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The funds will support investment in the provision of essential ​urban services, including water supply and sanitation, electricity and solid waste management in eight South African municipalities

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Police clash with Malawian protesters demanding deportation in South Africa

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South Africa's Democratic Alliance, the second-largest party in the fragile coalition government, on Wednesday demoted former leader John Steenhuisen from the cabinet months before local elections

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Transactional sex, defined as the exchange of sex for money, food, or favours, is common among young people in Africa. Studies have reported that about 10% of those aged 15-24 have engaged in this exchange in South Africa, 23% in Nigeria…

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After losing their opening group matches, both teams need a victory to keep knockout hopes alive.

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged citizens not to blame migrants for the country's challenges, warning against attempts to exploit public frustrations amid a recent wave of anti-immigrant unrest and violence.

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Displaced Malawians are being moved from a temporary shelter in Durban following a recent wave of anti-immigrant unrest in South Africa, with some migrants choosing to return home amid growing fears for their safety.

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Marches , Mozambicans murdered , state-sponsored evacuations , a nationally televised presidential address . Anti-immigrant mobilisation has again drawn the world’s attention to South Africa. The continental backlash threatens tourism,…

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Black students braved bullets to protest the discriminatory apartheid-era education policies.

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[Daily Maverick] Singing struggle songs and carrying placards demanding education for their children, more than 200 parents, learners and community activists marched from the Western Cape Provincial Legislature to the Western Cape…

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Legendary South African pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim has died at 91, leaving behind a remarkable musical legacy shaped by exile, resistance and cultural identity. Discovered by Duke Ellington, his compositions became synonymous…

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South African media personality and rapper Molemo Maarohanye, known publicly as Jub Jub, is facing serious criminal charges after being arrested over an alleged violent incident involving a taxi driver.

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South Africa has admitted that growing accusations of xenophobia are beginning to hurt its economy, with local artists and businesses facing setbacks in other African countries.

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Affected Kenyan nationals report door-to-door intimidation by local organisers.

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South Africa has repatriated 2,745 foreigners in the week after President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed tougher action against illegal immigration, the country's home affairs minister said on Sunday.

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[SAnews.gov.za] The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) have welcomed a judgment by the Western Cape High Court declaring procurement processes and service agreements related to the…

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[Daily Maverick] The Bulungula Incubator has driven a 20-year 'place-based' transformation in the remote Eastern Cape region of Xhora Mouth, prioritising child development from infancy to career through interconnected health, nutrition and…

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[The Conversation Africa] It's 50 years since the Soweto uprising in South Africa. On 16 June 1976, tens of thousands of young black South Africans protested against being taught in the Afrikaans language (alongside English) at school.

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South Africa has repatriated 2,745 foreigners in the week after President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed tougher action against illegal immigration, the country's home affairs minister said on Sunday.

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Anti-foreigner hysteria is being driven by online campaigns which appear to be highly organised.

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Thirty-two years after South Africa became a democratic state, the futures of millions of young people in the country are shaped to a large degree by uncertainty, exclusion, poverty and discouragement. As one lens on this scene,…

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Thirty-two years after South Africa became a democratic state, the futures of millions of young people in the country are shaped to a large degree by uncertainty, exclusion, poverty and discouragement. As one lens on this scene,…

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EU foreign policy chief compares Israel to apartheid South Africa: Report The EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has privately compared Israel’s treatment of Palestinians to apartheid-era South Africa, exposing a sharp contrast between…

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As SpaceX completed the biggest initial public offering (IPO) in history, Elon Musk saw his wealth blow past the symbolic – and unprecedented – level of a trillion dollars. Following strong demand for shares in the space technology as part…

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Police action against protesting students on 16 June 1976 shocked the world and marked a turning point in the fight against apartheid.

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Africa’s traditional show of football solidarity changed across social media at the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as a wave of fans across the continent openly backed Mexico over South Africa in their opening group match, reflecting…

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[GroundUp] Government says most students enrol in the national certificate so that they can receive NSFAS funding, and never complete the course

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South Africa’s World Cup dream got off to a painful start as Bafana Bafana fell 2-0 to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While fans packed viewing venues in Johannesburg with high hopes, many left frustrated,…

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Mexico launched its World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over South Africa on 11 June. The result triggered celebrations across Mexico City while South African supporters voiced concern over their team's performance and tactics.

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[Daily Maverick] Even after its banning, corporal punishment is still being used in some schools and for a new generation of teachers they need to learn to exert discipline in classrooms without the use of the rod.

