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iol. co. za > news > south-africa > 2026-06-12-june-16--hammanskraals-untold-story-of-solidarity-in-the-fight-against-apartheid

June 16 | Hammanskraal's untold story of solidarity in the fight against apartheid

2+ hour, 32+ min ago  (589+ words) Precious Mashaba, a Master's candidate from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and a Hammanskraal resident has placed two schools at the centre of student led protests in the area, following the Soweto uprising of June 16, 1976. As the echoes of the…...

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iol. co. za > thepost > news > 2026-06-11-how-a-fathers-love-for-racing-shaped-a-daughters-career-in-mechanics

How a father's love for racing shaped a daughter's career in mechanics

14+ hour, 22+ min ago  (1105+ words) In an industry traditionally dominated by men, 25-year-old mechanic Keresse John of Richards Bay is proving that passion, determination and skill know no gender boundaries. Working at Audi Centre Richards Bay and approaching her fifth year in the motor industry,…...

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iol. co. za > news > south-africa > 2026-06-11-transforming-lives-the-cradle-to-career-journey-of-afrika-tikkun

Transforming lives: The cradle-to-career journey of Afrika Tikkun

23+ hour, 2+ min ago  (315+ words) With multiple campuses across Gauteng'including Alexandra, Diepsloot, Orange Farm, Randburg, and Braamfontein'as well as one in Emfuleni, Afrika Tikkun's cradle-to-career 360" model continues to help equip young people with skills and training to be the best versions of themselves. In a…...

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iol. co. za > news > education > 2026-06-11-what-the-phasing-out-of-1475-qualifications-means-for-south-africas-education-system

What the phasing out of 1, 475 qualifications means for South Africa's education system

20+ hour, 39+ min ago  (622+ words) Manamela confirms end of pre-2009 qualifications era, warns against relying on unofficial sources. South Africa's post-school education and training system is undergoing a major restructuring, with over 1 400 legacy qualifications reaching the end of their registration period as government pushes ahead…...

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iol. co. za > news > education > 2026-06-11-how-dr-reitumetse-diphoko-mabuya-became-a-doctor-after-overcoming-family-tragedy

How Dr Reitumetse Diphoko-Mabuya became a doctor after overcoming family tragedy

21+ hour, 36+ min ago  (603+ words) graduation story a feel good story A childhood dream, encouragement from a local doctor and a father's unwavering belief in her potential have helped Dr Reitumetse Diphoko-Mabuya overcome tragedy and become a medical doctor serving her community. The 28-year-old from…...

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iol. co. za > news > south-africa > 2026-06-02-free-state-premier-supports-siu-investigation-into-bursary-irregularities

Free State premier supports SIU investigation into bursary irregularities

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (604+ words) The Premier of the Free State, Maqueen Joyce Letsoha-Mathae, says her administration is working hard to strengthen its internal processes following an SIU investigation into her province's bursary scheme. The Premier of the Free State, Maqueen Joyce Letsoha-Mathae, has warmly…...

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iol. co. za > news > 2026-06-09-behind-the-546-percent-youth-unemployment-rate-fewer-jobs-more-discouraged-young-people

Behind the 54. 6 percent youth unemployment rate: fewer jobs, more discouraged young people

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (816+ words) Retail, construction, and community and social services were among the hardest-hit sectors for youth job losses in the first quarter of 2026. Fewer jobs, rising discouragement and millions of young people outside employment, education or training are among the realities behind…...

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iol. co. za > news > south-africa > 2026-06-09-i-make-more-in-a-week-graduate-trades-teaching-dreams-for-successful-carpentry-business

'I make more in a week': Graduate trades teaching dreams for successful carpentry business

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (1272+ words) Teacher graduate Phaphama Ngalimani turned to carpentry to provide for his daughter and has built a flourishing career, one he says he would choose over teaching today. Teaching graduate Phaphama Ngalimani, who became a father to a baby girl in…...

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iol. co. za > news > 2026-06-08-teachers-return-to-school-after-cctv-boycott

Teachers return to school after CCTV boycott

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (356+ words) Teachers return after CCTV boycott ends disruption at Durban school. Teachers at u Mkhumbane Secondary School in Durban have returned to classrooms following a boycott over the installation of CCTV cameras, which had allegedly disrupted teaching and learning and escalated…...

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iol. co. za > business-report > economy > 2026-06-05-the-skills-that-will-define-tomorrows-workforce

The skills that will define tomorrow's workforce

6+ day, 16+ hour ago  (572+ words) With the rapid evolution of the job market, young people must embrace adaptability and continuous learning to thrive. Discover the essential skills that will define the future workforce and how to prepare for a career journey rather than a destination....

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