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Climate change is making southern Africa hotter . While much attention has focused on climate impacts like droughts, floods and food insecurity, another crisis is unfolding quietly inside classrooms. Research has shown that some schools…

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Anti-immigration violence in South Africa has forced foreign migrants to flee their homes.

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More young people from South Africa's white minority are moving to the small white enclave of Orania.

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[Health-e] Samkelisiwe Khumalo first noticed cavities in her daughter Unathi's teeth when she was four. Two years later, Unathi has sixteen cavities-six in her bottom teeth and ten in her upper. She has never seen a dentist.

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[The Conversation Africa] South African teacher education qualifications are expected to comply with the Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications. But evidence points to gaps in teacher competence and the quality of…

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Kenyan diaspora community in South Africa say it should be opportunity to right things up.

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At least two people died after anti-immigrant protests in South Africa's Western Cape this weekend turned violent. Now foreign nationals in the country are seeking shelter in community centres, while others are leaving the country.

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Western Cape Education Department has announced the temporary closure of all public ordinary and special needs schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education Districts on Wednesday and Thursday due to severe weather…

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Orange party seeks to pick lessons from stable democracies to ensure credible party primaries.

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Ghanaian authorities have suspended new registrations for a programme helping citizens return home from South Africa, following an overwhelming response from applicants.

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The government said about 800 people were impacted by the violence that broke out in the coastal town of Mossel Bay on Friday.

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The violence prompted 300 Mozambicans to return home over the weekend.

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Bafana Bafana's departure was delayed due to non-issuance of visas for several players and support staff.

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[The Conversation Africa] South Africa's schooling system presents a striking paradox. Fewer than one in five grade 4 learners can read for meaning, yet more than 60% of young people (aged 15 to 24) eventually complete grade 12. Matric…

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South African wheat farmers are facing mounting financial pressure as the conflict involving Iran disrupts global fuel and fertilizer markets. With diesel and fertilizer prices surging, producers warn that shrinking profits could push some…

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South Africa’s schooling system presents a striking paradox. Fewer than one in five grade 4 learners can read for meaning, yet more than 60% of young people (aged 15 to 24) eventually complete grade 12. Matric (school leaving exam) pass…

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[GroundUp] Meals are cooked outside at Boxahuku Primary in Vhembe East because the kitchen can no longer be used due to the stench from the school toilets

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[Daily Maverick] After officials prepared for a ministerial visit to address dire issues at Greenville Primary School, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube was a no-show, deepening concerns about the school's neglect.

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The team had been due to leave for their training base on Sunday but that was postponed over...

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Junior Starlets keep alive hopes of playing in the global showpiece after edging past Uganda.

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World Cup delegation held up as players await visas for Mexico, whom South Africa face in the opening game in 11 days.

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South Africa’s departure for the 2026 World Cup was delayed on Sunday after some players were...

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Foreign workers in South Africa are again facing violence and protests by anti-immigrant groups.

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NDOTO ya Kenya kufuzu kwa Kombe la Dunia la Wanawake wasizidi miaka 17 mwaka huu, bado iko hai baada ya Junior Starlets kufuzu kwa raundi ya tatu na ya mwisho ya michujo jana. Starlets walitinga hatua hiyo kwa sheria ya bao la ugenini…

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[Parliament of South Africa] Student debt has become a major concern affecting the whole post-school education system value chain. Everyone is affected, not just students and university administrations but also government revenue.…

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South African opposition politician Julius Malema has criticised Ghana’s decision to evacuate some of its citizens from South Africa following growing fears over xenophobic violence.

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[DA] The briefings presented to Parliament today by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Universities South Africa (USAf) and the South African Public Colleges Organisation (SAPCO) confirmed that South Africa's…

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Thousands of foreign workers are under increasing pressure to leave the country.

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South Africa’s Parliament will on Monday hold the first meeting of a special committee to examine allegations in the “Farmgate” scandal involving President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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Foreign nationals in Durban say they’ve been forced from their homes and businesses.

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Egypt has continued to strengthen its presence in Italy’s pumpkin market, achieving record export levels for the third consecutive year as European demand rises amid weaker local production caused by climate challenges. Egypt exported more…

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Advances in Morocco’s aerospace, automotive and phosphate sectors have pushed the kingdom to the top of Africa’s industrialisation rankings, overtaking long-time leader South Africa.

