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Speaking at the Education World Forum in London, the minister highlighted South Africa’s efforts to strengthen foundational learning and expand Early Childhood Development.
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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.
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Wits School of Arts hosts month-long Africa Month programme

The Wits School of Arts is hosting a series of performances, exhibitions, film screenings and discussions as part of its 2026 Africa Month programme.

Over 25 000 KZN candidates registered for May/June matric exams

Over 25 000 candidates across KwaZulu-Natal are registered to write the 2026 May/June National Senior Certificate and Senior Certificate examinations.

NSFAS releases private accommodation payments worth R1.1bn

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it has released private accommodation payments for universities, with more than R1.1 billion disbursed during the current quarter to benefit over 100,000 students.

Gauteng graduates over 2,500 youth in skills drive to fix schools, hospitals

Premier Panyaza Lesufi said the initiative was aimed at tackling youth unemployment while addressing deteriorating infrastructure across the province.

UKZN staffer Phumelele Basi earns PhD at 25 after completing doctorate in two years

Her doctoral research challenges dominant narratives that frame young women’s heterosexual relationships mainly through risk and vulnerability.

No-fee, low-fee Western Cape schools earn top marks in evaluations

The Schools Evaluation Authority's (SEA) evaluators undertook 90 school evaluations and three monitoring visits during the year under review.

Manamela says SA lacks coherent system to plan skills economy needs

The minister said South Africa’s skills planning system had long suffered from weak coordination, duplication and poor integration between institutions.

Mhlauli returns to former school to hand over Huawei-backed cyber lab

Mhlauli said returning Paballelo Senior Secondary reminded her of the dreams learners carried and the educators who encouraged them to strive for success.

DBE honours Northern Cape schools in School Nutrition awards

The Department of Basic Education (DBE), together with the Northern Cape Department of Education, honoured top-performing schools and districts on Friday during the 2025/26 National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) Best Schools and Districts Awards, with officials praising schools for sustaining learner support despite mounting financial pressures in the education sector.

Mpumalanga learners complete crime prevention and justice programme

Eighty-three learners from Hlanganani High School in Mpumalanga have completed an intensive crime prevention and justice programme aimed at equipping young people with a practical understanding of South Africa’s criminal justice system and promoting safer schools and communities.

Gwarube launches robotics and digital learning lab in Cape Town

Gwarube was speaking on Friday at the launch of a new Robotics and Digital Learning Lab at Joe Slovo Engineering High School in Khayelitsha, established in partnership with the Shoprite Foundation and Sifiso EdTech.

Soweto uprising organisers launch 50th anniversary campaign focused on youth activism

Organisers commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto uprising have launched a nationwide campaign aimed at honouring the legacy of the student revolt while reviving youth activism and civic participation ahead of the 2026 milestone.

Wits appoints Terence Nombembe as Council chair

Former Auditor-General Terence Nombembe has been appointed chairperson of the University of the Witwatersrand Council for a three-year term, with the option of renewal, the university said on Thursday.

USAf backs NSFAS administration but warns deeper reforms are needed

Universities South Africa has backed Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela’s decision to place the National Student Financial Aid Scheme under administration, but warned that the intervention would not resolve the deeper structural problems facing the student funding system.

Tshwane ordered to restore power to schools

The High Court in Pretoria has ordered the City of Tshwane to restore electricity to schools that were cut off over unpaid property rates.

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