The Gauteng Department of Health has apologised to student nurses affected by delays in stipend payments caused by administrative issues. The department said officials are finalising the verification and capturing of documents needed to process payments for about 500 students across four nursing colleges. Payments are expected to be processed on 2 June 2026 and […]
NORTH WEST- Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong visited Taung in the North West, where he handed over school shoes to learners as part of ongoing government outreach programmes. The initiative forms part of efforts to support communities while strengthening the relationship between government and residents. During his engagement, Morolong emphasised improving access to […]
VAAL- Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong officially handed over the new studio at Vaal University of Technology in the Vaal, highlighting government’s commitment to strengthening student and community media. The project forms part of the Media Development and Diversity Agency’s efforts to modernise broadcasting infrastructure across the country. Morolong said upgraded media facilities […]
Gauteng residents are being called on to work together in addressing the growing challenges facing schools, including crime, vandalism, learner safety concerns, substance abuse and other social issues disrupting education across the province. The campaign will see visits to 46 communities in 15 districts over the coming weeks, with the aim of strengthening partnerships between […]
GAUTENG- A new anti-bullying campaign in Gauteng is calling on learners to speak out against bullying, sexual harassment and violence in schools. The initiative highlights the urgent need to create safe and supportive learning environments, stressing that no learner should feel threatened or unsafe while pursuing their education. It reinforces the message that respect, dignity […]
The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has announced that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has been placed under administration following serious governance, financial, and operational challenges. Acting under the NSFAS Act, the Minister appointed Professor Hlengani Mathebula as Administrator to stabilise the institution and address issues such as audit failures, […]
GAUTENG – The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) spokesperson, Steve Mabona, has announced his departure from the department, marking the end of a professional journey that began in 2017. Mabona shared the news through a farewell message titled “Fare Thee Well, Education,” expressing gratitude for the years he spent serving in the provincial education sector […]
Gauteng faces a major shortage of schools, with more than 200 additional schools needed to ease severe classroom overcrowding. Many schools, especially in township areas, have 30 or more learners per class, highlighting the pressure on the public education system. Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile says building the required schools would cost about R35 billion, […]
Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has praised Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube for calling for accountability over a R285 million textbook tender. The minister has referred the matter to National Treasury after reports that Lighthouse Publishers Limited was awarded the contract to supply Grade 1 to 3 textbooks, despite allegedly being registered only days after the […]
NATIONAL- Two members of the NSFAS board have resigned, including interim chairperson Dr Mugwena Maluleke and Karabo Mohale, who chaired the Human Resources and Organisational Development Committee. Dr Maluleke stepped down citing personal and academic commitments, with the Higher Education and Training Department acknowledging his contribution to improving governance during his tenure. The Department says […]