Education

Education MEC sued for school playground injury

A pupil who fractured her right arm during an unsupervised netball practice on a hazardous playing field has successfully sued the Limpopo education MEC...

Mpumalanga landlords feel the pinch

More than 150 landlords in Mpumalanga are on the brink of financial ruin after the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) failed to pay...

R70m student debt relief for Eastern Cape youth

The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has launched a R70-million historical debt relief programme to address youth unemployment and financial barriers to economic participation. The groundbreaking...

New board offers troubled NSFAS a fresh start

Parliament’s portfolio committee on higher education has welcomed the appointment of a new National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) board. The committee believes the board...

Soweto teacher accused of rape removed from school

A 45-year-old male teacher from Lufhereng Secondary School in Soweto is accused of raping a Grade 11 girl learner at his home on Thursday...

Manamela calls for blacklisting of depraved landlords

Deputy Minister of Higher Education Buti Manamela has called for the immediate blacklisting of landlords accused of preying on vulnerable students. His remarks follow shocking...

University of Mpumalanga under fire from youth over jobs

The University of Mpumalanga is set to appear before parliament’s portfolio committee on higher education next week. MPs will assess its governance, administration, and teaching...

Univen confirms selfless Makhadzi has paid for registration fees

About 10 students will finally register for their first year at the University of Venda. Today, Sunday World can confirm that the Limpopo-born star, Ndivhudzannyi...

Vista alumni remember a gem SA should cherish

Recently we witnessed a disturbing scene where a student was fighting with his teacher. The teacher was dropped to the ground like a rag...

Parents of stranded pupils have until midnight to register

Parents who still wish to apply for their grade 1 and grade 8 children have until Thursday, according to the Gauteng department of education. Online...

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