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KZN youth: The future is in good hands
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (528+ words) Updated June 15, 2026, 9: 55 a. m. | By Tamlyn Canham These young KZNers are dreaming big and forging their own paths in an ever-changing world. South Africa's future is in good hands! This Youth Day, we're shining the spotlight on young people in Kwa Zulu-Natal…...
Parents criticise prolonged CCTV dispute at Umkhumbane Secondary
23+ hour, 42+ min ago (284+ words) Updated June 14, 2026, 1: 21 p. m. | By Tsakane Mhlongo During the conflict, 22 teachers refused to return to work after a court ruled that the cameras could remain in classrooms. A parent of a learner at a KZN school says a dispute over CCTV cameras…...
South Africa phases out outdated tertiary qualifications in skills training overhaul
4+ day, 26+ min ago (310+ words) Updated June 11, 2026, 12: 37 p. m. | By Kubobonke Luthuli The reforms affect TVET and National Accredited Technical Education Diploma programmes, including the N4 to N6 modules. Current students will be allowed to complete their studies through teach-out arrangements. Some outdated tertiary qualifications are being phased out…...
KZN govt launches verification platform to eliminate ghost workers
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (360+ words) Updated June 11, 2026, 10: 18 a. m. | By Tsakane Mhlongo The verification platform will be open for two months from Monday as part of a National Treasury directive to address payroll irregularities. The Kwa Zulu-Natal local government is set to roll out a verification process…...
Has exam season taken over the entire household?
5+ day, 43+ min ago (390+ words) Updated June 10, 2026, 12: 20 p. m. | By East Coast Radio / Stacey & J Sbu During exam season, it's often the whole household that adjust, not just the learner. How has exam season affected your household? Thousands of learners across South Africa are preparing for exams,…...
Protesters block road to Mexican World Cup stadium
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (453+ words) Updated June 10, 2026, 7: 08 a. m. | By AFP Teacher protests disrupted access to Azteca Stadium ahead of the 2026 World Cup opener, but officials insist the match will proceed. A protest blocked an avenue leading to Mexico City's Azteca Stadium for hours on Tuesday, just…...
Mid-year exams: Smart tips to help your child prepare better
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (626+ words) Updated June 9, 2026, 10: 50 a. m. | By Poelano Malema It's mid-year exam season in South Africa, and as learners prepare, parents and guardians can also do a few things to help their children thrive. South African learners write exams twice a year, in June…...
Stability restored at u Mkhumbane High as boycotting teachers resume duties
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (270+ words) Updated June 8, 2026, 4: 42 p. m. | By Lauren Hendricks The conflict began when educators boycotted classes, arguing that the school's principal had not consulted them about the installation of CCTV cameras in classrooms. Twenty-two teachers and a school principal have returned to a Durban…...
Should wealthy students qualify for scholarships?
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (509+ words) Updated June 8, 2026, 11: 38 a. m. | By Tamlyn Canham Singer Jennifer Lopez recently revealed that her teenage twins were awarded college scholarships, but the reaction online has been mixed. A scholarship is a lifeline for scores of students who need financial assistance to complete…...
These 10 jobs don't require a degree in South African
1+ week, 3+ day ago (552+ words) Updated June 5, 2026, 6: 43 a. m. | By East Coast Breakfast Here are 10 careers South Africans can pursue without a university qualification. Let's be honest: not everyone wants to spend three or four years at university, and not everyone can afford to. With South Africa's…...