Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela has outlined a R443 billion medium-term budget to drive South Africa’s post-school education and training priorities, presenting the 2026/27 Annual Performance Plan (APP) to Parliament’s higher education committee 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.
South Africa has taken a major step in tackling one of the country’s leading causes of death by launching its first National Diabetes Dashboard, designed to give healthcare workers near-real-time data on patient management.
The Gauteng Department of Education has launched the African Neurodiversity Association and the African Journal of Neurodiversity, in a move aimed at strengthening autism research, advocacy and support from an African perspective.
Two standout players from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Hlekane Baloyi and Asanda Mnyandu, have been selected for the national team in the South African Women’s U20 training squad, highlighting their rapid rise in the game ahead of the 2026 SA Rugby U20 Women’s Tournament in Johannesburg.
Other institutions to take part in the event were the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, the Department of Social Development and the Independent Electoral Commission.
The department said on Wednesday that the Mzansi to the World Cup “Lucky Fans” Competition was aimed at celebrating the country’s football culture and giving ordinary fans “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the 2026 FIFA World Cup live”.
Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela has accepted a series of resignations from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) board, including acting chairperson Dr Mugwena Maluleke and board member Karabo Mohale, raising concerns about whether the board can continue to function lawfully.
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has called for an urgent investigation into alleged irregularities in a R1.6 billion textbook procurement process for Grade 1 to 3 learners.
Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile has ruled out further disruptions at Bovet Primary School in Alexandra, urging parents to avoid protests that interfere with teaching despite ongoing overcrowding challenges.
