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Godlimpi was speaking at the launch of the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and National Empowerment Fund (NEF) partnership in Fourways, Johannesburg on Friday last week, where the two entities each committed R500 million to a programme targeting the creation of 30 000 jobs.

Defending champions South Africa have reached the 2026 COSAFA CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers final and secured qualification for the 2027 CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana.

The National School of Government (NSG) launched two new occupational qualifications targeting administrative and management skills across all three spheres of government to help strengthen public service capabilities.

The celebration featured vibrant performances by learners and educators, showcasing traditional songs, dances and creative cultural expressions reflective of South Africa's rich multicultural landscape. The programme also emphasised the role of storytelling, indigenous music, language and custom in connecting younger generations with their heritage.

South African learners have raised the country’s flag high at the 2026 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secondary School Essay Competition, with KwaZulu-Natal learner Siyambonga Makhoba securing third place in the regional competition.

The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) and the ASISA Foundation have partnered to launch a new actuarial science bursary and financial literacy programme aimed at expanding access to one of South Africa's critical scarce-skills professions.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) received 51,474 funding applications in the first four days of its 2027 application cycle.

The Congress of South African Students (COSAS) has demanded that President Cyril Ramaphosa remove Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube over the handling of the Foundation Phase textbook catalogue, implementation of education legislation, and the “targeting” of senior officials in the department.

The Community Education and Training (CET) college workforce and organisational structures could be reconfigured as government develops a new delivery model built around hybrid learning, technology and community-based learning hubs.

By Charmaine Ndlela Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has urged young people to turn their passions for music, fashion, dance, culinary arts and...