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The second volume of the Switch Schools SA20 delivered two absorbing provincial finals over the weekend, showcasing the depth of South Africa’s schoolboy cricket talent.

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) of an “obsession” and a campaign to assassinate Premier Panyaza Lesufi's character, following a Sunday World article alleging corruption in school security tenders linked to matric exams.

The 15-year-old was trying to recover a ball that had washed off nearby rocks when he disappeared in the surf.

The awards recognise the long hours and strategic planning that go into campaigns and publications which shape the public’s understanding of UP’s achievements.

South Africa’s skills authorities have warned that the country must urgently accelerate skills development for the green hydrogen economy or risk falling behind global competitors.

A rapid shift from a small, familiar school environment to expansive university classrooms filled with thousands of students is one of the first adjustments students face when moving from high school to tertiary education.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has revealed that government has held behind-the-scenes discussions about shutting down the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), but said “vested interests” are likely to prevent the move from going ahead.

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela says South Africa’s just energy transition will only succeed if it is driven by a strong skills base that empowers young people to take charge of the country’s shift towards cleaner energy.

KwaZulu-Natal is grappling with a grim truth - hundreds of young girls are falling victim to sexual abuse and becoming mothers at an alarmingly young age.

The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has expressed deep concern over the alarming number of statutory rape cases in South African schools, revealing that only 42,650 of the country’s 405,000 educators have been vetted.