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South Africa's border police stopped a truck from Malawi that was driving into the country with drugs worth nearly one billion rand ($61 million), authorities said on Thursday.

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Around 800 people from Ghana have said they want to leave amid heightened anti-immigrant sentiment in South Africa.

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A high-level guide to South Africa’s mining policy and regulation that sets out the core laws and institutions, licensing and environmental requirements, and policy choices to attract investment in critical minerals.

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A 2-part accessible primer on South Africa’s mining sector that explains its economic importance, the end-to-end mine lifecycle and why responsible closure matters.

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Practical primers on bulk minerals and base metals, precious metals and specialty metals in South Africa, that sets out market context, supply dynamics and investment signals.

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Around 800 people from Ghana have said they want to leave amid heightened anti-immigrant sentiment in South Africa.

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The first flight carrying around 300 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa following anti-immigrant tensions.

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The first group of around 300 Ghanaian nationals departed from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday as Ghana began a voluntary repatriation programme for citizens wanting to leave South Africa amid growing…

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Ethiopia is preparing for a national election on 1 June amid deep political uncertainty and growing insecurity. Officially, the polls are expected to reinforce the country’s democratic transition and political stability. But the conditions…

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Ghana begins repatriating citizens as xenophobia surges in South Africa

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[GroundUp] The state is using the public works programme to avoid paying them the national minimum wage

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[Daily Maverick] The Government of National Unity defends a R149-billion higher education budget while facing sharp criticism from opposition parties over NSFAS failures and pressing student issues.

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[GroundUp] Parents of learners at KwaZulu-Natal school demand more action

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[The Conversation Africa] Bullying is a widespread global problem, with extensive research across countries showing that no school is immune. In South Africa, the scale is particularly concerning, with studies indicating that between a…

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has secured commitments from private sector leaders to partner with government in advancing South Africa's skills development agenda and strengthening the…

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Bullying is a widespread global problem, with extensive research across countries showing that no school is immune. In South Africa, the scale is particularly concerning, with studies indicating that between a fifth and over half of…

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[Daily Maverick] The new Efunda Learning Management System could help South African parents monitor their children's academic progress, bridging the gap between home support and classroom engagement.

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[GroundUp] The jazz pianist has built a career challenging the perception of blindness through music

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South Africa is stepping up action against illegal migrants, and citizens must not take the law into their own hands, the government said Monday as protests against undocumented foreign nationals escalate. Several ministers held an urgent…

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South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns are seeking to end a below-par season on a high when they face AS FAR Rabat in Morocco.

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Kenya Lionesses expect fierce opposition from defending champions South Africa

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Rising xenophobia in South Africa leaves migrants facing harassment, job losses and community violence.

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[Africa Check] SCAM ALERT: South Africa's education department warns against "teacher assistants phase 6" job scams on Facebook

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[UCT] A journey into the formal foundations of natural language began as Professor Ryan Nefdt delivered his inaugural lecture on 20 May.

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More than 800 people registered for help to return to Ghana during a recent wave of anti-immigrant protests across the country.

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Dozens of foreign nationals sought refuge at a church centre in South Africa's eastern city of Durban on Wednesday as mobs of locals stepped up a weeks-long campaign against undocumented migrants

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has completed several settlement agreements with service providers and individuals linked to the R431 million in decontamination, disinfection, and sanitisation of school contracts…

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A series of conferences held in Entebbe, Uganda, between 2023 and 2025 have resulted in a draft African Charter on Family, Sovereignty and Values . The meetings were organised by the Inter-parliamentary Network on African Sovereignty and…

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Funmi Ogundare Founder of the Nigerian Teachers Community, Dr. Peter Ogudoro, Wednesday, blamed poor leadership and the failure of Nigeria’s education system for the country’s slow pace of development despite its vast human and natural…

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[GroundUp] "What if the ceiling or pillars collapse?" asks grade 11 learner

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An analysis of the divergent governance models of Robert Mugabe and Nelson Mandela has concluded that political leadership is an active force capable of redirecting the course of development in post-liberation African states, according to…

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The mental well-being of three elephants in a zoo in South Africa is the subject of an unusual court case, with animal welfare groups saying they are depressed and should be moved to a larger conservation park where they can be happy.

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[GroundUp] All the parents asked is that the state maintain and upgrade the schools

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Kenya finished second in Accra with 17 medals behind championship winners South Africa.

