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Learners from Pretoria-Tuine Ingenieurskool van Spesialisasie demonstrated their practical technical and problem-solving skills during the school's official launch as an Engineering School of Specialisation.
Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile has rejected claims that money meant for schools was spent on office accommodation, saying the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) does not procure or lease office space.
The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has suspended the appointment of Professor Hlengani Mathebula as administrator of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), pending a final decision on a legal challenge brought by seven former board members.
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has said that South Africa’s post-school education and training system needs fundamental reform to address governance weaknesses, funding pressures and a failure to consistently translate training into employment opportunities.
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) officially launched the 2026 Mandela Day Career Development Festival at Umyezo Wema Apile High School in Grabouw, Western Cape, on Monday, with over 2000 learners in attendance.
Parents applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8 placements at Gauteng public schools for the 2027 academic year will be able to submit applications from 5 August, with the Gauteng Department of Education urging families to apply early as demand for school places continues to grow.
Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile has defended the province's school feeder zone policy, saying it is needed to manage severe overcrowding as thousands of new learners continue to enter Gauteng's public education system each year.
Stellantis South Africa has partnered with Social Coding South Africa to equip learners and teachers in underserved communities with the digital skills needed for an increasingly technology-driven economy, with the programme set to begin reaching beneficiaries in early 2027.
UCT Online High School says it has received the highest number of applications in its history as thousands of South African families continue to struggle to secure places for their children in traditional high schools.
Antalyaspor JPM CT and RV United were crowned the 2026 Engen Knockout Challenge Cape Town champions after winning their respective finals on penalties at Erica Park Sports Ground in Belhar on Sunday.
