From NSFAS to universities and colleges, Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela says all systems are ready for 2026, despite limited spaces for first-year students across higher learning institutions and funding pressure as more students qualify for aid. The post First-year student placements limited but higher education minister says it’s all systems go…
In communities plagued by socioeconomic hardships and violence, school principals often face overwhelming challenges. Since 2012, the Principals Academy Trust (PAT) has provided these leaders with expert mentorship, innovative leadership training and a supportive network, enabling more than 350 Western Cape principals to foster safer, stronger schools. The post Transforming leadership and schools, the Principals…
Attempts to import US culture wars to South Africa are doomed to fail, because we are a very different country. The post Charlie Kirk may have fans in SA — but his views are inconsequential here appeared first on Daily Maverick.
The murder of a homeless man in Newton Park has put the spotlight on the growing challenges surrounding thousands of people living on the streets of Nelson Mandela Bay. The post Murder of homeless man highlights deepening crisis on streets of Nelson Mandela Bay appeared first on Daily Maverick.
Former Democratic Alliance Federal Council Chairperson James Selfe wrote a number of chapters and overviews of events and people, but the weariness caused by his illness meant that his written story was incomplete when he died in May 2024. His widow Sheila wanted James’ contribution to South Africa’s body politic to be recognised. This extract,…
With SA’s winning Chelsea display, celebrity gardeners, literary talks and a scarecrow trail, Stanford’s flower festival is in full bloom — here are some highlights to catch
A mega-development is encroaching on a small graveyard in Johannesburg, threatening generations of history and sparking an emotional battle between the developer and an 83-year-old woman to respect and retain these sites. The post Grave situation as lost generations fight for their burial sites and heritage appeared first on Daily Maverick.
Manchester City’s goal-scoring machine Erling Haaland struck twice in a 3-0 Premier League thrashing of Manchester United on Sunday, giving Pep Guardiola’s side bragging rights in the latest edition of the derby.
Tens of thousands of people protested in the capital Ankara on Sunday against a court case that could oust the head of the main opposition on Monday after a year-long legal crackdown on hundreds of its members.
Mamelodi Sundowns moved to the summit of the Betway Premiership table for the first time this season after their comfortable 3-0 win over Magesi FC at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday.