Education

‘Matric 2025 exams went smoothly but some pupils were raped, robbed’:...

South African examinations quality assurer Umalusi has confirmed that the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations were conducted smoothly across the country. This despite isolated...

Nearly 10K learners still unplaced as Mpumalanga braces for 1-million pupils

More than 9 800 learners in Mpumalanga are still awaiting placement as the province prepares to receive well over 1-million pupils when schools reopen...

DBE to release 2025 matric results without identifying learners by name

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has confirmed that the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results will be released to accredited newspapers on...

‘Don’t kill our children,’ MEC warns scholar transport operators ahead of...

While most parents are excited to see their children go back to school for the 2026 academic year, road fatalities involving scholar transport remain...

Nearly 900K learners apply for NSFAS funding in 2026

Close to 900,000 students have applied for financial support from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for the 2026 academic year, with young...

Regulator takes legal battle over matric results to SCA following high...

The Information Regulator of South Africa has applied for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) against a high court judgment...

Bantu Holomisa cheers Unisa’s ethical leadership over R22bn reserves

The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has delivered a glowing endorsement of the University of South Africa (Unisa), celebrating its remarkable achievements in governance, financial...

Space running out in for Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners...

Gauteng education authorities have issued a warning that space to place Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners in provincial schools is running out, with...

Gauteng Grade 1, 8 late applications open on Wednesday

The Gauteng education department will open its 2026 Online Admissions System for late applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 on Wednesday. Making the announcement...

A rollercoaster year for former higher education minister Nobuhle Nkabane

For Nobuhle Nkabane, 2025 will be remembered as a year that spiraled from controversy to political isolation, ending with her removal from cabinet as...
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