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Lyceum College opens doors to the future with its B. Ed in Foundation Phase teaching
4+ hour, 34+ min ago (531+ words) SAQU ID: 125278 l MINIMUM CREDITS 480 l NQF LEVEL 7 Education is the foundation of every successful society, and the earliest years of learning are among the most important. It is during these formative years that children develop confidence, curiosity, literacy, numeracy, and…...
Empowering e Thekwini's youth through energy sector training
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (497+ words) Transparency in the selection criteria and recruitment process is crucial for the success of energy and water sector education training." This was the view of e Thekwini DA councillor, Vincent Mkhize, and members of the Economic Development Committee during a…...
'This repeated cycle of intervention has failed' - Unions warn on NSFAS crisis
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (843+ words) The decision by Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela to put the National Student Finance Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration has been met with resistance, as unions contend that this does not provide a sustainable solution to the governance…...
From estuary walks to Ph D: 76-year-old's research shines light on Durban's mangrove crisis
3+ day, 51+ min ago (568+ words) In what can only be described as a "Never give up" story, 76-year-old doctoral graduate Dr Denise Ingrid Adams is the oldest graduate at this year"s UKZN autumn graduation. Her Ph D used creative practice-led research to explore the…...
NSFAS placed under administration amid governance and audit failures
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (795+ words) Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela has placed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration due to governance instability, audit failures and operational breakdowns affecting student funding. Speaking during a media briefing on Monday in Pretoria,…...
The weight of the working hand " Honouring South Africa's workforce
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (720+ words) South Africa's workforce is often defined by a single, sobering statistic. The national unemployment rate remains above 31%, rising to over 40% when discouraged work seekers are included. It is a number that dominates headlines and shapes national debate, and rightly so....
Miss SA's mission to Mamelodi this Autism Awareness Month
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (737+ words) Qhawekazi Mazaleni, Miss South Africa 2025, has used her platform to move beyond pageantry into education and youth advocacy, with a particular focus on inclusive learning. She is the founder of Empower Youth Africa, a youth-focused initiative centred on expanding access…...
Johannesburg schools lead the charge for cleaner air as Earth Day approaches
2+ week, 2+ day ago (295+ words) Working with Breathe Cities, the City of Johannesburg and 33 community-based organisations, the initiative will take place across Regions A to G as part of the Breathe Better Together project. Aligned with this year's theme, "Our Power, Our Planet," the programme…...
SA's youth unemployment crisis meets critical skills shortage as new career pathways emerge
3+ week, 5+ day ago (464+ words) SOUTH Africa faces a daunting paradox: while youth unemployment has reached crisis levels, critical sectors remain severely understaffed, and thousands of capable students are locked out of higher education. According to Statistics SA's Q2 2025 data, unemployment among 15-24 year olds stands at…...
Sasolburg learner dies after collapsing during school rugby match
3+ week, 5+ day ago (337+ words) The Free State Department of Education has expressed shock and deep sadness following the death of a 15-year-old learner, Nhlakanipho Buthelezi, who collapsed during a school rugby match in Sasolburg on Friday, April 10, 2026. Buthelezi, a Grade 9 learner at HTS Sasolburg,…...