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[Daily Maverick] Following court battles and power cuts, the Gauteng Department of Education is reviewing its decentralised funding model, arguing that school governing bodies lack the financial expertise to manage soaring municipal bills.

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To commemorate the Nakba, protesters in Cape Town staged a demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians.

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South African president Cyril Ramaphosa's political party, the African National Congress (ANC) expresses support for its president, after the Constitutional Court ruled that parliament had acted unconstitutionally

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[Daily Maverick] Tributes came pouring in for Gqeberha performer, teacher and animal lover Linda-Louise Swain, who has sadly died at the age of 67.

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South Africa’s ruling African National Congress gathered for a key meeting as President Cyril Ramaphosa faces renewed impeachment pressure linked to the controversial Farmgate cash-heist scandal.

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Members of South African opposition parties walked out of a question and answer session by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is facing claims of misconduct by hiding from police and tax authorities a 2020 break-in at one of his homes, and…

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Julius Malema , the leader of South Africa’s fourth-largest party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), is a divisive figure: loved by some, hated by others. Malema made headlines in April 2026 after a lower court found him guilty of…

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[SAnews.gov.za] Getting education right is the cornerstone of building a stronger country and a thriving economy, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has said.

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[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, has called on out-of-school youth and adults, especially those in rural and marginalised communities, to enrol at Community Education and Training (CET)…

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[Daily Maverick] What is required, if the unqualified and immediately realisable right to basic education is to be safeguarded, is not simply better ad hoc responses to extreme weather events but a shift towards a basic education system…

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Fannie Masemola faces four charges of contravening the Public Finance Management Act relating to an allegedly irregular tender.

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South African president came to power on anticorruption mandate - and could go now for stuffing cash in furniture.

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The decision follows the recent wave of protests against foreign nationals in several cities across the country.

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[Daily Maverick] When the issues around the Department of Basic Education's new Foundational Phase textbook catalogue were unpacked in Parliament on Tuesday, it became clear how cutthroat the industry competition really is.

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All this stems from a 2020 theft of Sh74.9 million cash he allegedly hid inside a sofa on his...

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Whales are increasingly exposed to traffic - and ship strikes.

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[Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education held a follow-up engagement with the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) on matters raised during the committee's 2025 oversight visit.

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[GroundUp] Gauteng education department says schools must pay for electricity themselves

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Ramaphosa says he will not resign as South Africa moves toward impeachment inquiry

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A comparative genomic analysis of five people infected aboard the polar cruise ship MV Hondius has confirmed that the hantavirus spread from passenger to passenger during the voyage, according to a study published on the open scientific…

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The country's parliament says its speaker will begin the process of setting up the impeachment committee.

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Firebrand anti‑Western activist Kemi Seba, wanted in Benin over an alleged foiled coup plot, told a Pretoria court he risks being killed if deported, as he sought release on bail after his arrest for overstaying his South African visa.…

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South Africa's winegrowers are working to stay one step ahead of warming planet as Western Cape province starts to feel the effects of climate change.

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Governance-related tension at several universities across South Africa is systemic rather than episodic, higher education leaders in the country say. Restoring integrity and protecting universities from political and commercial predation…

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[allAfrica] Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier announced on Monday afternoon that every school in the province would be closed on Tuesday, 12 May, as the severe weather battering the region showed no sign of letting up.

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[Daily Maverick] A once-in-14-years opportunity to put better books in South African classrooms. Daily Maverick investigated what happened when a group of educators tried to seize it -- and who is driving the narrative against them.

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Conflicts in the Middle East are increasing dangers for whales off South Africa by shifting sea traffic into their habitats and heightening the risks of collision, researchers told AFP. The rerouting of shipping around South Africa and…

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The scandal centres on a large sum of foreign currency stolen from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farmhouse in 2020.

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South Africa's Constitutional Court on Friday overturned a vote in parliament that had quashed the opening of impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a cash-heist scandal.

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[Daily Maverick] South Africa has lost more than 32,000 teachers in just the past five years. A pioneering fellowship is stepping in to address this with the robust mentorship, community and psychological support our educators desperately…

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South Africa's Constitutional Court on Friday overturned a vote in parliament that had quashed the opening of impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a cash-heist scandal.

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Migrant rights groups say they are being scapegoated by South Africans.

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[Daily Maverick] As an intense cut-off low-pressure system triggers Orange Level 8 warnings, education authorities have suspended classes in high-risk districts across these provinces. With severe flooding and disruptive snow forecast…

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South Africa hit back Wednesday against charges of xenophobia after protests against undocumented migrants and said African nations should address issues like instability and bad governance causing their people to leave.

