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The University of Limpopo (UL) has trained teachers to recognise early signs of vision problems among learners and refer them for professional eye examinations before untreated conditions begin to affect their classroom performance.
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UKZN student Andiswa Mbanjwa selected for SA Kho Kho squad

Andiswa Mbanjwa has been selected for a 15-member South African squad that will compete at the Commonwealth Kho Kho Championships in India.
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From seeds to space with SA learners

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

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

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

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

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

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).

Ramaphosa calls for overhaul of global education funding to protect access for all

Speaking at the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 High-Level Steering Committee Leaders Group meeting at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on Friday, Ramaphosa said education was central to achieving the broader United Nations 2030 Agenda and urged countries to strengthen investment in resilient education systems.

UNISA students raise NSFAS payment delays and data allowance concerns with deputy minister

Cassim said he had been informed that NSFAS transferred funds to the university on 2 July, despite receiving student registration data at the end of March and an updated file in April. He questioned why the process had taken so long.

Health Department fills 625 posts but flags rejection of rural areas

The Department of Health has placed 625 newly qualified healthcare professionals across the country but has raised concerns after dozens of graduates turned down postings, with many unwilling to serve in rural and underserved communities where medical services are urgently needed.

Dube-Ncube: Degrees without jobs are only ‘half a solution’

The higher education department must do more than widen access to universities and colleges, Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube said, warning that a qualification without a clear pathway to work was “only half a solution”.

Limpopo robotics teams put SA coding curriculum on global stage

Two Limpopo learner teams have taken South Africa’s coding and robotics curriculum to the global stage, representing the country at the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge Grand Finale in Geneva, Switzerland.

UCT breaks into global top 10 for SDG partnerships ranking

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has broken into the global top 10 of the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings for Sustainable Development Goal 17, climbing to eighth place from the 101–200 band in 2025.

Chelo App helps SA schools turn alumni support into traceable funding

A South African education technology platform, Chelo App, is changing the way schools raise funds by connecting them directly with alumni, donors and community members while ensuring that every rand donated is fully traceable through the projects it funds.

Free State, Boland open Craven Week with wins in Gqeberha

The 2026 FNB Under-18 Craven Week got under way at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Monday, with Boland fighting back to beat the Leopards 39-20 before Free State claimed a 66-41 win over the Limpopo Blue Bulls.

UKZN pilots smart diabetes device to help elderly manage medication

UKZN said the Umdoni Diabetes Project was developed by its Electronic Engineering and Computer Engineering discipline to address a common challenge faced by older patients: remembering to take insulin correctly and on time.

Gwarube warns pit toilet risks remain despite clearing 2018 school backlog

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says unsafe sanitation remains a challenge at some schools despite the government completing the eradication of all pit toilets identified through the 2018 Sanitation Appropriate for Education (SAFE) Initiative audit.

KZN strikes gold at 2026 SASCE choral eisteddfod

KwaZulu-Natal schools won 24 national trophies at the 2026 ABC Motsepe South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE) National Championship, reinforcing the province’s reputation as one of the country’s strongest school choral performers.

UNISA Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre celebrates 98 postgraduate graduates

The centre, inaugurated in January 2007, serves as UNISA's regional hub in Ethiopia and reflects the university's commitment to expanding access to quality higher education beyond South Africa's borders.

Gina launches National Science Month, says science must drive SA development

Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr Nomalungelo Gina on Saturday launched South Africa’s inaugural National Science Month, calling for science, technology and innovation to be placed at the centre of the country’s development agenda.

16 Cuban-trained SA doctors graduate as Mandela-Castro programme marks 30 years

A cohort of 16 South African medical doctors graduated in the Eastern Cape on Friday through the Nelson Mandela/Fidel Castro Medical Programme, as government marked 30 years of a scheme aimed at strengthening healthcare in rural and underserved communities.

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