Free State teacher, pupil in fist fight over cellphone usage in class
The Free State department of education has launched an investigation into a fist fight that happened this week between a teacher and a Grade 8 pupil at Hoër Tegniese... Read more.
Vaal University of Technology has no CFO, registrar or HR head
The high number of vacant posts in top leadership positions at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) is a cause for concern for the portfolio committee on higher... Read more.
Education department turns to police reservists for school safety
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) wants the South African Police Service (SAPS) to enlist the services of police reservists to safeguard schools amid rising... Read more.
Rehiring shady Seta execs and boards must end, say lawmakers
The time for recycling errant board members, executive managers and senior managers in the skills education and training authorities (Setas) is over. This was the... Read more.
Presence of ‘suspended’ Ceta CEO in parliament raises eyebrows
Members of parliament’s portfolio committee on higher education and training were left perplexed about the employment status of Construction Education and Training... Read more.
Portfolio committee wants NSFAS progress reports
The chairperson of the portfolio committee on higher education and training Tebogo Letsie has requested National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) administrator... Read more.
Show body-shaming teacher the door – parents
Outraged parents want stern action taken against a KwaZulu-Natal teacher who allegedly body-shamed a primary school pupil. “Your boobs are sagging. You look like... Read more.
CDE launches devices for diabetes screening, monitoring
The Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology (CDE) announced the launch of non-invasive screening and management devices for diabetes at its 26th Postgraduate Forum... Read more.
Local chief, residents fingered in extortion at Eastern Cape schools
The Eastern Cape department of education has revealed shocking information that led to the closure of some schools and disrupted education in the province. A local... Read more.
Women governors coming, says Kganyago as girls win SARB prize
The future governors will be women. These were the words of SA Reserve Bank (SARB) governor Lesetja Kganyago as an all-girls team won the 2024 Monetary Policy Committee... Read more.
