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By Thapelo Molefe Student debt at South African universities has climbed to R59bn despite billions of rand spent annually through the National Student Financial Aid...

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.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has proclaimed the 2026 municipal elections, clearing the way for the official gazetting of the poll date and setting the stage for voters to head to the ballot later this year.

The minister made the call during the national World Book and Copyright Day commemoration.

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa demanding urgent clarity on long-running investigations into alleged academic fraud at the University of Fort Hare, warning that delays risk undermining public confidence in government.

Free State Education MEC Mantlhake Maboya has expressed shock following the death of a 15-year-old learner during a school sports fixture.

The National Schools Athletics Championships have been postponed from 8–11 April 2026 to 29 April 2026 following a last-minute venue change caused by the unavailability of Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, sparking criticism from organisers, government stakeholders, political parties and leaving athletes in limbo while parents face financial losses.

A Mpumalanga school principal has been dismissed after being found guilty of engaging in a sexual relationship with a learner.

‎The suspension centres on irregularities in the appointment processes of two executive directors, where council approval was not obtained.

By Cyril Ramaphosa Last week, surgeons at Mankweng Hospital in Limpopo completed a remarkable operation.A team of doctors, nurses and other health workers successfully separated...