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Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile will push for criminal action against officials implicated in school financial mismanagement, saying dismissals are not enough where public money has been stolen.
Isuzu Motors South Africa and READ Educational Trust are moving their three-year Rally to Read literacy programme into a sustainability phase after reporting improved literacy results at three Gqeberha primary schools.
The University of Cape Town has retained its position as Africa’s leading university in the QS World University Rankings 2027, despite dropping 34 places globally.
Cricket players and officials from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) are among the winners at the annual KwaZulu-Natal Cricket Union (KZNCU) awards in recognition of their performances during the 2025/26 season.
Students from Stellenbosch University and school learners supported by the Confucius Institute at Stellenbosch University (CISU) won eight awards at the 2026 South African national Chinese Bridge finals, the university said.
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has welcomed the launch of the Charlotte Maxeke Educational Fund, saying it should help keep young women in higher education, particularly those pursuing science-related studies.
Stronger partnerships with business, civil society and development organisations are needed to ensure menstruation does not prevent girls from attending school or participating fully in education.
The University of Fort Hare has defended its decision to deregister Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane from a master's degree programme, arguing that he did not meet the admission requirements and that the institution had the authority to remove him from the programme.
Student mental health has become one of the defining challenges facing universities worldwide. In South Africa, these concerns are often framed around reports which point to anxiety, burnout and academic pressure.
The real challenge is moving beyond the hype to provide schools with practical clarity, consistency, and implementation frameworks that let them use these technologies effectively and responsibly.
