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Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube and her Brazilian counterpart Camilo Santana on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that the department said was indicative of a “far-reaching and deepening cooperation” between the two BRICS nations.
South Africa is gearing up for one of its largest exam operations as more than 900,000 candidates prepare to sit the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations on Tuesday.
All nine provincial education departments across South Africa have confirmed their state of readiness to ensure the smooth and incident-free administration of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.
The South African Teachers’ Union (SAOU) has called for a sustained, year-long celebration and recognition of teachers, warning that the emotional strain, professional isolation, and looming teacher shortages threaten the stability of the country’s education system.
As more than 740,000 full- and part-time candidates prepare to sit for the start of the 2025 final exams on Tuesday, educators and psychologists are urging learners to stay calm, plan ahead, and protect their mental health
Government has extended its best wishes to the Class of 2025 matriculants as they begin their final examinations, urging them to write with confidence, pride, and determination to succeed.
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is geared up for the 2026 academic year, with digitisation and the introduction of biometrics at the heart of the application process.
The 2025 Inanda Hoops Classic Challenge (IHCC) has come to an exhilarating end after four days of high-octane basketball that showcased the very best of South Africa’s young talent.
Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba has called on the province’s matriculants to aim for a top-five national ranking in this year’s National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, urging learners to surpass last year’s performance through dedication and community support.
