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Maile rejects claim that R230m GDE office rental bill came at expense of school funding

Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile has rejected claims that money meant for schools was spent on office accommodation, saying the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) does not procure or lease office space.
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High Court suspends Mathebula’s appointment as NSFAS administrator

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has suspended the appointment of Professor Hlengani Mathebula as administrator of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), pending a final decision on a legal challenge brought by seven former board members.
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PHOTOS: Manamela calls for ‘systemic reset’ of PSET sector at high-level dialogue

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has said that South Africa’s post-school education and training system needs fundamental reform to address governance weaknesses, funding pressures and a failure to consistently translate training into employment opportunities.

Manamela urges industry to open doors to TVET students

Manamela said government could not bridge the gap between skills training and employment on its own and urged companies to treat workplaces as places of learning.

Manamela pressed over pay of NSFAS advisers amid Treasury approval questions

Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela has been pressed by MPs to explain who authorised the remuneration of four advisers appointed to assist National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) administrator Professor Hlengani Mathebula after confirming that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana had not approved their pay.

Only two days left to apply for 10 fully funded veterinary medicine places

The University of South Africa (Unisa) has opened applications for 10 South African students to study towards a fully funded six-year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) degree at the University of Namibia (UNAM) in Windhoek.

Manamela warns NSFAS funding shortfall has grown to R15bn

Briefing Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education on Wednesday on progress in stabilising NSFAS under administration, Manamela said the shortfall had grown from about R2.5 billion in 2018 to R13.5 billion last year and was now estimated at about R15 billion.
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DHET, Services SETA launch R2.9bn internship drive to place 20,000 unemployed graduates

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), in partnership with Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) have officially launched a R2.947 billion national internship programme aimed at placing 20,000 unemployed university and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college graduates into structured workplace learning over the next 24 months.

Women near parity in HyperionDev enrolment, but hold just 23% of SA technical jobs

As South Africa marks Women’s Month, new data from tech education provider HyperionDev shows women are approaching parity in its student enrolment, even as they remain significantly underrepresented in technical jobs.

Gwarube publishes three draft BELA regulations and SGB notice for public comment

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has published three sets of draft regulations and a related draft notice under the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act for public comment as government continues implementing the legislation.

Gauteng Education recorded 22,020 child abuse and protection cases from 2023 to 2026

The Gauteng Department of Education recorded 22,020 child abuse, learner protection and related cases across its reporting, counselling and investigation systems between 2023 and 2026.

Ferreira adds 100m bronze as SA builds World U20 medal tally in Oregon

South Africa added another medal to its World Athletics U20 Championships haul in Eugene, Oregon, on Friday morning SA time as Marko Ferreira claimed bronze in the men's 100m final, building on Jaco van Dyk's shot put bronze from the opening day.

Malatsi puts rural digital inclusion at centre of Eksteenskuil Computer Centre launch

Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi said government remains committed to building an inclusive digital economy where every South African, regardless of geography, income or background, has the opportunity to participate meaningfully in the country’s digital future.

CETA partners with V&A Waterfront in ambitious new skills project

CETA is the lead partner in a work-based skills and learning programme linked to the V&A Waterfront's expansion, which will develop an additional 5,000 square metres land over the next decade and a half.

Former NSFAS board member accused of stealing 10 laptops meant for Eastern Cape schools

Employees of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) have opened a theft case against a former board member accused of stealing 10 laptops intended for under-resourced schools in the Eastern Cape.

Eastern Cape education faces R1.7bn school infrastructure shortfall

The Eastern Cape Department of Education has infrastructure commitments of R4.069 billion against an available allocation of R2.319 billion, leaving an estimated R1.7 billion funding shortfall as 320 planned projects remain deferred and numerous disaster-damaged schools await rehabilitation

TETA to pay 104 students this week as 108 delayed cases undergo verification

The Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) has committed to paying outstanding bursary allowances owed to 104 students by Friday, while a further 108 beneficiaries will undergo an expedited documentation and verification process next week.

Mercedes-Benz invests R6 million in Eastern Cape STEM programme

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) has announced a R6 million investment to expand the Kutlwanong Centre for Maths, Science & Technology’s Promaths Programme in kuGompo, Eastern Cape.

Gauteng records 210 055 school applications in four hours

Gauteng’s online admissions system recorded 210 055 Grade 1 and Grade 8 school applications within its first four hours on Wednesday, according to the provincial Department of Education.

UCT leads continental push to redefine excellence in higher education

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has partnered with Applied Higher Education (AppliedHE) to launch the All-Africa Rankings Initiative, aimed at developing an African-informed framework for measuring excellence across the continent's public and private higher education institutions.

Five teachers face disciplinary action as Gauteng targets troubled Khutsong school

The department has placed Badirile Secondary School under close monitoring as it works with police to address violence, bullying, gangsterism and poor discipline.

DSTI urges University of Limpopo to lead Africa in emerging Exposome Science research

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) has encouraged the University of Limpopo's Centre for Global Change to deepen its engagement with international research networks and position itself as Africa's leading hub for the emerging field of Exposome Science.

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