There is growing concern among universities about allegations that some politicians and government officials are fraudulently obtaining academic degrees. Experts say weak funding structures in higher education may be contributing to corruption and reduced accountability. Education expert Khumbulani Mngadi argues that increased government funding has made universities less independent, leaving them vulnerable to political influence […]
UPDATE: The Gauteng Education Department has revealed that R45 million is needed to refurbish Riverlea Secondary School in Johannesburg after a fire destroyed several classrooms just a day before the start of the second term, disrupting learning for around 700 pupils. This is not the first fire at the school, with similar incidents reported last […]
South African politician and academic Naledi Pandor has been installed as the new chancellor of Nelson Mandela University in the Eastern Cape. She succeeds Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, who served two terms in the role. Pandor has held several high-ranking ministerial positions and is recognized for her activism, public service, and academic leadership. Michelle Mbaco, Deputy Chairperson […]
Gauteng MEC for Education, Lebogang Maile, will visit Riverlea Secondary School on Wednesday, 8 April 2026, following a fire that broke out at the school a day earlier. The incident caused significant damage, destroying an entire classroom block and disrupting learning activities. Maile’s visit aims to assess the extent of the damage and determine the […]
This past Saturday morning, at the busy SE 8 intersection of Andries Potgieter and Hendrik Van Eck Boulevards, two determined young athletes stood quietly with tins in hand, braving the winter chill. Eight-year-old Zeané and sixteen-year-old Keagan are not just any children — they are dedicated karatekas representing our community with pride. Now, they need […]
BOIPATONG – Police vans with flashing blue lights normally mean trouble for many township schools. But on Monday, June 9, the very same lights brought nothing but hope, safety, and a powerful message to Makapane Primary School pupils. READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE ON CITIZEN
Highlighting Educational Initiatives by Phothiza Holdings Phothiza Holdings, a renowned organization committed to empowering youth, held its highly anticipated 3rd Annual Frankly Spelling Bee Championship at the prestigious El-Bethel Worship Centre in Sharpeville, Vereeniging. The event, which took place on the 21st of March 2025, drew participants from grade 8 to 11, showcasing the intellectual […]
VEREENIGING – Gauteng Human Settlements MEC Tasneem Motara led the School Readiness Campaign in the Sedibeng District as schools opened for the 2025 academic year. The campaign was launched by the Gauteng Provincial Legislature and is aimed at ensuring that schools across the province are fully equipped to receive learners and provide quality education as […]
Learners represented Sedibeng in the respective teams VEREENIGING.- Six talented learners from Laerskool Sonlandpark Primary proudly represented Sedibeng at the 2025 Inter-Regional Chess Championships, held at the University of Johannesburg on December 7 and 8 last year, 2024. The learners represented Sedibeng in the respective teams indicated in brackets: Matthew Reddy (U14) Lerato Mohapi (U14) Mpendulo […]
Vocabulary is most often acquired incidentally, either at home, school, or within the community, but here are some of the ways in which we can increase our children’s vocabulary. Vocabulary, according to the Cambridge Dictionary, refers to “all the words known and used by a particular person” or “all the words that exist in a particular language or subject”, yet very few people sit up and take notice of […]