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Durban University of Technology Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Thandwa Mthembu, discusses the ramifications of the fee-free education policy and its impact on student protests, highlighting the challenges faced by universities in maintaining educational quality.
Students involved in a skills development programme voice their frustrations over delays in stipend payments and the non-issuance of certificates in the New Venture Creation business skills programme, calling for immediate action from Services SETA
After a tornado devastated Seatides Combined School in oThongathi, the community, led by Gift of the Givers, has come together to restore the school, with part of it now ready for pupils.
Discover the emotional rollercoaster of motherhood, from gentle parenting struggles to embracing imperfections and the 'momster' within.
COPE condemns McDonald’s branded desks in schools, calling it a betrayal of children's rights and a dangerous compromise in education.
A much-needed early childhood development (ECD) facility has been opened on the West Coast with the creation of the Nuwerus Crèche Activity Centre.
Eyes lit up and smiles spread across the children’s faces as they collected their new pairs of sports shoes, each offering a grateful thank you.
The GOOD Party raised concern after a well-stocked Tokai public library had R15 000 allocated to it for gaming equipment while they said the Gugulethu Library has received very little funding since 2013.
In a groundbreaking initiative, the Roedean School Water Polo Prestige Cup is partnering with under-resourced schools across Johannesburg, combining competitive sports with vital water safety education to address South Africa’s drowning crisis.
Multi-talented artist Robot Boii partners with AXE to bring an electrifying blend of music and motivation to South African universities, inspiring first-year students to start their academic journey with confidence. The #BangeneWithAxe campus tour reaches from Pretoria to Cape Town, leaving an indelible mark on O-Week celebrations.
A 45-year-old educator at Lufhereng Secondary School in Soweto has been suspended following allegations of sexual assault against a Grade 11 learner. The Gauteng Department of Education has implemented immediate protective measures and support services for the affected student.
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane hosted the School Safety Imbizo at Prosperitus Secondary School in Eersterust, uniting parents, teachers, principals, and key stakeholders from across Tshwane to tackle school safety concerns.
Ekangala police officers marked Safety Month by launching an educational initiative to equip children with essential road safety knowledge.
MyMachine South Africa is helping children in Cape Town develop creative confidence and the skills to innovate for a brighter future.
In an inspiring move to improve education in South Africa’s rural areas, the “Travelling Classroom” is taking learning on the road.
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that the world of picky eaters is one full of contradictions.
It was a thrilling day at DHL Stadium on February 8, as the highly anticipated 2025 MTBS Flashes and inter-school athletics competition unfolded.
Professor Mbulu Madiba, Dean of the Faculty of Education at Stellenbosch University, has issued a stark warning regarding the future of education in South Africa, drawing attention to the UNESCO Global Teachers Report.
A recent bullying incident involving a Grade 8 learner at Leiden High School in Delft has highlighted the grave nature of bullying in schools.
Meet Rayyan Ebrahim, a young South African who is nothing short of a trailblazer.
The FairPlay Songwriting Camp also provides a platform for collaboration, creativity and wellness.
The City’s Fire & Rescue Service engages in ongoing fire life and safety education at various facilities and events.
EFF leader Julius Malema's oversight visit to Gauteng schools reveals stark contrasts in education: A R100,000 reward for Lefhereng Secondary's remarkable turnaround story, while Relebogile Secondary struggles with basic infrastructure amidst dangerous sinkholes.
A Soweto primary school's struggle with costly generator fuel highlights broader issues in Gauteng's education system, while parents across South Africa report concerning practices of mandatory 'donations' at no-fee schools.
The controversy surrounding the Western Cape Education Department's (WCED) handling of teacher post cuts has sparked outrage across political and educational circles, with accusations of mismanagement, lack of transparency, and unfairness.