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More than seven years after the Sanitation Appropriate for Education (SAFE) initiative was launched with the promise of eradicating pit latrines in schools, Section27 insists the government’s progress claims do not match conditions on the ground.
The second volume of the Switch Schools SA20 delivered two absorbing provincial finals over the weekend, showcasing the depth of South Africa’s schoolboy cricket talent.
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) of an “obsession” and a campaign to assassinate Premier Panyaza Lesufi's character, following a Sunday World article alleging corruption in school security tenders linked to matric exams.
The awards recognise the long hours and strategic planning that go into campaigns and publications which shape the public’s understanding of UP’s achievements.
South Africa’s skills authorities have warned that the country must urgently accelerate skills development for the green hydrogen economy or risk falling behind global competitors.
The Nigerian government has announced it is cancelling a controversial policy that mandated the use of indigenous languages for teaching in the earliest years of schooling instead of English.
A rapid shift from a small, familiar school environment to expansive university classrooms filled with thousands of students is one of the first adjustments students face when moving from high school to tertiary education.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has revealed that government has held behind-the-scenes discussions about shutting down the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), but said “vested interests” are likely to prevent the move from going ahead.
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela says South Africa’s just energy transition will only succeed if it is driven by a strong skills base that empowers young people to take charge of the country’s shift towards cleaner energy.