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[Daily Maverick] While policymakers debate screen time and cognitive development, a parallel crisis is quietly unfolding in South Africa's education sector: a tech supply chain riddled with vendor monopolies, retail exploitation and…

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South Africa hit back Wednesday against charges of xenophobia after protests against undocumented migrants and said African nations should address issues like instability and bad governance causing their people to leave.

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[GroundUp] Schools in Nelson Mandela Bay were closed on Wednesday after torrential rain caused severe flooding. Some businesses also closed their doors.

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Over the past 11 years, The Conversation Africa has published 12,961 articles by 8,257 authors, making the expertise of academics and researchers in Africa and other parts of the world accessible to the public, national and global…

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), in partnership with the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA), has committed R90 million towards revitalising Community Education and…

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has defended the integrity of its textbook catalogue development process, rejecting claims of impropriety and maintaining that its system is designed to ensure fairness, quality and…

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[Scrolla] Floods have cut off nearly two thousand families in the Northern Cape and destroyed homes in the Free State today. Authorities locked the doors of over one hundred schools in the Western Cape to keep children safe from rising…

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[GroundUp] It'll be "a space that celebrates African memory, identity and creative expression" says library boss

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Three people have died in an outbreak of hantavirus aboard a luxury cruise ship, with another five confirmed or suspected cases reported, but the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said the wider threat to public health remains low. There…

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[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has moved to reassure students that funding and allowances will continue uninterrupted, despite the decision to place the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)…

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Authorities in South Africa and Cape Verde say the response remains focused on containing the outbreak, ensuring patient care, and minimising risks to the wider public.

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While South African officials have condemned violence against foreign nationals and pledged action, the situation continues to fuel anxiety among migrant communities, with more Nigerians expected to opt for voluntary return in the coming…

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[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has placed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration due to governance instability within the institution.

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[Scrolla] The national government has seized full control of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), the country’s largest vehicle for funding poor and working-class students, has been placed under administration following a prolonged governance and operational crisis that Higher…

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[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has outlined an ambitious "system reset" for the post-school education and training (PSET) sector.

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Las autoridades de Cabo Verde anunciaron este lunes que, para proteger la “seguridad pública nacional”, han denegado la entrada en el puerto de su capital, Praia, al crucero en el que se ha detectado un posible brote de hantavirus y que…

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Previous outbreaks of violence — including deadly riots in 2008 and renewed attacks in 2015 and 2019 — have strained relations between Africa’s two largest economies, Nigeria and South Africa.

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Previous outbreaks of violence — including deadly riots in 2008 and renewed attacks in 2015 and 2019 — have strained relations between Africa’s two largest economies, Nigeria and South Africa.

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South Africa’s health ministry confirmed that one of the infected patients, now in intensive care in Johannesburg, tested positive for hantavirus — a rare but potentially deadly disease typically spread through contact with infected…

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[Daily Maverick] More than R58-million in public funds has been lost on an unused building bought by the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority in 2014. Despite years of spending, investigations and criminal cases, no one…

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South Africa’s health ministry confirmed that one of the infected patients, now in intensive care in Johannesburg, tested positive for hantavirus — a rare but potentially deadly disease typically spread through contact with infected…

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Nigeria is organising emergency repatriation flights for citizens living in South Africa, as the foreign ministry Monday warned Pretoria it wasn't doing enough to tamp down on anti-immigrant threats and harassment. South Africa -- the…

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Extreme heat is not just uncomfortable weather – it is becoming a serious threat to health, jobs and food security across southern Africa, especially for those least able to cope. Unlike floods, cyclones, wildfires or storms, extreme heat…

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Edgar Lungu's body will stay in a 'mutually agreed mortuary' in South Africa until the dispute between his family and the Zambian government is resolved.

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[The Conversation Africa] South Africa's 50 public technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges are, in the main, struggling institutions.

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Anti-immigrant attacks and protests in South Africa

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Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of Zimbabwe's former president Robert Mugabe, has been given a deportation order after admitting to being in South Africa illegally. He had been in custody since mid February due to involvment…

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The talented Kenyan is eyeing her first professional victory.

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Crowds took to the streets of Johannesburg on Wednesday to demonstrate against high levels of illegal immigration, which has sparked tensions between locals and foreign nationals.

