November 22, 2023
South Africa: Student Aid Scheme Opens Bursary Applications for 2024 Academic Year
Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has urged all learners who wish to enter the post-school system and students, who do not have financial assistance to… Read more »
October 31, 2023
South Africa: First Day of Matric Exams Goes Well in Gauteng
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane is pleased that the first day of the 2023 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, which began on Monday, went well in the province. Read more »
October 30, 2023
South Africa: Class of 2023 Sit for Their First Paper
With the start of the National Senior Certificate examinations today, Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has expressed confidence in the work done by the Department… Read more »
October 29, 2023
South Africa: All Systems Go for Matric Exams On Monday
Over 717 377 matriculants are expected to sit for their final examinations across 6 898 centres on Monday, as the 2023 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations get underway. Read more »
October 24, 2023
South Africa: Prasa Launches Accommodation to House NSFAS Students
A total of 3 200 eligible beneficiaries of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) are set to benefit from the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)'s development… Read more »
South Africa: Premier Calls for Faster Assessment of Rain-Damaged Schools in KZN
Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube says the provincial Education Department must speed up its assessment of schools that were damaged by the recent heavy rains, which battered most… Read more »
October 18, 2023
South Africa: Board of Student Funding Body Adopts Recommendations of Report Into CEO
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board has adopted the recommendations of the report into allegations on the appointment of direct payment service providers and… Read more »
September 27, 2023
South Africa: Over 20 Schools in Western Cape Closed After Severe Storm
A total of 21 schools affected by the Western Cape storms have been forced to close due to infrastructure and road damages blocking access to schools' premises. Read more »
September 20, 2023
South Africa: NSFAS Collaborates With Government Agencies to Identify Unqualifying Students
Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, says the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will continue its collaborative work with other government… Read more »
South Africa: Nsfas Makes Headway in Direct Payment Solution
Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, says the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has made strides in the implementation of its Student-Centred… Read more »
August 29, 2023
South Africa: Industry Involvement Needed in TVET Curriculum Review Process
Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has underscored the need for additional industry involvement in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training… Read more »
August 10, 2023
South Africa: SA Universities At Risk of Losing 10% of Academics As They Near Retirement
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has cast the spotlight on investing in young scholars, as a number of academics in public universities are… Read more »
August 08, 2023
South Africa: Over 53,000 Appeals Approved for 2023 Academic Year
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says a total of 53 206 student appeals have been approved for the 2023 academic year, pending registration at a public university… Read more »
July 25, 2023
South Africa: Over 23,000 Western Cape Learners Attend Holiday Classes
A total of 23 447 learners in Grades 7, 8, 10 and 12 attended 'Back on Track' and matric support classes over the holiday period in the Western Cape. Read more »
July 21, 2023
South Africa: Higher Learning Institutions Urged to Consider Civic Education
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has called upon students and staff members in higher learning institutions, to consider the value proposition… Read more »
July 20, 2023
South Africa: Life Sentence for Former KZN School Principal
Investigations by the Vryheid Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) secured a life imprisonment sentence for a 39-year-old former high school principal… Read more »
July 17, 2023
South Africa: Nsfas Accelerates Student Allowances Processing
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has confirmed that there is accelerated processing of student allowances. Read more »
June 23, 2023
South Africa: Fort Hare Council Called to Ensure Good Governance
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has called on the Fort Hare University Council to ensure that management upholds the principles of good… Read more »
June 21, 2023
South Africa: 12 Vehicle Examiners to Appear in Limpopo Court for Fraud
Twelve examiners of vehicles and administration clerks are set to appear before the Polokwane Commercial Crimes Court in Limpopo on multiple counts of fraud related to the issuing… Read more »
South Africa: Satellite School to Relieve Pressure At Overcrowded Amandasig
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has built a satellite school to alleviate pressure from the Grade 8 admissions in Akasia, which resulted in overcrowding at Amandasig… Read more »
June 19, 2023
South Africa: Pandemic Had an Impact on Learning in Schools - Education Minister
Department of Basic Education (DBE) Minister Angie Motshekga says learning losses – or losses in schooling hours – as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic seriously… Read more »
June 01, 2023
South Africa: Schools Urged to Play a Role in Reporting Child Abuse
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) encourages teachers to play a proactive role in identifying and supporting children who raise reasonable suspicion of sexual abuse, as part… Read more »
May 24, 2023
South Africa: Bursaries for Built Environment Students
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) will in the 2023/24 financial year award bursaries - valued at R16 million - to youth who will study towards Built… Read more »
May 15, 2023
South Africa: Nzimande Condemns Violent Disruptions At Cape Varsities
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has strongly condemned incidents of violent disruptions, arson, vandalism and intimidation at the Cape… Read more »
May 11, 2023
South Africa: Umalusi Welcomes Recognition of SA Sign Language
Umalusi, the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training, has welcomed the recognition of South African Sign Language (SASL) as the 12th official… Read more »