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South Africa next face the Czech Republic, a match likely to determine whether they remain in...

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Hosts claim 2-0 win over South Africa in front of a delirious Azteca with three red cards shared for good measure.

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Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in a drama-filled opening match of the World Cup at the Estadio Azteca Thursday, kicking off the biggest ever edition of the global football extravaganza.

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Mexico got off to a winning start at the opening match of the World Cup, beating South Africa 2-0.

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[Daily Maverick] As NSFAS enters its third period under administration, Deputy Minister Mimmy Gondwe has proposed replacing the embattled scheme with direct National Treasury funding to save costs and improve accountability.

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World Cup 2026 cohosts Mexico open the tournament with 2-0 win against South Africa, who were reduced to nine men.

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The 262 people, mostly women and children, returned home amid increased anti-immigrant protests in South Africa.

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Follow our live build-up, with full opening ceremony and team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.

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[UCT] "Transformation at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has always centred on student protest. This is a very important thread to pick up on, which is very telling."

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[UCT] The University of Cape Town's (UCT) vice-chancellor, Professor Mosa Moshabela, has congratulated nine UCT academics and research teams who were named among a list of finalists in the 2025/2026 National Science and Technology Forum…

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[UCT] Global leader in tuberculosis (TB) research Professor Keertan Dheda has been awarded the Order of Mapungubwe from President Cyril Ramaphosa. The award recognises his ongoing efforts to reduce the TB burden in vulnerable communities…

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[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has announced a series of transitional arrangements aimed at modernising South Africa's qualifications system, while ensuring continuity for learners, training providers…

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[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has moved to reassure South Africans that qualifications obtained before 2009 remain valid and continue to be officially recognised, despite ongoing reforms to the…

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Nigerians fleeing the wave of anti-immigrant tensions sweeping South Africa arrived at Johannesburg airport on Wednesday for repatriation. For weeks, groups armed with sticks and shields have marched through parts of the country demanding…

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Thousands of migrants shelter in Durban park after being driven from their homes ahead of a June 30 expulsion ultimatum.

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[GroundUp] Classrooms at Tshilogoni Secondary were closed after a Department of Labour inspection

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Migrants say they are living in fear after a group gave people living illegally in South Africa a deadline to leave.

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By Janina Nuno Rios and Angelica Medina MEXICO CITY, June 10 (Reuters) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the way soccer's governing body had handled visa issues ahead of the World Cup, saying on Wednesday that it was working to…

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Thursday’s opening match at Mexico City between hosts Mexico and South Africa will kick off at...

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A manhunt is underway for at least 10 suspects in a mass shooting that left 12 people dead near Johannesburg.

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[Daily Maverick] Three years after the government began mandatory vetting of teachers against the National Register for Sex Offenders, more than 119,000 educators across several provinces remain unchecked, raising serious concerns about…

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As the tournament kicks off, cohosts Mexico face South Africa in a replay of the 2010 edition's opening game.

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Gauteng province's top cop said it was too early to say if the incident late on Tuesday night was related to illegal mining in the area.

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Police say a manhunt is under way for more than 10 suspects after the attack on an informal settlement.

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Hundreds of Malawian migrants in Durban prepared to be repatriated on Tuesday, driven out by a growing wave of xenophobic violence sweeping South Africa.

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[Daily Maverick] Pampallis, an educationist, historian and architect of the South African Schools Act, devoted his life to dismantling apartheid's grip on the classroom.

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[Daily Maverick] As youth unemployment scales new heights and foundational literacy falters, the JumpStart Foundation's dual-intervention model turns jobless school-leavers into academic lifelines.

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[Daily Maverick] Student debt is creating a vicious circle where graduates are unable to secure employment without certificates and universities are unable to recover outstanding fees.

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[GroundUp] Thousands of students have not been able to graduate

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[GroundUp] Parents of learners at Umkhumbane Secondary School block the school, called for the teachers to be fired

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Named Eskom Green, the unit will operate under Eskom Holdings before transitioning into a wholly-owned subsidiary operating autonomously

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Threats and deadly conflict over migration are spreading fast in South Africa. This is hugely worrying and could result in widespread injury and killings, as it has in the past. The region’s investment prospects could be dimmed too, due to…

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Cape gannets colony, South Africa. Asher Pardey, Unsplash , CC BY Conservationists analyse overwhelming volumes of ecological data in their work. For example, they might need to process decades of weather data or the movements of millions…

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It's not the first time the two African giants have gone head-to-head over attacks on their nationals.

