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Urban Academy from Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape have booked their place in the final of the 2026 Kay Motsepe Schools Football Championship U19 Boys category after defeating Gauteng's Clapham High School on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 draw in the semi-final on Monday.
Tourism businesses are being forced to train students from scratch because some university courses are failing to equip learners with the practical skills needed to work in the industry, Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (Satsa) national chairperson Oupa Pilane says.
Nearly 550 offenders and community book-club participants are taking part in the 16th Funda Mzantsi Championship, which opened in George in the Western Cape on Monday.
South Africa has incorporated a new HIV testing strategy into routine public healthcare to help clinicians quickly determine whether a patient's treatment is failing because of drug resistance or because they have not been taking their medication consistently.
Research involving the University of Cape Town has helped inform changes to rugby's tackle laws aimed at reducing the risk of concussion while preserving the physical nature of the sport.
Godlimpi was speaking at the launch of the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and National Empowerment Fund (NEF) partnership in Fourways, Johannesburg on Friday last week, where the two entities each committed R500 million to a programme targeting the creation of 30 000 jobs.
Defending champions South Africa have reached the 2026 COSAFA CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers final and secured qualification for the 2027 CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana.
The National School of Government (NSG) launched two new occupational qualifications targeting administrative and management skills across all three spheres of government to help strengthen public service capabilities.
The celebration featured vibrant performances by learners and educators, showcasing traditional songs, dances and creative cultural expressions reflective of South Africa's rich multicultural landscape. The programme also emphasised the role of storytelling, indigenous music, language and custom in connecting younger generations with their heritage.
South African learners have raised the country’s flag high at the 2026 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secondary School Essay Competition, with KwaZulu-Natal learner Siyambonga Makhoba securing third place in the regional competition.
