South Africa: We Obsess Over Matric Results, but SA's Education Crisis Begins Long Before Grade 12

The first five years of life lay the foundations for learning, behaviour and health. Yet the latest Thrive by Five Index reveals a deep and worrying truth: in 2024, only 42% of… Read more »

South Africa: Beyond the Classroom - - It's Time We Prepare Pupils for the Full Higher Education Experience

High school life orientation should transform from a general subject into an effective resource that equips students for higher education. Instead of merely instructing on career… Read more »

South Africa: Matric 2025 Results - All You Need to Know About Release Dates, Access and Next Steps

Nearly 900,000 Grade 12s who wrote the 2025 NSC exams are on the edge of their seats. Minister Siviwe Gwarube will announce the results on 12 January 2026, with individual access… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa's Children Deserve Better Schooling

Funding shortfalls, crowded schools and unequal access to technology threaten learning. Education leaders need to support teachers, improve resources and create safe classrooms for… Read more »

South Africa: Hotspot Libraries Are a Safe Haven for Children

In 2016, a community leader saw a gap for educational spaces. Nearly a decade later, libraries across Cape Town offer kids a safe place to learn. Read more »

South Africa: Confronting the Teenage Bullying Crisis - Sipho's Tormented SA School Life

Sipho, a bright and hopeful 14-year-old from Pretoria, faces daily torment at school through relentless bullying that threatens his confidence, safety and dreams. The Parliamentary… Read more »

South Africa: Maimane Reignites the Fight Over SA's Matric Standards in Push for 50 Percent Pass Rate

On Friday, 28 November 2025, Parliament debated Build One South Africa's draft resolution to replace the current 30% matric pass mark with a 50% minimum standard. The discussion… Read more »

South Africa: Echoes of Segregation - - the Quintile School System Is a Mechanism of Continued Oppression

The quintile classification system provides a legal framework allowing institutions to maintain privilege while appearing neutral. Read more »

South Africa: Eastern Cape Official in Deeper Hot Water After Defying Suspension Order

The official, Vuyiseka Mboxela, made an unexpected return to work on Monday, 4 November, even though her suspension had been extended to 26 November. Read more »

South Africa: High Court Bans Dudula From Blocking Access to Hospitals, Clinics and Schools

The high court in Johannesburg has ordered Operation Dudula to stop harassing foreign nationals and directed the police and key government departments to enforce the ruling. Read more »

South Africa: Higher Education Crisis Exposes a Ministry Being Recaptured

Setas, meant to serve South African youth, have been hijacked by bureaucrats, cronies and politically connected networks. This must change urgently. Read more »

South Africa: Milnerton High School Bullying - Six Boys Granted Bail After Vicious Assault

Six of eight boys involved in striking a Grade 10 learner at Milnerton High School with weapons, including a hockey stick, a hosepipe and a belt, have been granted R2,000 bail each… Read more »

South Africa: 'This Thing Was Sponsored' - - Violent Protests At Fort Hare Were Politically Orchestrated, Says Vice-Chancellor

The University of Fort Hare's vice-chancellor, Professor Sakhela Buhlungu, believes last week's violent protests at the university were linked to the imminent release of a Special… Read more »

South Africa: From Playground Design to Patient Care - How NMU Is Humanising Healthcare

At Mandela University, a collaborative care model plays out in joint case discussions, school health screenings, mobile health truck outreach and even playground design projects… Read more »

South Africa: Breaking New Ground - Prof Hester C. Klopper's Transformational First Eight Months At the UFS

Eight months into her historic appointment as the University of the Free State's first woman Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof Hester C. Klopper has already begun to reshape one… Read more »

South Africa: Malusi Shezi Reflects On Ceta's Key Milestones

During his tenure as CEO of the Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA), Malusi Shezi has overseen a remarkable turnaround in the organisation's performance, raising… Read more »

South Africa: Controversial Seta Administrators Hit Back At Corruption Claims and Vow to Restore Integrity

Embroiled in allegations of corruption, incompetence and financial mismanagement, new Sector Education and Training Authority administrators Lehlogonolo Masoga, Oupa Nkoane and… Read more »

South Africa: Groundbreaking Study Reveals Impact of Home-Based Early Learning Initiatives

If an early learning delivery platform focused on home and community-based settings in low-income communities can shift outcomes for children as it goes to scale, it should inform… Read more »

South Africa: Cybersecurity Training Needs Urgent Overhaul

As the nature and complexity of cyber threats rapidly evolves, companies have realised that they must look beyond purely tech solutions and equip their employees with the skills to… Read more »

South Africa: Transforming Leadership and Schools, the Principals Academy Trust Is a Beacon of Hope

In communities plagued by socioeconomic hardships and violence, school principals often face overwhelming challenges. Read more »

South Africa: Jannie Mouton Foundation's R7.2bn Curro Bid Could Redefine Private Education

A mega donation deal may turn Curro into a non-profit, opening doors for lower-income learners, but current Curro parents shouldn't expect cheaper fees anytime soon. Read more »

South Africa: Buti Manamela Requests Investigation Into His Controversial SETA Picks

The Public Service Commission has been asked by Buti Manamela to probe his own appointments of three controversial Sector Education and Training Authority administrators. Read more »

South Africa: NSFAS' R2.5m-a-Month Luxury Offices Hit By Ceiling Collapse, Flooding

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme is forking out more than R2.5m a month for its swanky Cape Town headquarters, but the building's ceiling has collapsed, floors have been… Read more »

South Africa: Hermanus Teen's Solar App Powers a Win At Electric Vehicle Showcase

Connor Lewis, a pupil from Curro Hermanus, has built an app that calculates the exact wattage of solar panels needed to charge an electric vehicle. Read more »

South Africa: Urgent Need for Mother-Tongue Education to Revive SA's Indigenous Languages

The future of mother-tongue education in Afrikaans and English is promising, but the same cannot be said for our indigenous languages. Read more »