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Last-minute venue dispute forces postponement of National Schools Athletics Championships

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The National Schools Athletics Championships have been postponed from 8–11 April 2026 to 29 April 2026 following a last-minute venue change caused by the unavailability of Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, sparking criticism from organisers, government stakeholders, political parties and leaving athletes in limbo while parents face financial losses.
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Mpumalanga principal dismissed for sexual relationship with learner

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A Mpumalanga school principal has been dismissed after being found guilty of engaging in a sexual relationship with a learner.
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As public comments open, DBE’s draft history overhaul draws criticism

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The Department of Basic Education late on Thursday called for public comment on the draft history curriculum for Grades 4 to 12.
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Team SA presents Africa Spelling Bee trophy to minister

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Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube on Thursday received the Africa Spelling Bee Championship trophy after South African learners secured a narrow victory at the continental competition.
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Chikunga tells BRICS+ youth to drive ‘self-determined’ innovation

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Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has told young people from BRICS+ countries to pursue innovation that helps preserve sovereignty and the right to self-determination, particularly in the Global South.
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Learner driver, instructor arrested in KZN licence sting

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KwaZulu-Natal transport officials arrested a learner driver and an instructor at a Pietermaritzburg driving licence testing centre on Wednesday, as MEC Siboniso Duma said up to half the province’s motorists may be using fraudulently obtained licences.
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Among the key risks are powerful rip currents, stronger than usual tidal flows and rapidly rising water levels that could catch bathers off guard. 

GDE says schools got funds to pay power bills

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The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) says schools were allocated funds in November 2025 specifically to settle their municipal obligations, including electricity accounts, amid ongoing concerns over unpaid bills and possible service interruptions.

Draft BELA rules aim to keep pregnant learners in school

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Draft regulations gazetted last week will require schools to support pregnant learners to stay in class and return after childbirth, while requiring pregnancies involving learners under 16 to be reported to social workers and police.

UFH vice-chancellor Sakhela Buhlungu placed on suspension following forensic report

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‎The suspension centres on irregularities in the appointment processes of two executive directors, where council approval was not obtained.

LaLiga, Royal Bafokeng launch elite youth football academy

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The initiative brings together LaLiga's globally recognised youth development methodology and the long-term development strategy of the Royal Bafokeng Nation.

DHET, Google sign AI skills deal with 10,000 scholarships

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Google tools contributed R118 billion to the economy in 2023, and AI is set to add another R172bn via new skills and growth opportunities.

Chiloane orders probe into fatal Daveyton school wall collapse

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The department is providing psycho-social support to affected learners, teachers, and the bereaved family.

Manamela: Access alone won’t transform African universities

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The project prioritises learners in pre-school, Grade R, Grade 7, and Grade 11.

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South African universities need to recover the intellectual purpose of postgraduate education, resist xenophobia in the academy, and improve the quality of supervision, Professor Jonathan Jansen said at a national higher education colloquium this month

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Chiloane wants stronger school sports drive to grow Gauteng talent

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Court clears way for KZN’s controversial R2.5bn school nutrition programme

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The programme provides meals to about 2.5 million learners a day in the province.

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