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ActionSA president and Johannesburg mayoral candidate Herman Mashaba has urged South African graduates to apply for a scholarship that cuts annual tuition fees by €15,000 for selected master’s programmes in Austria.
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has stressed the importance of long-term investment in education as fundamental to the legacy of Nelson Mandela, calling for stronger partnerships between her department, business and civilians to improve the living conditions for millions of children.
Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Andries Nel has warned law students against relying on artificial intelligence (AI) to complete university assignments, saying the technology should be used to support, not replace, critical thinking, ethical judgment and personal responsibility.
Deputy Minister of Basic Education Reginah Mhaule has called for stronger collaboration between government, business and communities to prepare South African learners for the digital economy, saying partnerships are critical to ensuring no child is left behind in the age of artificial intelligence.
The recent release of the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) Learning and Teaching Support Material (LTSM) catalogue is a critical intervention aimed at addressing precisely this challenge.
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Noncebo Mhlauli has urged young South Africans to honour Nelson Mandela's legacy through service, leadership and active participation in democracy rather than entitlement.
The graduates completed specialised training in the provision, maintenance and repair of wheelchairs and other assistive mobility devices, equipping them with practical skills while helping to strengthen mobility support services nationwide.
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 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.
