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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.

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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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Ntuli urges African scholars to turn research into policy in changing global order

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called on African scholars to move beyond academic debate and play a direct role in shaping public policy, saying the continent's future will depend on how effectively research is translated into action in an increasingly multipolar world.

Parliament urges TVET colleges to strengthen industry links and tackle governance concerns

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has urged Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to strengthen partnerships with industry and align their curricula with labour market demands to ensure graduates leave with skills that meet employers' needs.

Learners receive trauma support after fatal shooting of Tsakane teacher

The Gauteng Department of Education has deployed trauma support teams to Michael Zulu Primary School after an educator was shot dead while walking alongside a group of learners less than a kilometre from the Tsakane school.

Opinion| Using Recognition of Prior Learning to bridge South Africa’s skills gap

Across South Africa, a persistent problem is holding back economic growth. Industries are struggling to fill important roles, yet thousands of experienced professionals are stuck in junior positions.

Lucky Dube school of performing arts opens in Mpumalanga

The Mpumalanga government has officially opened the Lucky Dube Secondary School of Performing Arts, the province's first no-fee public secondary school dedicated to performing arts, in Ermelo, Msukaligwa Local Municipality.
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Mandela career festival connects Western Cape learners with study, training opportunities

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) officially launched the 2026 Mandela Day Career Development Festival at Umyezo Wema Apile High School in Grabouw, Western Cape, on Monday, with over 2000 learners in attendance.

Gauteng 2027 Grade 1 and 8 applications open on 5 August

Parents applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8 placements at Gauteng public schools for the 2027 academic year will be able to submit applications from 5 August, with the Gauteng Department of Education urging families to apply early as demand for school places continues to grow.

Maile defends feeder zones as Gauteng schools run out of space

Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile has defended the province's school feeder zone policy, saying it is needed to manage severe overcrowding as thousands of new learners continue to enter Gauteng's public education system each year.

Stellantis, Social Coding SA partner to bring AI and coding skills to underserved schools

Stellantis South Africa has partnered with Social Coding South Africa to equip learners and teachers in underserved communities with the digital skills needed for an increasingly technology-driven economy, with the programme set to begin reaching beneficiaries in early 2027.

School placement crisis drives record demand for UCT Online High School

UCT Online High School says it has received the highest number of applications in its history as thousands of South African families continue to struggle to secure places for their children in traditional high schools.

Antalyaspor JPM CT, RV United crowned Engen Knockout Challenge Cape Town champions

Antalyaspor JPM CT and RV United were crowned the 2026 Engen Knockout Challenge Cape Town champions after winning their respective finals on penalties at Erica Park Sports Ground in Belhar on Sunday.

Winelands learners win international award for TB research

Two Cape Winelands school learners have won an international research award for projects examining the use of artificial intelligence to detect tuberculosis and the ability of homemade masks to filter airborne micro-organisms.

UJ study: Underweight rate doubled among 129 Gauteng learners from 2020 to 2022

The proportion of underweight children at poorly resourced Gauteng schools doubled between 2020 and 2022, a University of Johannesburg study has found.

South African learners crack world’s top 10 as country records best-ever spelling bee finish

South African learners have recorded the country's strongest performance at an international spelling competition after two pupils finished among the world's top 10 and Team South Africa secured fourth place at the inaugural World Spelling Bee Championships in Shanghai, China.

West Coast TVET launches joint safety forum to tackle campus crime and GBVF

West Coast TVET College has launched a Campus Community Safety Forum aimed at preventing crime, tackling gender-based violence and strengthening cooperation between students, police, college management and surrounding communities.

DBE honours all 75 education districts for surpassing 80% matric pass rate

The Department of Basic Education has presented special ministerial recognition for the collective achievement of all 75 education districts after each recorded a National Senior Certificate pass rate above 80% in the 2025 examinations.

Inside Prison Walls: Mpumalanga learners given first-hand warning against crime

The initiative, led by the Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison in partnership with the provincial Department of Education and the Department of Correctional Services, aims to deter young people from engaging in criminal activities by exposing them to the harsh realities of incarceration.

Education excellence awards: Gwarube says matric performance will be measured beyond pass rate

South Africa will expand the way it measures the performance of schools and education districts, placing greater emphasis on learner retention, Bachelor passes, distinctions and participation in key subjects rather than relying primarily on the matric pass rate, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube said on Friday.

Manamela demands stronger governance and accountability from SETAs

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has warned Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) that poor governance, misuse of public funds and resistance to oversight will not be tolerated, saying institutions that undermine public trust will face consequences.

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