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BELA Act rollout faces R51bn infrastructure bill and Grade R funding shortfall

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The implementation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act faces an estimated R51 billion infrastructure bill, with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) warning that funding shortages could delay the provision of Grade R classrooms and the employment of qualified teachers across the country.
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Wits launches centre to give Global South greater say in future of universities

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The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has launched a research centre to challenge traditional higher education models and give Global South institutions a greater role in shaping the future of universities.
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WATCH: Three KZN schools win R100,000 in energy-saving competition

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Three KwaZulu-Natal primary schools have won energy-saving equipment and upgrades worth a combined R100,000 after their posters and plays promoting energy conservation were recognised in eThekwini Municipality's 2026/2027 Schools Energy Efficiency Competition.
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Manamela says digital divide could deepen inequality in public colleges

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Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela has warned that unequal access to technology in South Africa’s public colleges risks reproducing existing social and economic inequalities, calling for greater investment in digital skills, devices and reliable connectivity to ensure that disadvantaged students are not left behind.
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NSFAS under pressure to resolve outstanding student funding cases

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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has been given a list of outstanding student funding complaints to resolve, following mounting concerns over unpaid allowances, delayed bursary payments and administrative failures affecting students across several institutions.
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Two UJ students selected for Ramaphosa’s AI delegation to Silicon Valley

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Two University of Johannesburg (UJ) students will join President Cyril Ramaphosa’s delegation to Silicon Valley in the United States next week as South Africa seeks to strengthen its AI capabilities.
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DSD pilots respite care for families of children with disabilities

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The Department of Social Development (DSD) is piloting a respite care programme in two provinces to ease the burden on families raising children with disabilities.
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UCT study finds psychiatric service dogs may ease loneliness and rebuild confidence

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NSFAS turns to auditor Aadnesgaard as interim CEO after governance turmoil

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Gauteng plans working group to protect children’s rights in cultural practices

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Grade 7 pupil accused of sexually harassing teacher

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UJ triples annual intake into national science academy

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The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has recorded its highest annual intake into the Academy of Science of South Africa in five years, with 19 researchers joining the body compared with six in 2025.

Gauteng teacher accused of raping Grade 4 learner remains in custody as bail hearing postponed

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A 59-year-old primary school teacher accused of raping a nine-year-old Grade 4 learner will remain in custody after his bail hearing was postponed at the Protea Magistrates’ Court in Soweto on Thursday.

NSFAS receives more than one million applications for 2027 funding

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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has received more than one million applications for the 2027 funding cycle from students seeking financial assistance to study at public universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges.

Thomo warns against disruptions as R42m Siboshwa school project begins

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Mpumalanga Public Works, Roads and Transport MEC Thulasizwe Thomo has handed over the construction site for the R42 million-plus Phase 2 development of Siboshwa Primary School in Mashekesheni, Tonga, warning that disruptions to the project will not be tolerated.

Gina wants better support for women in research leadership

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Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Nomalungelo Gina has called for stronger institutional support to advance women into research leadership, warning that gains in representation have not translated into equal opportunities for career progression, funding and commercialisation.

Dube-Ncube calls for stronger student protection as KZN opens first GBV Comfort Room

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Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Nomusa Dube-Ncube has called for stronger support systems to protect students from gender-based violence (GBV), as she opened KwaZulu-Natal’s first post-school education and training (PSET) Comfort Room at Majuba TVET College’s Dundee Campus on Wednesday.

Mhlauli calls for stronger partnerships to tackle youth unemployment

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Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli has called for stronger partnerships between government and the private sector to tackle youth unemployment, saying young people need more than qualifications to access meaningful economic opportunities.

Eight matric learners allegedly barred from exams at KZN schools 

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Eight matric learners from three KwaZulu-Natal schools were allegedly denied the opportunity to write their National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams.

KZN Finance MEC makes good on promise to donate computers to children’s village

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KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers handed over computers to SOS Children's Village in Pietermaritzburg on Monday, following an earlier commitment to improve the facility's access to technology.

Classes and exams resume at UJ after protests

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The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has confirmed that classes and exams have resumed at its Auckland Park Kingsway (APK) campus after disruptions on Monday.

Joburg opens 11 libraries on weekends for exams

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The City of Johannesburg has introduced weekend operating hours at 11 libraries to provide learners and students with additional study spaces during the final examination period.

SADTU targets 5,000 teachers for mother-tongue education training

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The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) is aiming to train 5,000 Intermediate Phase teachers across the country through its Mother-Tongue Based Bilingual Education (MTbBE) programme.

SA U15 hammer Anguilla 13-1 as Mashishi and Schaper score hat-tricks

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South Africa’s Under-15 boys’ national football team secured an emphatic 13-1 victory over Anguilla in their third match of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Sunday.

Transport sector urged to equip workers with skills for a changing industry

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Stakeholders have called for a future-ready transport workforce equipped with technical expertise, soft skills and the ability to adapt to technological advances, automation and AI.

TETA dialogue calls for stronger business networks, increased funding for future-ready transport skills

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An expert-led panel at the Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) Transport Month Dialogue has identified information and networking gaps as major barriers hindering the meaningful participation of small businesses in the transport sector.

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