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The Eastern Cape High Court has reserved judgment in an urgent defamation case brought by Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane against Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema over remarks relating to Mabuyane’s academic record.

Cash-strapped provincial education departments are beginning to buckle, forcing the state to redirect money from ECD to keep compulsory Grade R reforms alive.

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has agreed to reconvene its meeting with Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela over his decision to place the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration.

Speaking at the Education World Forum in London, the minister highlighted South Africa’s efforts to strengthen foundational learning and expand Early Childhood Development.

The initiative will help provide learners with school supplies, especially in low-income schools.

Gauteng recorded 69 125 new hypertension cases in the 2025/26 financial year, including 26 088 among adults aged 18 to 44.

Employers seek graduates who can demonstrate subject knowledge and practical capabilities.

The tournament runs from 13 May to 2 June and will also serve as qualification for the 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar.

SAWS has issued an Orange Level 8 warning for disruptive rainfall over Cape Town and other areas in the province.

Premier Panyaza Lesufi said the initiative was aimed at tackling youth unemployment while addressing deteriorating infrastructure across the province.