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Gauteng 2027 Grade 1 and 8 applications open on 5 August

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Parents applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8 placements at Gauteng public schools for the 2027 academic year will be able to submit applications from 5 August, with the Gauteng Department of Education urging families to apply early as demand for school places continues to grow.
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Maile defends feeder zones as Gauteng schools run out of space

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Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile has defended the province's school feeder zone policy, saying it is needed to manage severe overcrowding as thousands of new learners continue to enter Gauteng's public education system each year.
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Stellantis, Social Coding SA partner to bring AI and coding skills to underserved schools

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Stellantis South Africa has partnered with Social Coding South Africa to equip learners and teachers in underserved communities with the digital skills needed for an increasingly technology-driven economy, with the programme set to begin reaching beneficiaries in early 2027.
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School placement crisis drives record demand for UCT Online High School

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UCT Online High School says it has received the highest number of applications in its history as thousands of South African families continue to struggle to secure places for their children in traditional high schools.
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Antalyaspor JPM CT, RV United crowned Engen Knockout Challenge Cape Town champions

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Antalyaspor JPM CT and RV United were crowned the 2026 Engen Knockout Challenge Cape Town champions after winning their respective finals on penalties at Erica Park Sports Ground in Belhar on Sunday.
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Winelands learners win international award for TB research

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Two Cape Winelands school learners have won an international research award for projects examining the use of artificial intelligence to detect tuberculosis and the ability of homemade masks to filter airborne micro-organisms.
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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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DBE honours all 75 education districts for surpassing 80% matric pass rate

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Inside Prison Walls: Mpumalanga learners given first-hand warning against crime

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Education excellence awards: Gwarube says matric performance will be measured beyond pass rate

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Manamela demands stronger governance and accountability from SETAs

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Team SA finishes fourth at World Spelling Bee

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DBE to honour top-performing districts and schools at national awards

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EWSETA appoints Kedibone Moroane-Nkhobo as new chief executive

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SRCs demand end to R52,000 NSFAS accommodation cap as student debt mounts

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Gungubele calls for workplace learning to close digital skills gap

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OPINION| World Skills Youth Day: SA has misunderstood what skills are

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Karabo Primary teacher remains in custody for alleged sexual abuse of learner

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As schools reopen, Hammanskraal family still waiting for missing initiate

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Teachers trained to flag vision problems in learners

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UKZN student Andiswa Mbanjwa selected for SA Kho Kho squad

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From seeds to space with SA learners

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From seeds to space with SA learners

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Learners from seven schools in the Cederberg will take part in a scientific experiment examining how exposure to space affects the germination and growth of rooibos seeds.

Applications open for €15,000 Herman Mashaba scholarship in Austria

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ActionSA president and Johannesburg mayoral candidate Herman Mashaba has urged South African graduates to apply for a scholarship that cuts annual tuition fees by €15,000 for selected master’s programmes in Austria.

Making every day a Mandela Day, Gauteng schools benefit from strategic partnership

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The initiative, themed "Making every day a Mandela Day", was meant to highlight the power of collaboration in strengthening education infrastructure.

Investing in children is what Madiba would have wanted, says Minister Gwarube

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Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has stressed the importance of long-term investment in education as fundamental to the legacy of Nelson Mandela, calling for stronger partnerships between her department, business and civilians to improve the living conditions for millions of children.

Nel warns law students against overreliance on AI in legal studies

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Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Andries Nel has warned law students against relying on artificial intelligence (AI) to complete university assignments, saying the technology should be used to support, not replace, critical thinking, ethical judgment and personal responsibility.

Mhaule says AI labs will prepare learners for jobs of the future

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Deputy Minister of Basic Education Reginah Mhaule has called for stronger collaboration between government, business and communities to prepare South African learners for the digital economy, saying partnerships are critical to ensuring no child is left behind in the age of artificial intelligence.

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.

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