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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.
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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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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.

KZN spelling bee star heads to world stage after continental success

KwaZulu-Natal learner Ashton Singh has been honoured by the provincial Department of Education after placing second in the Junior Division at the 2026 African Spelling Bee, and helping South Africa win the overall team title.

Mhaule calls for stronger early learning to improve outcomes

Deputy Minister of Basic Education Dr Reginah Mhaule on Tuesday reiterated the department’s focus on strengthening foundational learning, with particular emphasis on literacy and numeracy.

Gwarube again calls for urgent, sustained ECD investment

Government has set aside R10 billion over three years to support ECD subsidies, including an increase in the subsidy from R17 to R24 per child per day.

Student leaders, EFF slam Manamela’s decision on NSFAS administration

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela announced on Monday that NSFAS had been placed under administration with immediate effect.

Bail denied for KuGompo principal accused of ordering lover’s murder

Prosecutor Lerato Ngqinileyo told the court that releasing George Jude Plaatjies would undermine public confidence in the criminal justice system.

OWLAG honours teachers behind 100% matric success

The awards recognised departmental teaching excellence using measurable indicators drawn from the Independent Examinations Board.

NSFAS placed under administration

Professor Hlengani Mathebula has been appointed to return stability to the embattled scheme.

R5m boost for KZN learning centre as Gondwe backs second-chance education

The centre serves out-of-school youth and adults who are not in employment, education, or training,

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