29+ min ago  (678+ words) Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has publicly distanced herself from Lighthouse Publishers, the newly formed company that was awarded a R285 million share of a R1. 6 billion Foundation Phase textbook contract, saying she does not know its owners. Gwarube made the remarks…...

1+ hour, 50+ min ago  (375+ words) Research cited by Mi DO Academy found that 56% of South African organisations struggle to recruit cybersecurity professionals. The academy warned that employers often seek experienced specialists while overlooking candidates who could be trained for the work. "The traditional recruitment model…...

20+ hour, 36+ min ago  (401+ words) 411 Artificial Intelligence Consumer controversies Elite education News Rich lists Salaries net worth Wealth and Success Unscramblerer. com's research combined data from Google Trends and Ahrefs. The company said researchers looked for searches such as "spell because" or "how do I…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (561+ words) Best of Johannesburg Family & Kids Things to do This Weekend Bedfordview Bryanston Family & Kids Fourways Rosebank Sandton Things to do Best of Johannesburg Family & Kids Outdoor & Parks The school holidays are exciting for childrenbut for parents, they often come with…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (519+ words) Courts & Legal Opinion The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has been placed under administration again, and an IOL opinion piece argues the organisation should be dissolved and its funding functions transferred to government departments. Higher Education and Training Minister…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (396+ words) education Family & Kids Things to do Awqaf SA will launch its annual Maths Workshop series this weekend, targeting Grade 10 to 12 learners across South Africa. Now in its 11th year, the programme offers additional mathematics support in areas including Soweto, Ladysmith, Mitchells…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (484+ words) education Family & Kids Things to do Parliament has summoned the administrator of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas), Prof Hlengani Mathebula, and former board members to appear before the parliamentary portfolio committee on higher education amid questions over a…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (604+ words) education Family & Kids Things to do In a parliamentary briefing in September 2025, the departments of basic education and communications and digital technologies reported that a total of 545, 938 ICT devices were procured for learners in South Africa over the 2022 to 2024 financial…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (431+ words) Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela announced the dissolution of the NSFAS board and the appointment of an administrator, citing repeated attempts to stabilise the entity that had fallen short. Providers across Gauteng told a different story. Duan Coetzee, director of…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (522+ words) For many South Africans who rely on social grants, the end of the month is not just about budgeting. It is about survival. Now, a new digital system meant to streamline verification is adding another layer of stress. The South…...