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GDE flags rising school violence, vandalism in Gauteng schools — MEC Maile cites 4,600 violence incidents, 4,100 vandalism cases

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NSFAS, SIU welcome court ruling invalidating student payment tender

The court on June 12 ruled that the procurement process which led to service-level agreements between NSFAS and eZaga Holdings, Coinvest Africa, Noracco Corporation and Tenet Technology was unconstitutional, unlawful and invalid.
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Private sector-funded bursary scheme proposed to expand tertiary access

The department said the proposed bursary scheme could provide financial support to students at private institutions and help broaden access to tertiary education at a time of increasing pressure on public resources.

South Africa’s reading crisis demands urgent intervention, committee hears

The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has warned that the inability of most South African learners to read for meaning by the prescribed age constitutes a violation of their constitutional right to basic education.

Fort Hare tops EC universities in national research rankings

UFH has emerged as the top-performing university in the Eastern Cape for research output, outperforming several institutions and ranking among South Africa's leading research universities.

Youth Month| Sergeant Niemand saddles up for crime fight

Marline Niemand is part of a new generation of police officers using mounted policing to reach areas where vehicles cannot easily tread.

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WCED rejects racial profiling claims, clashes with Parliament over admissions inquiry

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has rejected allegations of racial profiling in learner admissions, describing claims raised during a parliamentary committee meeting as "false and misleading".

ANCYL, SADTU students demand SACE scrap teacher subscription fees

The ANC Youth League (ANCYL) and the SADTU Students’ Chapter have called on the South African Council for Educators (SACE) to scrap “unfair fees imposed on unemployed educators”.

WATCH: Applications open for Global Goals 2030 Africa Scholarship

Employers across Africa are being urged to apply for the third intake of the Global Goals 2030: Africa Scholarship before applications close on 30 June 2026.

Court rules matric results can still be published

The High Court in Pretoria has rejected a bid by the Information Regulator to appeal a ruling that allows matric results to be published in newspapers and online using exam numbers.

More than 1.1 million learners report school violence, Stats SA says

More than 1.1 million learners in South Africa have experienced some form of violence at school, with 14% reporting physical violence by teachers, according to a report released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) during Child Protection Week.

NSFAS seeks former beneficiaries owed R77 million in loan overpayment refunds

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it has identified thousands of former beneficiaries who are collectively owed about R77 million in refunds arising from overpaid study loans, most of which date back to before 2010.

Some Western Cape schools closed as severe storm system moves in

Schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education District in the Western Cape will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday as authorities prepare for severe weather expected to affect large parts of the province.

New KZN tech school will train future engineers, innovators

KwaZulu-Natal has opened a specialised ICT, engineering, and technology school in the Amajuba District, in an effort to expand technical education and prepare learners for jobs in the modern economy.

SIU uncovers R8.3m bursary abuse in Free State Premier’s Office

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says more than R8.3 million was misused in the Free State Office of the Premier’s (OTP) bursary programme, following findings of serious maladministration, irregular expenditure and the awarding of bursaries to ineligible beneficiaries.

SA’s top school choirs gearing up for national SASCE finals in Pretoria

The four-day event is expected to showcase some of the country’s strongest young performers while celebrating South Africa’s cultural and linguistic diversity.

Campus walk raises support for hungry Mandela University students

The walk drew staff and students from various faculties and departments.

Youth Month| Sergeant Tyuwa puts eyes in the sky for SAPS

Young officers like Siphosethu Tyuwa are making a meaningful impact in communities.

Gauteng asbestos school backlog under fire

The Gauteng government has long promised to replace asbestos schools with safe, modern infrastructure.

Social Development marks International Children’s Day at Hammanskraal school for deaf learners

By Charmaine Ndlela The Department of Social Development marked International Children’s Day at the Dominican School for the Deaf in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, on...

Bantwana edge Tanzania to reach final round of U17 World Cup qualifiers

Bantwana head coach Ntombifuthi Khumalo said the match was as tough as expected.

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