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Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has outlined a solid plan to secure the future of the country’s universities, acknowledging both the achievements and the challenges of the current funding model.
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Malatsi withdraws draft AI Policy

Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has withdrawn the Draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy after it was revealed that the document contained fictitious references, raising serious questions about oversight in South Africa’s digital policy environment.

Maile to conduct oversight visit at Bovet Primary School

Gauteng MEC for Education, Lebogang Maile, is set to lead an oversight visit at Bovet Primary School in Alexandra on Tuesday.

Deputy Minister Gungubele strengthens digital partnerships

Discussions focused on ICT priorities, digital infrastructure, technology transfer, and strategies to accelerate digital inclusion.

DUT stars again selected for 2026 Telkom Netball League

The 2026 edition of the league will take place on home ground at the Fred Crookes Sport Centre on DUT’s Steve Biko campus.

WATCH: Access, not talent, is holding girls back in tech, says OWLAG

The academy marked International Girls in ICT Day by urging greater access, exposure and confidence for girls in technology.

KZN Education denies Hlomuka interfered in district office lease deals

The department said the MEC's role was limited to policy oversight and strategic leadership.
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The Gauteng Department of Health said the January-to-March figures were much higher than the same period in 2025, when 230 cases and one death were recorded. For the full 2025 calendar year, the province recorded 666 malaria cases and seven deaths

WATCH LIVE: National Education Summit 2026

Education stakeholders from across South Africa have gathered in Sandton on Monday for the National Education Summit 2026, a high-level platform aimed at strengthening the country’s education system and aligning it with economic demands.

Gwarube extends comment deadline on controversial draft history curriculum

The public comment period will now run until 19 May.

Inside Education hosts 2026 national education summit

Monday's summit brings together policymakers, educators, industry leaders, and innovators to explore solutions for rebuilding and transforming the education pipeline.

DUT secures eight national research chairs to boost innovation, skills development

 The initiative is designed to expand research excellence, develop critical skills, and drive innovation across South Africa’s public universities.

Shock as UFS student dies while on way to graduation

The cause of death has not yet been confirmed, and the woman's name has not been released.

North West opens 2027 school admissions

Registration opened on 1 April 2026 and will close on 30 September 2026.

EFF writes to Ramaphosa over Fort Hare probe as Mabuyane denies allegations

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa demanding urgent clarity on long-running investigations into alleged academic fraud at the University of Fort Hare, warning that delays risk undermining public confidence in government.

KZN Education’s Hlomuka faces inquiries over whistleblower claims  

KwaZulu-Natal Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka is facing multiple inquiries after a whistleblower accused him of interfering in a lease process involving a building used by his department.

Services SETA launches reform drive to fix skills delivery system

The Services Sector Education and Training Authority has launched a renewed drive to stabilise and strengthen South Africa’s skills development system, introducing a dedicated Project Management Unit (PMU) to tackle inefficiencies in programme delivery.

RESONATE seeks new African voices for story lab

RESONATE, an international audio storytelling festival, is inviting Africa-based journalists, sound artists, filmmakers, podcasters and other creatives aged 18 to 35 to apply for its six-month Story Lab: Africa Otherwise residency.

Mashatile says SA must move beyond skills matching as AI reshapes work

Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Thursday said South Africa must look beyond skills alignment as automation and artificial intelligence were widening the gap between training systems and the workplace.

Mpumalanga, NECT launch dialogue to tackle school learning gaps

The Mpumalanga Department of Education and the National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) on Tuesday launched a provincial dialogue in Nkangala district to address learning and teaching gaps in schools.

TETA to train journalists in transport sector, strengthen media ties

The Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) has partnered with the South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) to strengthen collaboration between the media and the transport sector.

Seseko and Microsoft drive digital skills revolution across 48 schools

The partners said this initiative is aimed at equipping learners with critical digital skills needed in an increasingly technology-driven world. 

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