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The University of Fort Hare has formally charged its vice-chancellor, Professor Sakhela Buhlungu.

Fort Hare serves misconduct charges on vice-chancellor Sakhela Buhlungu

Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela says South Africa must urgently adapt its education and training system to artificial intelligence, automation and digital transformation as the country confronts a “workforce-transition capacity problem” Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Manamela’s digital bet: Can SA’s higher education system survive the revolution under way?

Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela says South Africa must urgently adapt its education and training system to artificial…

Restoring integrity and protecting universities from political and commercial predation are priorities for Universities South Africa (USAf), the membership body representing all 26 public universities in South Africa.

Universities South Africa sounds alarm on rising campus governance risks

Several universities are facing deepening governance crises marked by institutional capture, leadership instability and weakened accountability systems, say higher education…

NSFAS has been placed under administration amid governance and audit failures, with professor Hlengani Mathebula appointed to stabilise student funding operations .

NSFAS placed under administration amid governance and audit collapse

NSFAS has been placed under administration amid governance and audit failures, with professor Hlengani Mathebula appointed to stabilise student funding operations

The University of Fort Hare, pictured, and Mangosuthu University of Technology are among those
grappling with governance strain.

Universities must confront the shadow of institutional capture

South Africa’s universities face growing risks of “institutional capture”, with Universities South Africa warning of governance failures, political interference and rising…

Mondli Hlatshwayo, an
associate professor (labour studies and worker education) at the Centre for Education Rights and Transformation, University of Johannesburg

Comrade, scholar, cadre: A letter of respect to Sakhela Buhlungu

An open letter to the Fort Hare vice-chancellor, honouring a shared struggle, principled leadership and a bond forged in activism, scholarship and sacrifice

Gauteng MEC Lebogang Maile’s State of Education address reflects a department under pressure but attempting to demonstrate responsiveness.

Overcrowding, infrastructure failures and school safety dominate Gauteng education MEC’s agenda — but deeper structural pressures remain unresolved

Lebogang Maile warns that the province’s school system faces growing strain

The University of Fort Hare has formally charged its vice-chancellor, Professor Sakhela Buhlungu.

Fort Hare council split deepens after VC’s suspension

The University of Fort Hare faces a governance crisis after vice-chancellor Sakhela Buhlungu was placed on precautionary suspension. Councillors warn of contested authority,…

The University of Fort Hare has formally charged its vice-chancellor, Professor Sakhela Buhlungu.

‘Mr President, you failed me’ – University of Fort Hare corruption fallout reaches Ramaphosa

Vice-chancellor professor Sakhela Buhlungu has been suspended and now faces disciplinary action, despite a report that allegedly found no wrongdoing. The move has reignited…

Governance failures at the University of Fort Hare have raised concerns for years, preceding the recent suspension of its vice-chancellor, Professor Sakhela Buhlungu

University of Fort Hare vice-chancellor placed on precautionary suspension pending disciplinary process

The council cites seriousness of allegations and risks to institutional governance after forensic investigation. The VC had alerted the council to the ‘misstep’ and sought to…

A total of 537 young people graduated as certified real estate practitioners at the Durban International Convention Centre, a ceremony that marked the completion of the KwaZulu-Natal Real Estate Training and Placement Programme

Services SETA’s real estate transformation drive graduates 537 youth

A total of 537 young people graduated as certified real estate practitioners at the Durban International Convention Centre, a ceremony that marked the completion of the…

Whizz kids: The 2025 cohort of the National Science and Technology Forum’s Brilliants Programme. Photos: National Science and Technology Forum

Top pupils get wings to help SA soar

Through the NSTF Brilliants Programme, a group of top maths and science learners are becoming tomorrow’s problem-solvers, innovators and leaders

EARNING ROBOTICS: :Xoliswa Mahlangu, head of digital learning and technology at Sifiso EdTech (left) and Shoprite Foundation director Maude Modise, watching pupils at Siyifunile Secondary School in Mpumalanga learning robotics. Picture: Supplied

Robotics lab launched in Mpumalanga school to boost digital skills in rural classrooms

The Shoprite Foundation and the Development Bank of Southern Africa have jointly funded a robotics laboratory in Dullstroom to expand access to coding and digital education for…

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Forensic probe finds leadership failures at Roedean School as board chair resigns

Concerns raised by a number of students prior to a tennis match were not managed through appropriate leadership processes

The Services Sector Education and Training Authority and the University of Cape Town have launched a one-of-a-kind facility aimed at strengthening African-led scientific capacity in skin health.

Service SETA, UCT launch skin care hub

The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) and the University of Cape Town (UCT) have launched a one-of-a-kind facility aimed at strengthening African-led…

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Roedean school principal quits over sports row with King David

The school said it acknowledged that the school’s cancellation of a tennis match against King David earlier this month ‘were deeply hurtful to the Jewish community’

Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela says South Africa must urgently adapt its education and training system to artificial intelligence, automation and digital transformation as the country confronts a “workforce-transition capacity problem” Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Engineering the next 50 years

Inside Minister Manamela’s high-stakes plan to rewrite the rules of higher education

Concerned: As top students celebrated their matric results this week, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube, below, highlighted structural
challenges facing the system. Photo: Department of Basic Education

Stagnating matric maths pass rate a sobering reality

The declining rate reflects deep-rooted challenges that begin in the early school grades

Excellence: Durban Star College’s top-performing Class of 2025 matriculants celebrate their academic success after an exceptional results season. Photos: Supplied

Top learners reveal drivers of success in NPO-run schools

Excellence less about last-minute cramming and more about consistency, discipline, emotional resilience and strong support systems, they say

Star pupil: Imani Ravhulani. Photo: Midstream College Ekurhuleni

Top achievers buck national trend

Among them was Imani Ravhulani, who attained 10 distinctions