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The 100 South African Shining Stars Awards, an initiative by Inside Education since 2018, has become an inspiring fixture on the national calendar, highlighting young trailblazers aged 18–35 who are reshaping communities across the country.
eThekwini municipality has opened applications for its 2026 Durban Fashion Fair (DFF) mentorship programme, inviting local emerging designers to apply before its March deadline.
Education minister Siviwe Gwarube has said her department had “radically turned the education system on its head” to prioritise early learning, literacy and numeracy.
Author and indigenous languages activist Mashudu Ravele on Thursday challenged young South Africans to treat recognition not as a ceremonial milestone, but as a responsibility to act decisively in their communities, as the 100 South African Shining Stars for 2025 were unveiled.
Randburg was dressed up in black, red, and white on Thursday for the 9th annual 100 Shining Stars awards, which will see some of the most inspiring youth in South Africa celebrated for their contributions within their professional fields.
The City of Tshwane has launched its Youth Development Orientation Programme across its five regions, aiming to link pupils and students with career guidance and education support.
Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) Chief Executive Maphefo Anno-Frempong explains why the board took a decision to halt the initial awarding of Discretionary Grant contracts valued at more than R380 million.
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has said that government will soon unveil measures to ensure students with historic debt can complete their studies, as South Africa's post-school education system grapples with a critical shortage of nearly 200,000 student beds.
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has appointed veteran academic Dr Robert Nkuna as administrator of the College of Cape Town to help stabilise the institution.
