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‘Umalusi does not accredit online schools,’ says quality assurance body on UNISA Open School

Studying for these 14 qualifications? Gauteng government announces work opportunities

Gwarube defends decision to halt R9.8bn National School Nutrition Programme tender

‘We don’t have bucket toilets in schools: Gwarube says department to clear pit toilet backlog in 2025

Five new universities to open on South African soil

Some teacher contracts won’t be renewed in the Western Cape, but schools will stay open

Mental health exam pack: Sadag to host free online support groups for matrics and teachers

‘Not here to post videos and set trends’: Pupils injured doing TikTok challenge

Nasi iSpani solar technicians’ contracts cancelled due to ‘poor performance’

Ekurhuleni students left in the cold as skills project ends

Western Cape forced to cut over 2 000 teacher posts due to budget shortfall

Matrics: How to deal with exam stress

Gauteng teacher dismissed without pay after irregular appointment

Mpumalanga teacher suspended for cutting pupil’s braids in class

Crime

Extortion rackets force closure of schools in Mthatha, committee demands police action

Gang violence casts shadow over Eldorado Park exams

Matric

Prelims start today, here’s when matric final exams begin

Calling all matrics: Apply now for these Water and Sanitation bursaries

Mpumalanga Education Dept criticised for returning R623m amid infrastructure backlog

Minister stops R10bn school food tender amid corruption concerns

Calls for tighter school security after Eldorado Park violence

KZN municipality disconnects water and electricity at 18 debt-ridden schools

EFF wants all Nsfas board nominees to be interviewed publicly

‘No accurate checks and balances system’ – Time for Nsfas to be scrapped?