Limpopo Education advices schools in two districts not to open due to flooding
The department says this to ensure the safety of learners and teachers.
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News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Foggy morning, thundershowers in most parts; hot in 3 provinces
Morning fog is forecast for most parts of the country; the day will, however, also bring about thundershowers, while scorching conditions are expected in the Western Cape, Northern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, according to the South African Weather Service.
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Manamela warns prospective students against bogus institutions
He has urged private education providers not to mislead students.
Two arrested on the N1 near Musina for possession of explosives
Mashaba says during the vehicle search, police found bags containing explosives.
KZN school celebrates third consecutive 100% matric pass rate
The overpopulated rural school has been engulfed by many social and economic challenges.
Albini Girls High in KZN takes first spot in Ndengezi circuit
Albini Girls High School is among the rural schools that achieved a strong matric pass rate in KZN
Body of three-year-old retrieved from stream in Mpumalanga
It is suspected that the child followed his unaware mother when leaving home this morning.
Overflowing river prevents matric results being delivered to Limpopo school
Limpopo Education is unable to deliver matric results statements to the Kgadimo secondary school.
News24 | No chairs or desks at home, but these Cape Town matrics rise above with 100% pass rate
Silikamva High School has made history with a 100% matric pass rate, the first to be achieved since the school was established in 2013. However, the matric results are more than just numbers – each pass represents a child who has the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty.
MEC notes stationery delivery issues at some KZN schools
The province recorded the highest matric pass rate in the country.
Three people who were trapped at Mutale River in Limpopo rescued
Three people who had been trapped between Mutale river and a stream at Gwakwani river rescued.
President on UAE visit: Economic growth ambitions and climate action are mutually beneficial
President on UAE visit: Economic growth ambitions and climate action are mutually beneficial
A nation’s climate action goals and economic ambitions can work in tandem for greater prosperity. This, according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who spoke during a fireside chat at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026, held in that country.
“In fact, countries that have embarked on...
Ramathuba pledges continued support for 30% pass mark
She says that achieving a full NSC requires meeting a diverse subjects’ threshold.
Gauteng learners asked not to give up on Mathematics and Science
Chiloane has pleaded with the province’s learners not to give up on mathematics and Science subjects
DJ Warras murder accused’s lawyer adamant state arrested wrong person
Majola’s attorney Dumisani Mabunda says the accused was in Soweto at the time of the crime.
Doctors, engineers and accountants: SA’s top learners look to the future
Doctors, engineers and accountants: SA’s top learners look to the future
With the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results released, the 2025 class of Grade 12 is now turning focus towards the future.
In a ceremony on Wednesday evening, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube announced that some 88% of the more than 900 000 learners who wrote exams had passed – a record-breaking...
Nigerian Startup Terra Industries Raises $11.75 Million to Build Pan-African Defense and Autonomous Systems
After five years working in the education technology sector, 22-year-old entrepreneur Nathan Nwachuku came to a stark conclusion: Africa is approaching a pivotal moment. The continent is industrialising rapidly, capital is flowing, and a young, ambitious population is ready to seize new opportunities. At the same time, security threats such as terrorism and instability remain […]
Nigeria Moves to Approve Landmark Law Regulating Artificial Intelligence
Nigeria is preparing to approve a comprehensive legislative framework to regulate artificial intelligence, positioning the country among the first in Africa to introduce binding oversight of a rapidly expanding digital economy. While Nigeria published a draft national AI strategy in 2024, regulatory gaps have remained. These are now set to be addressed through the proposed […]
AI Must Enter South African Classrooms Now, Says Gauteng Premier Lesufi
For many learners in South Africa, schooling still takes place in overcrowded classrooms with chalkboards, dusters and limited or no internet access. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says this reality must change urgently if young people are to compete in a rapidly evolving global economy. Speaking in Johannesburg on Monday, Lesufi said artificial intelligence should already […]
Sub-Saharan Africa Trails on AI Infrastructure but Sees Growing Opportunity for Investment
Sub-Saharan Africa remains at an early stage of artificial intelligence infrastructure development, but the scale of the gap also highlights a significant opportunity for strategic investment and regional collaboration. According to the 2025 Government AI Readiness Index by Oxford Insights, no country in Sub-Saharan Africa scores above 56 out of 100 on AI infrastructure. By […]