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Judgment reserved in Mabuyane-Malema defamation case over Fort Hare claims

The Eastern Cape High Court has reserved judgment in an urgent defamation case brought by Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane against Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema over remarks relating to Mabuyane’s academic record.
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How grants sustain half of SA households – Stats SA

The increase in grant coverage accelerated after the introduction of the special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant in 2020, which was initially designed to temporarily cushion income losses during the pandemic.

Gwarube says Grade R reform at risk as education budgets buckle

Cash-strapped provincial education departments are beginning to buckle, forcing the state to redirect money from ECD to keep compulsory Grade R reforms alive.

Over 65,000 learners miss school due to Mangaung shutdown

At least 65,000 learners stayed away from schools in parts of Mangaung on Monday as a shutdown over service delivery and other grievances disrupted teaching and learning across the metro, the Free State Department of Education said.

Manamela tightens SETA oversight, Gondwe pushes for full skills system overhaul

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela says Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) must be held to stricter performance standards and brought closer to employers.

Gondwe calls for NSFAS to be scrapped, Manamela says current model unsustainable

Deputy Higher Education and Training Minister Mimmy Gondwe has called for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to be scrapped and replaced with a new university-driven funding system, while Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela warned that the current student funding model is financially unsustainable.

Bloemfontein edges out North Durban to win St Anne’s hockey cup

Bloemfontein's Meisieskool Oranje hockey team has clinched their first championship with a 3-0 win over Durban’s Our Lady of Fatima Dominican Convent School in the St Anne's Cup final.
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Gwarube: AI can’t replace basic learning

Speaking at the Education World Forum in London, the minister highlighted South Africa’s efforts to strengthen foundational learning and expand Early Childhood Development.

Amajimbos lose to Algeria, despite win over reigning champs Senegal

South Africa’s under-17 national team, the Amajimbos, suffered a setback in their bid for automatic qualification to the FIFA U-17 World Cup after going down 2-0 to Algeria in their second Group D match at the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.

Checkers campaign raises R1m for stationery packs for nearly 9 000 learners

The initiative will help provide learners with school supplies, especially in low-income schools.

Gauteng records 26 088 new hypertension cases among adults under 45

Gauteng recorded 69 125 new hypertension cases in the 2025/26 financial year, including 26 088 among adults aged 18 to 44.

UKZN PhD explores medicinal potential of invasive bugweed

Dr Myuri Parusnath has earned a PhD in Biology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal for research into plant-based bioactive compounds in Solanum mauritianum, commonly known as bugweed.

Imbali woman graduates as nurse at 54

Imbali resident Thobeka Dumakude has graduated from the Durban University of Technology (DUT) with a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Nursing at the age of 54.

Gauteng to review school funding model

Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile has announced the review of the department's decentralised management model used in public schools following mounting debt to municipalities, widespread billing disputes and disruptions to teaching caused by water and electricity cut-offs.

Advtech group announces a new era as IIE Rosebank College renamed Rosebank International 

Advtech group has officially rebranded IIE Rosebank College to Rosebank international (RI) , marking a major milestone in its ambition to become a fully-fledged private university and expand its footprint across Africa

Taxi fares rise as fuel hikes squeeze commuters

In the Western Cape, the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) confirmed during a media briefing in Bellville on Thursday that fares on several routes would increase from Monday.

Varsities take dental technicians council to court over training impasse

Three universities of technology have launched a high court application in Pretoria over an unresolved dispute with the South African Dental Technicians Council (SADTC).

Aid reaches flood victims in Hluvukani as families rebuild after devastating rains

Families in the greater Hluvukani region affected by recent floods received essential household items on Wednesday as government departments, municipalities and humanitarian organisations joined forces to assist communities still recovering from the disaster.

Durban-born researcher advances personalised TB treatment

Durban-born researcher Dr Sahil Tulsi has provided important new insights into how genetic differences among South Africans may influence responses to TB treatment.

Chikunga says youth training must match future jobs and growing sectors

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has said that education, training and support for youth-led enterprises must be linked to growing sectors and the practicalities of employment.  

Services SETA commits R90m to boost community education and training  

The Services SETA says R10 million will be allocated to each province to support Community Education and Training (CET) development.

Cleanest Mpumalanga school to receive more than R200,000

Mpumalanga’s cleanest school will receive more than R200,000 this year as the provincial education department relaunches a campaign aimed at improving school safety, cleanliness, infrastructure and community ownership.

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