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The Gauteng Department of Education has defended its decision to slash subsidies for Quintile 5 schools from R879 to R315 per learner for the 2026 academic year, insisting the move complies with national funding norms and was necessary due to budget cuts.
Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela has formally acknowledged the resignation of Dr Karen Stander as chairperson of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board, following allegations of racism, bullying, intimidation, and threats to her personal safety.
The rankings industry has increasingly targeted African countries at a time when it is losing traction among high profile institutions in the global north.
The North Gauteng High Court has reserved judgment in the high-profile case about the legality of publishing matric examination results in newspapers and online public platforms, a long-standing South African tradition now facing a potential ban.
Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Nomusa Dube-Ncube on Wednesday launched the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Centre of Excellence at Flavius Mareka TVET College in Sasolburg.
Authorities are investigating an alleged bullying incident at the elite St. Stithians College in Sandton, after a Grade 1 learner reportedly sustained potential permanent hearing loss when a classmate forced pencil shavings into her ears.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for a full forensic investigation into the alleged looting of more than R1 million at Ulwazi High School in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, where funds meant to feed and support learners were allegedly spent on luxury meals, alcohol, and fuel.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has been conferred an Honorary Doctorate in International Relations by the prestigious University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), in collaboration with the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI), the Uyilo e-Mobility Programme at Nelson Mandela University (NMU), and Volvo Cars South Africa, has launched the e-Mobility Energy Drive, a landmark initiative demonstrating the viability of electric vehicles (EVs) for long-distance travel in South Africa.
