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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…
While there have been suggestions and even a concerted push for the adoption of a digital driving licence in South Africa, experts say the country simply isn’t ready for it.
Traditional university study pathways are no longer the only route to success, which is why more families are choosing CTU.
Companies that practice disability inclusion innovate faster, are more productive, and outperform their competitors. “Disability inclusion is not charity, it’s smart business.” That was the clear message from the inaugural Valuable 500 African Summit 2025, held on Tuesday at The Venue, Houghton Hotel in Johannesburg. Hosted by leading youth development non-profit, Afrika Tikkun, in partnership with the…
The African penguin, with its black-and-white plumage and endearing waddle, is more than a symbol of South Africa’s marine heritage. It is a sentinel species whose fate reflects the health of our oceans. Endemic to southern Africa, the penguin is ours to protect on behalf of the world. Its decline is a warning signal and…
Almost half of South Africans who consume alcohol drink too much. It’s a fact based on the number of drinkers who say they consume more than 15 drinks a week. This contributes to accidents, homicides and a range of medical conditions that place a heavy burden on our healthcare systems. The use of alcohol by…
When the government of national unity (GNU) took office in July 2024, it was hailed as a moment of renewal. After a fiercely contested election, citizens were promised a coalition that would rise above narrow interests, tackle the country’s mounting crises and breathe new life into a democracy under strain. A year later, the reality…
In November 1863, casting his eye across the Gettysburg battlefield where thousands of soldiers had died in the American Civil War, Abraham Lincoln delivered his speech that to this day remains one of the most quoted when the topic of democracy comes up. He declared: “We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have…
The United States is not likely to extend Agoa, placing further strain on South Africa’s relationship with the world’s largest economy.