In addition to unsafe pit toilets, the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal also have the highest number of schools with no running water.

The private printing of 2024 matric exam papers will set the Department of Basic Education back R3.6 billion. But how?

Nine candidates in the Western Cape have been caught with cellphones and crib notes into their matric exams venue.

The ANC study group on basic education says it is not true that Afrikaans is under threat as Afrikaners marched against the Bela Act.

The Department of Basic Educations has urged parents to be on high alert, monitor and verify the sources of the food their children consume.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished well over 800 000 candidates that will sit for the 2024 matric exams beginning on Monday.

A partnership between public and private sector is benefitting tens of thousands of South African school pupils. Here’s who’s behind it …

The KZN Department of Education has launched an investigation into a viral bullying incident at Thabela High School, outside Durban.

AfriForum says those serving in the GNU would be complicit in the BELA Act’s assault on the survival of Afrikaans communities.

The BELA Bill has sparked debate on language and admissions. Critics fear exclusion, while others laud it as inclusive. Can balance be found?

The BELA Bill has ignited a fierce debate in SA’s education sector. Read why opposition parties say it is a threat to fundamental rights.

The Gauteng Department of Education has piloted a programme that allows hearing learners to learn the South African Sign Language.

Those with ambitions to join the aviation sector should consider applying for these bursaries, to fund their studies.

The National Student Financial Aid System is in the headlines again, over NSFAS ghost accounts allegedly funnelling money …

Carte Blanche tells the story of one of the educational institutions, which has been deregistered.

According to the Western Cape Education Department, thousands of Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners are yet to apply for the 2025 school year.

The 2024 deregistration of City Varsity and Damelin has been slammed by the Higher Education Department. But what of student compensation?

The Department said a preliminary report revealed that the school was first alerted to the incident by one of the victims’ parents.

Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande’s proposed fee increase has been pooh-poohed by students, amid growing calls for his resignation.

If you’re a student looking for a last-minute enrolment, here are South Africa’s top universities in 2024 to aim at.

SA’s budget carrier FlySafair is raising awareness and encouraging girls to consider the aviation sector for potential careers.

Many of world’s countries share borders with several neighbouring states. See which ones share the most here.  

The 2023 matric exams are nearing their conclusion. This time of the year can bring stress as learners near the end of their school careers.

Applications for financial aid for 2024 are open. But what does the NSFAS bursary cover exactly? Find out here …

The 2023 matric exams are under way. This time of the year can bring excitement and stress as learners near the end of their school careers.