Higher education and NSFAS took action amidst Durban student opposition

Quazulu-Natal students demand immediate action in the form of unpaid fees from NSFA and DHET and disrupt the delayed registration educational progress. In Durban, Kwazulu-Natal (Kzn), the student said the National Students Financial Assistance Scheme (NSFAS), Higher Education and Training Department (DHET) and NSFAS said amid delayed payments that they are actively working together to … Read more

Gauteng education reacts to school scams

Complaints about SGB’s financial practices inspired a governance intervention in April The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has addressed several concerns related to Unity Secondary School in Daviton, which are a fire incident at the Riverly High School, and challenges in the Funding for Schools of Specialization (SOS). The department on Monday admitted the allegations … Read more

Principal investigation, school fire, and budget tug-off-wise unpack

The department also confirmed that the Principal of Horcool WaterCloff is facing a disciplinary process. The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has continued to address cases around school function transfer, disciplinary procedures and fire security in schools. On Monday, the department addressed several concerns, including allegations of teacher positions at Unity Secondary School, Fire Inspector … Read more

Gauteng Education left 2026 school entry dates

According to the department, all applications should be submitted through the GDE online admission system. The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has officially announced dates for Grade 1 and Grade 8 students for 2026 online admission. It was announced by Gauteng MEC on Thursday, declared by Matom Chilon, during a media briefing at Greenside High … Read more

Gauteng Education left 2026 school entry dates

According to the department, all applications should be submitted through the GDE online admission system. The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has officially announced dates for Grade 1 and Grade 8 students for 2026 online admission. It was announced by Gauteng MEC on Thursday, declared by Matom Chilon, during a media briefing at Greenside High … Read more

Political favor is not a factor to appoint Mantashe’s son

Higher Education Minister Dr. Nobuhle Nakedimeng has denied claims of political intervention in recent Seta board appointments. Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr. Nobuhle Majkain denied the allegations that political connections have affected the appointment of individuals for the posts of leadership within the Sector Education and Training Officers (SETAS) – including ANC Chairperson … Read more