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Manamela says SA lacks coherent system to plan skills economy needs

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The minister said South Africa’s skills planning system had long suffered from weak coordination, duplication and poor integration between institutions.
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Mhlauli returns to former school to hand over Huawei-backed cyber lab

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Mhlauli said returning Paballelo Senior Secondary reminded her of the dreams learners carried and the educators who encouraged them to strive for success.
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DBE honours Northern Cape schools in School Nutrition awards

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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.
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Mpumalanga learners complete crime prevention and justice programme

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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.
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Gwarube launches robotics and digital learning lab in Cape Town

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

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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.
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Wits appoints Terence Nombembe as Council chair

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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.
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Reforms to South Africa’s technical colleges keep failing students and employers: why?

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South Africa’s 50 public technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges are, in the main, struggling institutions. In many, throughput rates – how many students qualify in the expected time – are low. Some lecturers are under-qualified and under-resourced. Relationships with employers, which are crucial for the type of training that these colleges offer, are uneven.

Comment extended on draft school pregnancy rules

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The Equal Education Law Centre, the Western Cape Children’s Commissioner and Ilitha Labantu have raised concerns over the Department of Basic Education’s draft regulations on managing learner pregnancy, warning that gaps could undermine implementation.

Manamela unveils R443 billion skills plan, targets jobs and training outcomes

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Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela has outlined a R443 billion medium-term budget to drive South Africa’s post-school education and training priorities, presenting the 2026/27 Annual Performance Plan (APP) to Parliament’s higher education committee on Thursday.

Ramaphosa sets 4 November as date for 2026 Local Government Elections

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has proclaimed the 2026 municipal elections, clearing the way for the official gazetting of the poll date and setting the stage for voters to head to the ballot later this year.

SA launches first national diabetes dashboard to boost patient care

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South Africa has taken a major step in tackling one of the country’s leading causes of death by launching its first National Diabetes Dashboard, designed to give healthcare workers near-real-time data on patient management.

Gauteng launches African neurodiversity body and journal to boost autism research

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The Gauteng Department of Education has launched the African Neurodiversity Association and the African Journal of Neurodiversity, in a move aimed at strengthening autism research, advocacy and support from an African perspective.

UKZN duo Baloyi, Mnyandu earn Junior Bok honours

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Two standout players from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Hlekane Baloyi and Asanda Mnyandu, have been selected for the national team in the South African Women’s U20 training squad, highlighting their rapid rise in the game ahead of the 2026 SA Rugby U20 Women’s Tournament in Johannesburg.

Gina takes graduate opportunities to rural KZN

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Other institutions to take part in the event were the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, the Department of Social Development and the Independent Electoral Commission.

World Cup dream awaits 20 lucky Bafana fans

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The department said on Wednesday that the Mzansi to the World Cup “Lucky Fans” Competition was aimed at celebrating the country’s football culture and giving ordinary fans “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the 2026 FIFA World Cup live”.

Manamela weighs NSFAS board options after new resignations

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Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela has accepted a series of resignations from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) board, including acting chairperson Dr Mugwena Maluleke and board member Karabo Mohale, raising concerns about whether the board can continue to function lawfully.

Gwarube calls for Treasury probe into R1.6bn textbook tender

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Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has called for an urgent investigation into alleged irregularities in a R1.6 billion textbook procurement process for Grade 1 to 3 learners.

Maile rules out disruptions at Bovet Primary amid overcrowding concerns

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Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile has ruled out further disruptions at Bovet Primary School in Alexandra, urging parents to avoid protests that interfere with teaching despite ongoing overcrowding challenges.

48% of Gauteng schools face severe overcrowding

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Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile, briefing the media on Tuesday, said 1,021 of the province’s 2,111 public schools are over-subscribed, representing 48% of all schools. This includes 41% of primary schools and 64% of secondary schools.

Manamela charts path for sustainable higher education funding

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Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has outlined a solid plan to secure the future of the country’s universities, acknowledging both the achievements and the challenges of the current funding model.

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