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UJ study: Underweight rate doubled among 129 Gauteng learners from 2020 to 2022

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The proportion of underweight children at poorly resourced Gauteng schools doubled between 2020 and 2022, a University of Johannesburg study has found.
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West Coast TVET launches joint safety forum to tackle campus crime and GBVF

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West Coast TVET College has launched a Campus Community Safety Forum aimed at preventing crime, tackling gender-based violence and strengthening cooperation between students, police, college management and surrounding communities.
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DBE honours all 75 education districts for surpassing 80% matric pass rate

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The Department of Basic Education has presented special ministerial recognition for the collective achievement of all 75 education districts after each recorded a National Senior Certificate pass rate above 80% in the 2025 examinations.
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Inside Prison Walls: Mpumalanga learners given first-hand warning against crime

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The initiative, led by the Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison in partnership with the provincial Department of Education and the Department of Correctional Services, aims to deter young people from engaging in criminal activities by exposing them to the harsh realities of incarceration.
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Education excellence awards: Gwarube says matric performance will be measured beyond pass rate

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South Africa will expand the way it measures the performance of schools and education districts, placing greater emphasis on learner retention, Bachelor passes, distinctions and participation in key subjects rather than relying primarily on the matric pass rate, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube said on Friday.
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Manamela demands stronger governance and accountability from SETAs

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Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has warned Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) that poor governance, misuse of public funds and resistance to oversight will not be tolerated, saying institutions that undermine public trust will face consequences.
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Team SA finishes fourth at World Spelling Bee

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Team South Africa secured fourth place at the World Spelling Bee Championship in Shanghai, China, with 13-year-old North West learner Mbulelo Tolom finishing sixth overall.
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OPINION| Why the DBE’s LTSM catalogue is central to improving early reading

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The recent release of the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) Learning and Teaching Support Material (LTSM) catalogue is a critical intervention aimed at addressing precisely this challenge.

Mhlauli urges youth to honour Mandela through service, leadership and active citizenship

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Deputy Minister in the Presidency Noncebo Mhlauli has urged young South Africans to honour Nelson Mandela's legacy through service, leadership and active participation in democracy rather than entitlement.

Chikunga hails graduation of 20 wheelchair technicians as disability skills drive expands

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The graduates completed specialised training in the provision, maintenance and repair of wheelchairs and other assistive mobility devices, equipping them with practical skills while helping to strengthen mobility support services nationwide.

DHET defends R9.9m bill for four NSFAS advisers

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The Ministry of Higher Education and Training has defended the approximately R9.9 million in combined annual remuneration allocated to four technical advisers appointed to support the administration of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), saying the structure is smaller and less costly than previous governance support arrangements.

Six SA spellers compete at inaugural World Cup in Shanghai

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Six young South African spellers are representing the country at the inaugural Spelling Bee World Cup in Shanghai, China, after winning the continental team title earlier this year.

WATCH: KZN Education probes job-selling claims made by wife of spokesperson

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The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has ordered an investigation into job-selling and sex-for-jobs allegations against its spokesperson, Muzi Mahlambi, despite Mahlambi and his wife saying the video containing the claims was recorded four years ago and was not factual.

DBE launches literacy toolkit to tackle reading crisis

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The Department of Basic Education (DBE) is launching a national literacy-promotion toolkit aimed at coordinating efforts to encourage reading in homes, schools and communities.

UKZN team helps treat 74 patients in surgical marathon

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Urology specialists and trainees from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) helped treat 74 patients during a five-day surgical marathon aimed at reducing elective surgery waiting lists in the public healthcare system.

Junior Proteas take 1-0 lead after dramatic 45-run triumph in Beckenham

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South Africa Under-19 claimed a hard-fought 45-run victory over England Under-19 in the opening youth cricket Test at the County Ground in Beckenham, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

Mafumo believes Bantwana will return stronger after World Cup qualifying exit

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South Africa’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup ended on Sunday after Bantwana suffered a 3-1 defeat by Kenya in the second leg of their final qualifying tie at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.

Wits to honour pioneers in business, medicine and mathematics

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The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) will confer honorary doctorates on three South African trailblazers in business, medicine and mathematics during its Winter Graduation ceremonies this week.

UP launches R50m campaign to clear graduates’ historical debt

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The University of Pretoria (UP) has launched a R50 million fundraising campaign aimed at helping about 1,500 graduates access qualifications they have already earned but cannot receive because of outstanding historical debt.

North West winter camps support nearly 36 000 matric pupils ahead of final exams

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Nearly 36 000 Grade 12 learners in the North West are receiving additional tuition and examination preparation through the provincial education department’s winter camp programme ahead of the 2026 National Senior Certificate examinations.

Specialist anaesthesiologist to run 161km race to raise funds for UKZN medical students

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University of KwaZulu-Natal alumnus Dr Sizwe Zungu will run a 161km ultra-marathon in the Eastern Cape to raise R100,000 for financially challenged medical students.

UNESCO: Global education aid set to fall 30% by 2027

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Global aid for education is projected to decline by as much as 30% between 2023 and 2027, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) warned on Friday in its Global Education Monitoring Report, released at the Transforming Education Summit (TES+4).

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