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Organisers commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto uprising have launched a nationwide campaign aimed at honouring the legacy of the student revolt while reviving youth activism and civic participation ahead of the 2026 milestone.

Former Auditor-General Terence Nombembe has been appointed chairperson of the University of the Witwatersrand Council for a three-year term, with the option of renewal, the university said on Thursday.

Universities South Africa has backed Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela’s decision to place the National Student Financial Aid Scheme under administration, but warned that the intervention would not resolve the deeper structural problems facing the student funding system.

The High Court in Pretoria has ordered the City of Tshwane to restore electricity to schools that were cut off over unpaid property rates.

KwaZulu-Natal learner Ashton Singh has been honoured by the provincial Department of Education after placing second in the Junior Division at the 2026 African Spelling Bee, and helping South Africa win the overall team title.

Deputy Minister of Basic Education Dr Reginah Mhaule on Tuesday reiterated the department’s focus on strengthening foundational learning, with particular emphasis on literacy and numeracy.

Government has set aside R10 billion over three years to support ECD subsidies, including an increase in the subsidy from R17 to R24 per child per day.

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela announced on Monday that NSFAS had been placed under administration with immediate effect.

Prosecutor Lerato Ngqinileyo told the court that releasing George Jude Plaatjies would undermine public confidence in the criminal justice system.

The awards recognised departmental teaching excellence using measurable indicators drawn from the Independent Examinations Board.