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Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of Zimbabwe's former president Robert Mugabe, has been given a deportation order after admitting to being in South Africa illegally. He had been in custody since mid February due to involvment…

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Bellarmine Mugabe was also fined $36,000.

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His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Monday a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of his country's Freedom Day.

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South Africa has pledged decisive action against perpetrators of xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals, after Ghana formally protested over incidents involving its citizens.

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Ghana summoned South Africa's envoy to the country on Thursday over several "xenophobic incidents," including one in which a legal Ghanaian migrant was asked to return home and "fix his country."

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Every time someone in Johannesburg drinks a glass of water, there is a 60% chance it comes from neighbouring Lesotho. Now, a newly built bridge will help the tiny mountain kingdom nearly double those exports.

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A South African court has blocked the repatriation of the remains of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu, halting fresh plans for a state funeral and deepening a dispute that has dragged on for nearly 10 months.

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday suspended the national police chief implicated in a $20 million health tender scandal that has rocked the country and drawn in other officers.

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[HRW] Johannesburg -- End Attacks; Respect Freedom of Expression Over Presidential Term Extension

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Despite the administration’s portrayal of South Africa as 'dangerous,' some refugees have...

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[GroundUp] A North West school owes over R600,000 after defaulting on rental agreements for two photocopiers and a phone system. Meanwhile 789 learners are left with broken toilets and crumbling classrooms

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Delaying the closure of South Africa’s coal-fired power plants could lead to up to 32,000 preventable deaths between 2026 and 2050, climate rights groups warned on Wednesday.

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In South Africa, a water-scarce country, groundwater is a vital supply for small towns and commercial farming. Approximately 13% of South Africa’s groundwater resources are used for domestic supply , with about 400 towns getting at least…

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Lusaka has been in a months-long dispute with Lungu's family over where the former president should be buried. Lungu died in South Africa last year.

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South Africa’s inflation rate edged slightly higher in March but remains relatively subdued overall.

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[Scrolla] New data from Stats SA shows that having a degree or matric certificate does not protect you from being poor. A failing job market means millions of young graduates are left sitting at home without being able to find work.

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Credit: Zohra Bensemra/Reuters via Gallo Images By Nwabueze Chibuzor and Mighulo Masaka ABUJA, Nigeria / NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 22 2026 (IPS) In many countries across Africa, people have recently lined up to vote. But in country after…

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A group of young people. Photo by Iwaria Inc. on Unsplash. Source: Africa Renewal, United Nations. The choice is clear; the window is narrow; and the time to prepare Africa’s workforce for the frontier economy is now. Africa’s growth story…

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South Africa’s public universities are facing a governance challenge that can no longer be brushed aside as isolated campus drama. The spectre of “institutional capture”, where governance processes, decision-making and resource allocation…

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ADEA convenes African assessment leaders to co-design continental support framework for foundational learning assessment Published on 8 April, 2026 ADEA Wed, 04/08/2026 - 18:46 ADEA, in partnership with Human Capital Africa, convened a…

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University of Fort Hare (UFH) vice-chancellor professor Sakhela Buhlungu is facing disciplinary action after being suspended by the institution’s council this week, in a development that comes after years of efforts to root out corruption…

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Africa Policymaker Forum Examines Language of Instruction as a Driver of Foundational Learning Published on 2 April, 2026 ADEA Thu, 04/02/2026 - 09:24 On Tuesday 31st March 2026, the Association for the Development of Education in Africa…

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A new generation of black property professionals officially stepped into the industry on Saturday as part of Services SETA’s ambitious drive to transform the real estate market in South Africa. A total of 537 young people graduated as…

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At a time when South Africa faces persistent challenges in education, economic growth, public health, energy security and technological competitiveness, the country’s need for strong graduates in mathematics, physical science and related…

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Tanzania and Côte d'Ivoire initiative efforts to strengthen data use in education policy Published on 27 February, 2026 ADEA Mon, 03/02/2026 - 10:57 Abidjan, February 2026 The Ministries of Education in Cote d’Ivoire and Tanzania have…

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South Africa’s schools still carry the imprint of apartheid , where resources, language and geography were deliberately divided according to “race”. Many communities today remain deeply unequal in terms of school infrastructure and…

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Marek Studzinski, Unsplash Academics today, around the world, are confined by the way their research output is measured. Indicators that count the number of times their work is cited by other academics, and the relative prestige of…