Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile has urged urgent police and health investigations into a product called ‘scrubs’ being consumed by pupils, and warned against reckless reporting.
MPs question the National Skills Fund’s project management after stipend delays, contract termination with PJC, and a rescue by Denel left trainees without pay or accommodation.
Public schools return for Term 4 on 6 October 2026. The school year ends 9 December; matric NSC exams begin 13 October with practicals and language...
Practical, free resources for matric learners: DBE past papers, Siyavula, Khan Academy, study groups and how pen-and-paper and downloads can beat connectivity limits.
Student union Saus says NSFAS is unstable due to acting appointments and urges the reinstated board to appoint permanent CEO, CFO and HR executive urgently.
Two pupils were killed and three seriously injured in a KwaZulu‑Natal shooting as they walked to school, the provincial education MEC confirmed. Investigations are under way.
Director‑General Mathanzima Mweli says he proposed voluntary lifestyle audits and disputes reports he refused one, citing concerns about how his audit would be run.
NSFAS has restored funding for 357 Nelson Mandela University students after incorrect qualification codes; allowances are up to date and further meetings are planned.
Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela launched the 2027 NSFAS application cycle in Parktown. Applications open Sept 18 and close Oct 31, 2026; TVET admission deadline Sept...
With 15% of Grade 3 learners unable to read a word, educators ask how AI can help target gaps, support teachers and be used responsibly in...
