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North West Education Department fined R20,000 for fraud
A North West Education Department employee has been fined R20,000 for fraud after creating ghost employees who received R150,000 in salaries.
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KwaZulu-Natal government ordered to pay crèches
At least 275 centres have faced issues with late subsidy payments
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Higher Education minister dissolves SETA board amid cadre deployment concerns
Minister of Higher Education Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane has cancelled recent SETA board appointments after public backlash, promising a new process focused on fairness and qualifications.
Cape Town Buzz
Late online Western Cape learner applications to close on 16 May
The on-time admissions window for Grade R, 1, or 8 in 2026 closed on 15 April 2025, but the online admissions system remained open for late applications.
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Sexual predators at school: why South African law is failing to protect children from teachers
When cases of misconduct in schools emerge, they tend to follow the same pattern: public outcry, media involvement and political promises.
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Six distinctions but no ID: Top matriculant’s hope of becoming a doctor crushed
“My mother was a citizen, yet I cannot get an ID” says Emmanuel Ndlovu
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UJ exposes Joel Sangweni as fake lecturer
The University of Johannesburg has confirmed Joel Sangweni is not a lecturer after his inflammatory social media post caused public outrage.
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Learning halted at Hammanskraal school over embezzling allegations
Teaching at Tsebe-Ntlha Primary School in Hammanskraal has been disrupted as parents protest over alleged mismanagement of school funds and demand clarity on the principal’s reinstatement.
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R70m student debt relief for Eastern Cape youth
The groundbreaking initiative, launched this week by the provincial government in collaboration with the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (MerSETA), aims to clear historical student debt.
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Grade 1 class of 2025 in pictures: Future of SA kicks off first day of school
The 2025 academic year begins with joy and excitement as South Africa’s Grade 1 pupils start their school journey.
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Edumarks shuts down servers as probe into R100 matric sales heats up
South African company Edumarks allegedly sold leaked matric results for R100. Here’s what we know about the scandal and DBE’s investigation.
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Fate of 2024 matric results to be heard in court today: Here’s what to expect
The High Court will rule today on the Information Regulator’s bid to block the release of 2024 matric results in traditional media. Here’s what to expect.
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D-Day for 2024 matric results looms as Information Regulator heads to court
The Information Regulator heads to court in a bid to block the DBE from publishing the 2024 matric results in newspapers and online. Here’s what to expect.
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Information regulator heads to court in last-ditch effort to block release of 2024 matric results
The move follows tensions between the regulator and the department, which escalated last week when the Information Regulator issued an R5 million fine against the department.
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Two Limpopo learners tragically take their own lives after failing Grade 10
Two Grade 10 learners in Limpopo tragically took their own lives after failing their exams.
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2024 matric results release date confirmed
The 2024 matric results will be published in January 2025, with questions lingering on whether they will be posted in newspapers.
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Matric exams progressing smoothly despite some minor disruptions
Today marks the 12th day of the matric exams which commenced on 21 October 2024.
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BELA Bill latest news: Afri-Forum ramps up the resistance with new threats
One of the strongest criticisms from Afri-Forum and other Afrikaans advocacy groups is that the BELA Bill could lead to a decline in Afrikaans-language education.
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Details about NSFAS funding applications for 2025 revealed: Here’s everything you must know
NSFAS applications for the 2025 academic year open on 20 September. Here’s everything you need to know about applying and eligibility requirements.
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DA minister caught in crossfire as BELA Bill awaits Ramaphosa’s signature
President Cyril Ramaphosa will sign the controversial BELA Bill into law, sparking political tensions in the GNU.
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Parents face heavy consequences if the BELA Bill becomes law – Here’s why
The BELA Bill, passed by the NCOP, could significantly alter school governance and parental rights in South Africa if it becomes law.
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Can you spell the word that decided this Joburg Spelling Bee competition?
Dozens of learners from inner-city schools competed in the 2nd Windybrow Arts Centre Spelling Bee competition.
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William Smith dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
The nation’s beloved math educator died surrounded by family in Perth, Australia.
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Shoddy pastor Mboro in custody over viral Matsediso Primary abduction
Following the Matsediso Primary School incident, Pastor Paseka ‘Mboro’ Motsoeneng sought refuge at the Katlehong police station on Monday evening.
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Pretoria Girls High racism row latest news: Here’s what happened on Tuesday
Protests on Tuesday were sparked by the discovery of a “Whites Only” WhatsApp group, where white students allegedly made derogatory remarks about their black peers.
Cape Town Buzz
WCED under scrutiny as Pinelands High School ’slave auction’ backlash intensifies
The calls for the suspension of the involved students have amplified, with many demanding immediate action.
Cape Town Buzz
WCED confirms schools in these districts will be closed on Thursday, 11 July 2024
Schools in several Western Cape districts will be closed on Thursday, 11 July 2024, due to severe weather warnings.
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How to apply for 2025 school admissions in Gauteng
Applications for 2025 Grade 1 and Grade 8 school admissions in Gauteng open on Thursday. Here’s how to apply and what you need to know.
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Eqinisweni Secondary School suicides puzzle Gauteng Education Dept
The Gauteng Education Department is investigating after four Eqinisweni Secondary School students died by alleged suicide within ten days.
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SCA upholds NSFAS appeal in postgraduate LLB student funding saga
The Supreme Court of Appeals recently ruled in favour of NSFAS, affirming the decision to exclude postgraduate LLB student funding.