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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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Mhaule says AI labs will prepare learners for jobs of the future

Deputy Minister of Basic Education Reginah Mhaule has called for stronger collaboration between government, business and communities to prepare South African learners for the digital economy, saying partnerships are critical to ensuring no child is left behind in the age of artificial intelligence.
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The recent release of the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) Learning and Teaching Support Material (LTSM) catalogue is a critical intervention aimed at addressing precisely this challenge.

Mhlauli urges youth to honour Mandela through service, leadership and active citizenship

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Noncebo Mhlauli has urged young South Africans to honour Nelson Mandela's legacy through service, leadership and active participation in democracy rather than entitlement.

Chikunga hails graduation of 20 wheelchair technicians as disability skills drive expands

The graduates completed specialised training in the provision, maintenance and repair of wheelchairs and other assistive mobility devices, equipping them with practical skills while helping to strengthen mobility support services nationwide.

DHET defends R9.9m bill for four NSFAS advisers

The Ministry of Higher Education and Training has defended the approximately R9.9 million in combined annual remuneration allocated to four technical advisers appointed to support the administration of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), saying the structure is smaller and less costly than previous governance support arrangements.

Six SA spellers compete at inaugural World Cup in Shanghai

Six young South African spellers are representing the country at the inaugural Spelling Bee World Cup in Shanghai, China, after winning the continental team title earlier this year.
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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.

SA turns to young agricultural economists to tackle food security, jobs crisis

South Africa needs more agricultural economists to help tackle food security, rural development, trade, climate change and job creation, the Department of Agriculture said at a student symposium in Pretoria on Friday.

Limpopo rolls out 465 winter learning centres in bid for 90%+ matric pass rate

The Limpopo Department of Education has launched 465 Winter Enrichment Learning Centres across the province to support 93,500 Grade 12 learners ahead of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, as it targets a matric pass rate of more than 90% this year.

Africa Skills buys former Telkom campus to build major artisan training hub

Africa Skills Training and Management Services has bought Telkom’s former learning campus in Olifantsfontein, Gauteng, with plans to redevelop the site into one of the country’s largest artisan training hubs.

merSETA extends 2026/27 discretionary grant deadline after guideline changes

The Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA) has extended the closing date for its 2026/2027 Discretionary Grant Funding Window by two weeks, giving stakeholders more time to submit applications after amendments to grant guidelines were approved.

Wife, brother-in-law and hitmen sentenced for brutal murder of Botshabelo teacher

The High Court in Bloemfontein, sitting in Botshabelo, has sentenced four people, including the wife and brother-in-law of slain teacher Fezile Mnyobisi, for his premeditated murder.

KZN leads ABC Motsepe schools choral finals after day two

KwaZulu-Natal led the 2026 ABC Motsepe South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod after the first two days of national competition, with 11 trophies as choirs from across the country headed into the final stretch of the four-day championships.

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