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NSFAS budget cuts could leave more than 87 000 students without funding in 2024
More than 87 000 NSFAS-funded university students are at risk of not being funded next year following projected budget cuts from Treasury.
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Nzimande to open new uMgungundlovu TVET college campus
During the launch, Nzimande will lead the Education and Science Imbizo in which the SETAs and the Department of Science and Innovation entities will share with the public the opportunities that are available in their sectors.
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NSFAS opens bursary applications for the 2024 academic year
The NSFAS application season, which opened on 21 November 2023, will close on 31 January 2024.
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Education Dept clears the air on matric exam paper leak scandal
The department said the Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga has made no such announcement about any incident related to examinations
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Parktown Girls High doubles down on controversial English exam paper
Parktown Girls High courted controversy over a questionable Grade 10 English exam paper that flirted with the ongoing Gaza conflict.
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Blade Nzimande loses bid to keep UNISA under administration
Blade Nzimande was ordered to reverse UNISA administrative takeover decision by North Gauteng High Court. Here's everything you must know.
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2023 NSC Exams: Timetable, date of results, pass levels explained
Get all the details on the 2023 NSC Exams, including the timetable, date of results, and pass levels explained.
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Fake ‘doctor’ Matthew Lani ‘special needs’ education history revealed
Several institutions, which Lani alleged to have graduated from, have also come forward to disavow his claims, further solidifying the Gauteng Education Department's findings.
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UNISA administration must be lifted immediately, North Gauteng court rules
This court order has momentarily stymied Nzimande's course of action, which was initially propelled by escalating concerns regarding alleged financial mismanagement and maladministration within the university.
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Gauteng education dept shuts down Crowthorne Academy: Here’s what will happen to the pupils
The Gauteng Education Department confirmed Crowthorne Academy has been shut down indefinitely. Here's what it means for the pupils.
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National Civic Education and Health Skills Programme launched at Tshwane North TVET College
Nzimande made the call when he was unveiling the National Civic Education and Health Skills Programme at the Tshwane North TVET College Mamelodi Campus on Thursday.
Lifestyle
A complete guide on how to apply for the Ireland Kader Asmal Fellowship scholarship
The Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme is a flagship programme of the Embassy of Ireland in South Africa offered to South African students.
Lifestyle
‘Little Money Egghead’: Palesa Machaka launches financial literacy book for children
'Little Money Egghead', authored by Palesa Machaka, is a financial literacy book suitable for children between the ages of 3 and 12.
Cape Town Buzz
Centre for World Universities ranks UCT as the best higher learning institution in Africa
The Centre of World Universities ranked UCT as the best higher learning institution in Africa for the third year in a row.
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CPUT riots: Nzimande blasts students for vandalising campus property
Dr Blade Nzimande blasted CPUT and UWC students for vandalising campus property during last week's intense riots.
Viral News
2023 Wits shutdown: NSFAS intervenes in student accommodation crisis
This follows countrywide protests by students at various institutions of higher learning against a new accommodation cap of R45 000 per annum.
Lifestyle
DBE confirms final 2022 matric results release date
The Department of Basic Education will on Thursday, 19 January 2023, release the 2022 matric results in a ceremony held in Johannesburg.
Lifestyle
2023 back to school: Gauteng working to place remaining 1 394 pupils
The department has already placed at least 290 751 learners with some 1394 remaining.
Lifestyle
2022 matric results release date confirmed: Here’s everything you must know
The department explained that results for the matric class of 2022 are currently being processed.
Lifestyle
Matric 2022 ‘second chance’ programme registration deadline revealed
The metric second chance programme is also open to those who want to improve their results.
Lifestyle
Higher Education dept warns of fake private colleges
The Minister warned that these institutions offer qualifications that are not recognised.
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Chicago art institute revokes Kanye West honorary doctorate
Kanye West no longer has an honorary doctorate from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Lifestyle
2022 matric exams: Here’s everything you need to know
More than 923 460 pupils will sit for the 2022 matric exams at 6 885 centres across the country.
Lifestyle
World Teacher’s Day: Ramaphosa highlights school safety
President Ramaphosa said World Teacher's Day must be used to celebrate the critical role played by educators in advancing human progress.
Technology
This spellchecker tool can autocorrect South Africa’s 10 official languages
The spellchecker corrects spelling, hyphenation and typing errors and offers suggested alternatives for words that are not recognised.
Crime
Marius Harmse: EC education director’s luxury car seized in fraud investigation
The SIU found that Marius Harmse allegedly indirectly received a payment of more than R300 000 from a supplier for the vehicle’s purchase.
Lifestyle
2023 NSFAS applications reopen with stern warning for fraudsters
Nzimande welcomed the proclamation signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa to allow the SIU to investigate maladministration and fraud at NSFAS.
Lifestyle
Here’s how to apply for the Presidential Youth Employment Programme
Phase IV will offer job opportunities to 255 100 youth across the nine provinces.
Lifestyle
Education dept not extending youth employment programme
The Ministry challenged the youth continue to use the skills, knowledge, experience they gained whilst placed in schools to broaden their horizons.
Lifestyle
2023 school admissions: Gauteng applications are now open – Here’s how to apply
The 2023 Online Admissions application period will continue until 19 August 2022.