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.
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Is Sello Maake kaNcube’s honorary PhD fake? – Here’s what you must know
According to Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande, the honorary PhD awarded to actor Sello Maake kaNcube by Trinity International Bible University is fake.
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Private law firm tapped to investigate Daveyton Skills School tragedy
A private law firm has been enlisted by Gauteng Education to investigate the Daveyton Skills School tragedy that claimed the lives of two pupils.
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Daveyton Skills School investigated over deadly double drowning
Two students from Daveyton Skills School drowned during a discipline camp at Hennops River, prompting a probe by the Gauteng Education Dept.
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Here’s when Basic Education plans to launch Grade 9 certificate system
The Department of Basic Education is implementing a pilot project for the Grade 9 certificate in 1000 schools, aiming for full implementation by 2025.
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NSFAS board dissolved: Here’s what it means for student aid in 2024
The NSFAS board has been dissolved by Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande. Discover what this means for student aid in 2024
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Curro conundrum: School issues apology over racially triggering social media pics
Curro Holdings faced criticism for a social media post deemed racially insensitive. Here’s how the school reacted.
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Who is Kudakwashe Mpofu? – Qualifications, work experience and controversies
The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court has postponed Kudakwashe Mpofu’s fraud case, accused of using a fraudulent permit in South Africa.
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Langa Madonko deletes LinkedIn page amid fake qualifications scandal
Langa Madonko deletes his LinkedIn page as questions intensify over his alleged fake qualifications.
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Cyan Boujee gets backlash for provocative performance at Gauteng school tour [video]
Cyan Boujee, alongside Mbalithereal, were part of a Gauteng school tour that entertained pupils at several schools, including Noordwyk Secondary.
Technology
Tshwane University of Technology vice-chancellor fired over handling of ransomware attack
Professor Twala, a respected figure within South Africa’s artificial intelligence and data science fraternities, was reportedly aware of the ransomware attack but delayed reporting it.
Cape Town Buzz
Who is Prof Aslam Fataar? – Maties committee head resigns amid ‘Wilgenhof cult’ scandal
Professor Fataar’s resignation coincidentally came days after the tertiary came under fire over the discovery of concerning items in the Wilgenhof men’s residence’s secret rooms.
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Children of slain SAPS officers to benefit from R6 million fund
According to SAPS, R6.6 million rand was raised and will go towards the educational needs of the children.
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Watch: Students crowd Cape Town TVET College for shelter amid NSFAS crisis [video]
This Cape Town TVET College became a shelter for stranded students amid the ongoing NSFAS accommodation crisis.
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Limpopo school principal arrested for allegedly calling a hit on a Education Dept head
A Limpopo school principal and another suspect were arrested in connection with the assassination of an Education Department head.
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Motshekga congratulates matric class of 2023 top achievers
Motshekga hosted a breakfast for the class of 2023 matric top achievers at the MTN Innovation Centre inJohannesburg.
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Here’s how to view the 2023 matric results
Discover the multiple ways to access the 2023 matric results, including online platforms and mobile services.
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Thabi Leoka PhD certificate surfaces online – Is it real or fake?
A copy of a PhD certificate from the London School of Economics, supposedly issued to a Bathabile (Thabi) Leoka has surfaced online.
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Thabi Leoka PhD qualifications come into question after damning report
Economist Thabi Leoka faces allegations of falsifying her PhD qualifications from the London School of Economics.
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Umalusi approves release of 2023 matric exam results
More than 890 000 full-time and part-time candidates sat for the matric exams administered by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) at the back end of 2023.
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NSFAS budget cuts could leave more than 87 000 students without funding in 2024
More than 87 000 NSFAS-funded university students are at risk of not being funded next year following projected budget cuts from Treasury.
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Nzimande to open new uMgungundlovu TVET college campus
During the launch, Nzimande will lead the Education and Science Imbizo in which the SETAs and the Department of Science and Innovation entities will share with the public the opportunities that are available in their sectors.
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NSFAS opens bursary applications for the 2024 academic year
The NSFAS application season, which opened on 21 November 2023, will close on 31 January 2024.
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Education Dept clears the air on matric exam paper leak scandal
The department said the Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga has made no such announcement about any incident related to examinations
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Parktown Girls High doubles down on controversial English exam paper
Parktown Girls High courted controversy over a questionable Grade 10 English exam paper that flirted with the ongoing Gaza conflict.
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Blade Nzimande loses bid to keep UNISA under administration
Blade Nzimande was ordered to reverse UNISA administrative takeover decision by North Gauteng High Court. Here’s everything you must know.
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2023 NSC Exams: Timetable, date of results, pass levels explained
Get all the details on the 2023 NSC Exams, including the timetable, date of results, and pass levels explained.
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Fake ‘doctor’ Matthew Lani ‘special needs’ education history revealed
Several institutions, which Lani alleged to have graduated from, have also come forward to disavow his claims, further solidifying the Gauteng Education Department’s findings.
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UNISA administration must be lifted immediately, North Gauteng court rules
This court order has momentarily stymied Nzimande’s course of action, which was initially propelled by escalating concerns regarding alleged financial mismanagement and maladministration within the university.