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The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is working towards clearer guidelines on sanitary dignity across universities and colleges, deputy minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube said on Wednesday.

Among the key risks are powerful rip currents, stronger than usual tidal flows and rapidly rising water levels that could catch bathers off guard. 

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) says schools were allocated funds in November 2025 specifically to settle their municipal obligations, including electricity accounts, amid ongoing concerns over unpaid bills and possible service interruptions.

Draft regulations gazetted last week will require schools to support pregnant learners to stay in class and return after childbirth, while requiring pregnancies involving learners under 16 to be reported to social workers and police.

‎The suspension centres on irregularities in the appointment processes of two executive directors, where council approval was not obtained.

Google tools contributed R118 billion to the economy in 2023, and AI is set to add another R172bn via new skills and growth opportunities.

The initiative brings together LaLiga's globally recognised youth development methodology and the long-term development strategy of the Royal Bafokeng Nation.

The department is providing psycho-social support to affected learners, teachers, and the bereaved family.

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has called for a fundamental shift in how African universities approach equity, warning that access alone does not guarantee true transformation.

The project prioritises learners in pre-school, Grade R, Grade 7, and Grade 11.