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Hundreds of anti-migrant protesters marched through a township outside Johannesburg on Monday, one day after South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa attempted to quell rising tensions in a televised address.

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[Daily Maverick] As criticism mounts over acting appointments across the higher education sector, MPs have questioned why permanent appointments have not been filled. A leaked letter obtained by Daily Maverick reveals that a preferred…

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[Parliament of South Africa] The Chairperson of the Select committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries, Mr Makhi Feni, has called on district circuit managers in Gqeberha to make proper assessments of schooling conditions…

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South Africa's president promised Sunday to act on what he called concerns over illegal migration following a rise in anti-immigrant protests and sentiment in Africa's most advanced economy, with other nations claiming their citizens have…

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[The Conversation Africa] Across Africa, countries are redesigning school curricula to prepare children for the demands of the 21st century. These reforms aim to nurture creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving…

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The Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has approved two companies to issue insurance policies using financial technology and is processing applications from over 10 others, FRA Chairperson Islam Azzam announced on Sunday as part…

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Digital technologies create great opportunities, but the transformation they offer isn’t equally within reach of everyone. Access is determined by a vast digital divide. The digital divide refers to the gap between individuals and…

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Displaced migrants following xenophobic violence in South Africa’s Western Cape province left the region by bus on Thursday.

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Fitch Ratings raised South Africa's credit rating on Friday, citing stronger fiscal discipline and lower-than-expected debt, marking its first upgrade of the country in more than two decades.

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The coastal town of Mossel Bay along South Africa’s Western Cape was the site of last week’s anti-migrant rampage. Nineteen-year-old South African Nhlamulo Sambo died amid that violence. His family say he was attacked because he was Tsonga…

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Nigeria is planning to repatriate more than 1,000 of its nationals from South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions rise in the country, long a destination for documented and undocumented African workers.

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[UCT] In June 2019, Professor Salome Maswime took a leap of faith when she and her husband, Gundo Vhusani Maswime, packed their two young sons, Farai and Taurai, into a car and left Johannesburg. Professor Maswime came to the University of…

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[UCT] The University of Cape Town (UCT) Employment Equity Cluster 10 Collective (EEC 10) recently hosted a colloquium in commemoration of Africa Month. This to facilitate deep conversation and reflection on how institutional structures,…

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Un dossier climatique historique est actuellement examiné par la Cour africaine des droits de l'homme et des peuples. La requête a été déposée par l’ Union panafricaine des avocats et d'autres organisations de la société civile africaine.…

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[Scrolla] Schools in Nelson Mandela, Sarah Baartman, Buffalo City, Eden and Central Karoo districts are shut on Wednesday and Thursday due to severe weather. Orange Level 8 warnings are in place for the Eastern Cape coast and Garden Route,…

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[Daily Maverick] An emergency R2bn advance brings temporary relief, but fails to fix deep financial issues caused by cumulative budget cuts and poor management. As cash-strapped schools face a brutal struggle to survive on the ground,…

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[Daily Maverick] As anxiety mounts over the Western Cape's 2027 school placements, the Western Cape Education Department is pleading for patience and says the current lack of space is largely caused by 'double-parked' applications. With…

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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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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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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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Follow all the action as it happens in Pretoria.

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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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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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Il y a plus de quarante ans, des leaders réunionnais finançaient clandestinement le Congrès national africain (ANC) de Nelson Mandela. Parmi eux, Paul Vergès , fondateur du Parti communiste réunionnais, arrachait au Parlement européen les…

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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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At the dawn of Kenya’s colonial era in 1902, consumption of home-made alcohol was deeply embedded in society. For instance, among the Mijikenda of coastal Kenya, palm wine was integral (p.290) to traditional ceremonies, such as marriage…

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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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The research, published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health , analysed 237 children aged 18 and under who underwent trauma laparotomy – emergency surgery for severe abdominal injuries – in 85 hospitals across 32 countries. This is one…

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Children in poorer countries face almost sixfold higher risk of dying after emergency surgery Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 05/07/2026 - 23:29 The research, published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health , analysed 237 children aged 18…

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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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Anti-immigrant marches in several major South African cities (such as Tshwane and Johannesburg) in early May 2026 once again led to questions being asked about xenophobia in post-apartheid South Africa. In the wake of the protests…

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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.