a decision to halt the initial awarding of Discretionary Grant contracts valued at more than R380 million.

Manamela vows relief for students with historic debt as SA faces 200,000-bed accommodation shortfall

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has said that government will soon unveil measures to ensure students with historic debt can complete their studies, as South Africa's post-school education system grapples with a critical shortage of nearly 200,000 student beds.

Manamela appoints veteran academic to stabilise College of Cape Town

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has appointed veteran academic Dr Robert Nkuna as administrator of the College of Cape Town to help stabilise the institution.

Santa Shoebox Project calls for volunteers to help deliver festive boxes

The Santa Shoebox Project is calling for volunteers to help deliver gifts to vulnerable children as it marks its 20th anniversary.

Ten year old dies at Tembisa school in playground accident

A 10-year-old Grade 5 learner died after a goal post fell on him at Reagile Primary School in Tembisa, Johannesburg, the Gauteng Department of Education said on Tuesday.

UFS study detects hormone-disrupting chemicals in menstrual products

Menstrual products used by millions of South Africans may contain hormone-disrupting chemicals, including in items marketed as free from harmful chemicals, according to new research from the University of the Free State (UFS).

EFF slams NSFAS over ‘creeping privatisation’ of student funding, housing

The Economic Freedom Fighters Molly Blackburn Sub Region has condemned what it calls the centralisation and “creeping privatisation” of student funding and accommodation by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), warning that the system is excluding poor students and exposing them to unsafe living conditions.

IEC to host annual tertiary student democracy campaign in North West

The campaign will take place at Taletso TVET College in Zeerust.

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