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

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

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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.
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Manamela demands stronger governance and accountability from SETAs

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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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Team SA finishes fourth at World Spelling Bee

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Team South Africa secured fourth place at the World Spelling Bee Championship in Shanghai, China, with 13-year-old North West learner Mbulelo Tolom finishing sixth overall.
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DBE to honour top-performing districts and schools at national awards

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The country’s best-performing and most-improved education districts and schools will be recognised at the 12th National Education Excellence Awards in Sandton on Friday, the Department of Basic Education said.
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EWSETA appoints Kedibone Moroane-Nkhobo as new chief executive

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The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) has appointed Kedibone Moroane-Nkhobo as its new chief executive officer, saying the appointment comes as it seeks to strengthen skills development and stakeholder partnerships in the energy and water sectors.
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SRCs demand end to R52,000 NSFAS accommodation cap as student debt mounts

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Students’ Representative Councils (SRCs) at four major universities have called for the R52,000 annual NSFAS accommodation cap to be scrapped, saying that funding shortfalls are driving poor and working-class students into debt and putting their studies at risk.
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DHET defends R9.9m bill for four NSFAS advisers

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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

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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.

WATCH: KZN Education probes job-selling claims made by wife of spokesperson

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The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has ordered an investigation into job-selling and sex-for-jobs allegations against its spokesperson, Muzi Mahlambi, despite Mahlambi and his wife saying the video containing the claims was recorded four years ago and was not factual.

DBE launches literacy toolkit to tackle reading crisis

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The Department of Basic Education (DBE) is launching a national literacy-promotion toolkit aimed at coordinating efforts to encourage reading in homes, schools and communities.

UKZN team helps treat 74 patients in surgical marathon

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Urology specialists and trainees from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) helped treat 74 patients during a five-day surgical marathon aimed at reducing elective surgery waiting lists in the public healthcare system.

Junior Proteas take 1-0 lead after dramatic 45-run triumph in Beckenham

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South Africa Under-19 claimed a hard-fought 45-run victory over England Under-19 in the opening youth cricket Test at the County Ground in Beckenham, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

Mafumo believes Bantwana will return stronger after World Cup qualifying exit

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South Africa’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup ended on Sunday after Bantwana suffered a 3-1 defeat by Kenya in the second leg of their final qualifying tie at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.

Wits to honour pioneers in business, medicine and mathematics

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The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) will confer honorary doctorates on three South African trailblazers in business, medicine and mathematics during its Winter Graduation ceremonies this week.

UP launches R50m campaign to clear graduates’ historical debt

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The University of Pretoria (UP) has launched a R50 million fundraising campaign aimed at helping about 1,500 graduates access qualifications they have already earned but cannot receive because of outstanding historical debt.

North West winter camps support nearly 36 000 matric pupils ahead of final exams

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Nearly 36 000 Grade 12 learners in the North West are receiving additional tuition and examination preparation through the provincial education department’s winter camp programme ahead of the 2026 National Senior Certificate examinations.

Specialist anaesthesiologist to run 161km race to raise funds for UKZN medical students

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University of KwaZulu-Natal alumnus Dr Sizwe Zungu will run a 161km ultra-marathon in the Eastern Cape to raise R100,000 for financially challenged medical students.

UNESCO: Global education aid set to fall 30% by 2027

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Global aid for education is projected to decline by as much as 30% between 2023 and 2027, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) warned on Friday in its Global Education Monitoring Report, released at the Transforming Education Summit (TES+4).

Ramaphosa calls for overhaul of global education funding to protect access for all

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Speaking at the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 High-Level Steering Committee Leaders Group meeting at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on Friday, Ramaphosa said education was central to achieving the broader United Nations 2030 Agenda and urged countries to strengthen investment in resilient education systems.

UNISA students raise NSFAS payment delays and data allowance concerns with deputy minister

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Cassim said he had been informed that NSFAS transferred funds to the university on 2 July, despite receiving student registration data at the end of March and an updated file in April. He questioned why the process had taken so long.

Health Department fills 625 posts but flags rejection of rural areas

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The Department of Health has placed 625 newly qualified healthcare professionals across the country but has raised concerns after dozens of graduates turned down postings, with many unwilling to serve in rural and underserved communities where medical services are urgently needed.

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