July 24
South Africa: 'It's Humbling,' Says Pitso Mosimane After University of Johannesburg Honorary Doctorate Award
South African soccer coach Pitso Mosimane has been a pioneer for much of his career. His contribution to South African soccer was recognised when he was awarded an honorary… Read more »
July 17
South Africa: New Higher Ed Minister Committed to 'Rooting Out Corruption and Maladministration in NSFAS'
In her maiden budget speech in Parliament, Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane said expanding access to higher education and training opportunities remained… Read more »
South Africa: New MPs in Drive to Fast-Track Overdue Eradication of Dangerous School Toilets
The new basic education parliamentary committee chairperson is striving for speediness in tackling the longstanding issue of dangerous pit toilets in South African rural schools -… Read more »
July 09
South Africa: Nelson Mandela University Choir Celebrates 30 Years of Freedom Songs
Combining Western music and African melodies gave this choir its unique flavour, which has been maturing over its illustrious three decades. Read more »
July 08
South Africa: Young Survivors of Usindiso Fire Still Unplaced in Schools - Despite Government Commitments
About 20 children who survived the fire in the Usindiso building and are living in temporary accommodation in Denver, Johannesburg, have not attended school since the fire on 31… Read more »
July 04
Southern Africa: Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube Has a Treacherous Mountain to Climb
Any efforts to sustainably improve the education system without first addressing corruption will be like pouring water on sand. Gwarube therefore has to begin by tackling Sadtu and… Read more »
South Africa: From Pit Toilets to NSFAS - New Education Ministers Nobuhle Nkabane and Siviwe Gwarube Vow to Turn the Tide
Can South Africa's two brand-new education ministers be more effective than their predecessors in tackling the myriad challenges in schools and higher educational institutions?… Read more »
July 02
South Africa: Achieving Quality Schooling for All South Africa's Learners Is Within Our Reach
Simple simulations show that by sustaining past improvements in the South African schooling system, reaching the relatively acceptable quality seen in Malaysia today is possible in… Read more »
South Africa: After the Bell - Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube's Poisoned Gnu Chalice
Just how unpleasant a poisoned chalice has the DA's Siviwe Gwarube - now the new Minister of Basic Education - been handed? Read more »
South Africa: ECD Bill Should Be a Priority for New Basic Education Minister - Our Children's Futures Depend On It
With Parliament set to start its new term, and a new administration at the helm, swift finalisation of the draft Children's Amendment Bill should be a clear priority. Read more »
June 30
South Africa: UWC 'Disengages' From Israeli Academic Institutions in Support of Palestine
A motion to disengage academic relations with Israeli institutions has been endorsed by the University of the Western Cape, the university announced on Friday, 28 June. Read more »
South Africa: Political Interference, Corruption and Nepotism Rife At TVET Colleges, Study Reveals
A study of TVET colleges has made several recommendations, including tightening the appointment and vetting processes of council members and capping members' fees. Read more »
June 23
South Africa: Joburg's 'Ninja School' Is Producing Security Professionals and Building Leaders
The Security Mastery Academy in the Johannesburg CBD teaches security industry skills and personal growth. Read more »
June 11
South Africa: South African Schools Battle Growing Culture of Bullying
Bullying in schools can lead to long-term consequences relating to social adjustment and leave victims with low self-confidence and decreased motivation to study. While some… Read more »
June 10
South Africa: Now the Election Dust Is Settling, Let's Get Back to Critical Basics of Equal Education
The progress in transforming our education system has been stifled for too long at the expense of our children. It is time to press incoming leaders to eradicate pit latrines and… Read more »
May 21
South Africa: Western Cape Government Says Legal Action Unnecessary, All Learners Finally Placed in Schools
Equal Education and the Equal Education Law Centre are celebrating after the Western Cape High Court ordered education authorities to find spaces for unplaced learners. Read more »
May 08
South Africa: Internal Ructions and Disruptions At SA Universities Skyrocket With Government Pulled Into Fray
Spats and allegations of maladministration during the awarding of contracts and overstepping statutory rules for appointments rock SA's six universities -- including University of… Read more »
April 25
South Africa: Natural-Born Class Acts - Why Small-Town Schools Punch Above Their Weight
Here is why some of the country's best education can be found in the rural areas. Read more »
April 16
South Africa: Leadership, Resilience Is Behind the Success of One Rural School
It is possible for South African schools facing huge challenges to get noteworthy results. Read more »
April 11
South Africa: Stellenbosch University Senate Members Call for End to Israel's 'Brutal and Barbaric' Destruction in Gaza
The following statement was submitted for discussion to the Stellenbosch University Senate. We are awaiting a special meeting of the Senate to further debate the matter. The… Read more »
April 04
South Africa: Breakthrough for Early Learning As Education Department Embraces Non-Formal Venues
The new strategy projects the need for 115,000 new early learning venues for 2.9 million 3-5-year-olds by 2030, but it acknowledges that these children must be reached now in… Read more »
March 06
South Africa: Professor Edward Webster - Hamba Kahle, Madala of Sociology
Academics and activists have mourned the death of Professor Emeritus Edward Webster, who pioneered the sub-discipline of industrial sociology in South Africa. Read more »
March 05
South Africa: Education and Health Take Biggest Slice of R165bn Gauteng Budget, but Social Development Spending Cut
Finance MEC Jacob Mamabolo tabled the final Gauteng budget of the sixth administration on Tuesday. Opposition parties criticised it as electioneering. Read more »
February 26
South Africa: From Sex Education to Alcohol Sales and Minority Languages, Bela Bill Gets Roasted
Chairperson of the Gauteng Portfolio Committee on Education Tshilidzi Munyai had his hands full calming down people who were angry about some of the more controversial clauses in… Read more »
February 15
South Africa: Pa's Kenny Kunene Brazenly Targets Primary School for Alleged Shona Lessons, Foreign National Learners
Using xenophobia to campaign is against the Electoral Code of Conduct, say activists. Read more »