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Medical groups urge calm after UFS study on menstrual products

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Obstetric and reproductive organisations have urged calm after a University of the Free State (UFS) study detected endocrine-disrupting chemicals in some menstrual products, saying the research did not establish that the products cause infertility, hormonal dysfunction or cancer.
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Gauteng Education says all late Grade 1 and 8 applicants placed for 2026

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The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) said on Wednesday that 8.5% (33,650) of applications for the 2026 placement of Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners through its Online Admissions System were submitted during the late application period from December 17, 2025, to January 30, 2026.
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Advtech plans Durban university mega-campus, construction set for 2027

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South African education group Advtech is planning to build a new university “mega-campus” in Durban after securing 10 hectares of land for the development.
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Basic Education DG continues to monitor SAFE projects in the Eastern Cape

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Mathanzima Mweli, Director-General of the Department of Basic Education, has continued with the monitoring and support programme for the Sanitation Appropriate for Education (SAFE) projects under Batch 4 in the Eastern Cape.
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Diesel, petrol prices to increase on Wednesday

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Consumers will have to dig deeper into their pockets as the price of petrol is set to increase by 20 cents a litre from Wednesday.
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Manamela defends SETA interventions as R2.8bn recovery drive gains momentum

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Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela says decisive interventions at three troubled Sector Education and Training Authorities have begun restoring governance and unlocking billions in mismanaged funds, six months after the SETAs were placed under administration.
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Administration block in Moruleng Village school gutted by fire

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ANALYSIS| Education takes 23.7% of non-interest spending in 2026/27 budget

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2026 Budget signals economic recovery, protects the poor – Ramaphosa

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Student accommodation crisis: A growing emergency in higher education

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Letsie calls for Wits sociology head’s dismissal over ‘discriminatory’ remarks

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Gwarube enters race for DA deputy federal chairperson

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Department engages UFS over chemicals found in sanitary products

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The greatest risk of AI in higher education isn’t cheating – it’s the erosion of learning itself

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Hisense says technology museum to bridge gap between classroom theory and practical skills

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Bishops Diocesan College defend KES Water Polo tournament crown with win over St David’s

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Vodacom foundation rolls out R1.5m School of Excellence at Lavelilanga Secondary in Komani

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Rising star: Senty Maphosa connects youth, ECD practitioners and communities through Jozi My Jozi

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Strike on Iranian primary school kills dozens, authorities say

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Weekend roundup | Strike on Iranian primary school kills dozens, Vodacom foundation rolls out R1.5m, Manamela says skills development is a mandate

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MQA Lekgotla: Manamela says skills development is a mandate, not a favour

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Winde touts early-grade gains and R1.5bn school build in Western Cape SOPA

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Early childhood development gets R12.8bn boost in budget

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Early childhood development (ECD) will receive an additional R12.8 billion over the next three years, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said on Wednesday while delivering his budget speech.

Only 3 in 10 pupils read at grade level in early years, Reading Panel says

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Only about 30% of pupils in Grades 1 to 3 can read at the expected level, while 15% of Grade 3 pupils cannot read a single word correctly, the 2030 Reading Panel said on Tuesday as it released its 2026 report on early-grade literacy.

Deputy ministers back local suppliers after visit to disability employment factories

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Supported Employment Enterprises (SEE) took the spotlight during a joint oversight visit by Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Judith Nemadzinga-Tshabalala and Deputy Minister of Basic Education Makgabo Reginah Mhaule this week, as government looks to expand disability-inclusive procurement and job creation.

Lesufi moves to ease placement crisis with 18 new schools

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Premier Panyaza Lesufi has announced the construction of 18 additional schools in Gauteng as the province grapples with a placement crisis that has left about 2,000 learners still without classrooms.

DBE workshop aims to strengthen vocational skills of teachers

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The workshop forms part of a pilot curriculum developed by the DBE.

Is your child’s immunisation card up to date?

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Children in South Africa receive immunisation against diseases such as whooping cough (pertussis), diphtheria and tetanus in a series of doses as they grow.

R113m Mpumalanga school repair corruption: 33 suspects appear in Nelspruit court

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One of the accused is the former Acting Head of the Mpumalanga Department of Education.

Hilton finishes unbeaten as Independent Schools Cricket Festival closes with T20 finale

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Michaelhouse also ended on a high, cruising to a nine-wicket win over St Benedict’s.

OPINION | How universities must respond to close the gap between academia and gainful employment

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Gone are the days when universities could graduate students armed primarily with theoretical knowledge and expect them to thrive in a fast-evolving job market.

UKZN rocket engineer joins council for SA space regulation  

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Dr Sarisha Harrylal, an engineer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Aerospace Systems Research Institute (ASRI), has been appointed to the South African Council for Space Affairs (SACSA).

Weekend roundup | Mpumalanga education pounces as 23 arrested by Hawks, Gwarube says mother tongue learning is key, DBE says kids lose mother tongue...

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The Mpumalanga Department of Education said on Sunday it was monitoring developments after the arrests of 23 people, including senior government officials, in a R114 million corruption case involving the department.

Mpumalanga education ‘closely monitoring’ corruption case after 23 arrested by Hawks

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The suspects will appear in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on Monday, where they will face charges of corruption, theft, and fraud.

WATCH: Gwarube says mother tongue learning is bridge to stronger literacy, numeracy foundations

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The department’s focus this term is to ensure that all learners can understand the meaning of what is being taught in the classroom.

Most learners lose mother tongue schooling after Grade 3

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Children learn best in the language they know best, said the department.

Dube-Ncube says Kheta radio relaunch expands career guidance in official languages

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The programme is the first of its kind in Africa, offering free career development services to the public.

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