Raising resilient minds in a changing world
This years South African Schools Collection feels a little different - thats by design. Our theme, Raising Resilient Minds, the new era of South African Education, goes beyond marks and report cards. Its about helping young people think
Taiwan military resumes anti-communist classes for graduates, citing Chinese threat
Taiwans military has resumed anti-communist patriotic classes for its graduates after a quarter-century gap, the defence ministry said on Sunday, citing a rising threat from China as a senior official reported another rise in Chinese naval activi
DA slams racially charged attacks against new Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim
The Democratic Alliance DA in the Eastern Cape has voiced strong condemnation of the xenophobic, Islamophobic, and racially charged attacks directed at Yusuf Cassim, following his recent appointment as Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Traini
KCB Foundation Partners Baringo South NG-CDF to Boost Skills, Financial Inclusion
KCB Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding MoU with the Baringo South National Government Constituencies Development Fund NG-CDF to expand access to skills development, financial inclusion, education, enterprise support, and gree
Malawi Invites Bids to Complete ICT Laboratories Under Connect a School Project
The Universal Service Fund USF, through the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority MACRA, has invited eligible contractors to bid for the completion of ICT laboratories under Phase I of the Connect a School CAS Project, a key initiative
AI Dispatch: Daily Trends and Innovations - June 29, 2026 EU AI Rules, Russian Defence AI, UNU, Notebookcheck, Taylor University and AI Machine Lear
Introduction: AI's Next Phase Is Not Just About Better Models - It Is About Power, Policy, People and Costs Artificial intelligence is no longer a narrow technology story. It is a labor-market story, a defense story, a sustainability story, an ed
Call to prioritise childrens safety during winter school holidays
NATIONAL NEWS - The Gauteng Departments of Community Safety and Education have called on parents, guardians and caregivers to prioritise the safety and well-being of children during the winter
The glitch in the system: Why SA universities are turning off the AI polygraph
EDUCATION NEWS - By 2026, the initial panic that greeted the launch of generative AI in higher education has transitioned into a complex, high-stakes standoff. At the heart of this conflict are
MTN South Sudan Removes Data Costs for National E-Learning Platform
MTN South Sudan has participated in the official launch of the Zero-Rated Junub Academy National E-Learning Platform, an initiative aimed at expanding access to quality digital education across South Sudan. The launch marks an important step towa
Why Africa is producing capable young people who still struggle to participate in the digital economy
As AI shapes the future of work, the focus is whether education, entrepreneurship, industry and finance are connected well enough to turn talent into opportunity. Here's why fixing the system may matter more than teaching the next generation digital
Gauteng investigating 41 school corruption cases
An internal investigation by the Gauteng department of education has uncovered 41 corruption, fraud and financial mismanagement cases in Gauteng schools. Yesterday the department laid bare the shocking findings of an internal probe that
Family of slain struggle icon Ngoako Ramalepe still seeks closure
While many South Africans celebrate Youth Month , the family and friends of slain anti-apartheid struggle icon Ngoako Ramalepe are still searching for closure. The student activist and underground political operative was captured and kil
Think you cant do maths? Think again, Future Managers launches Futurefundi
EDUCATION NEWS - Many students grow up believing they "cannot do maths" due to learning gaps, maths anxiety and repeated messaging that the subject is too difficult. Missing foundational
South African enterprises are deploying AI at a scale no other African country has matched
The 2026 Global Outsourcing AI Readiness Index , recently published by Ataraxis , ranks the world's top 25 outsourcing destinations on AI adoption, workforce literacy, enterprise readiness, and education pipeline. South Africa ranks eigh
Elangeni launches PV training facility
Elangeni Technical and Vocational Education and Training College has launched its Artisan and Skills Development Centre in Inchanga, KwaZulu-Natal, with a renewable energy training centre and photovoltaic PV workshop. The launch was at
Christel House SA documentary highlights fight against poverty through education
A newly released documentary featuring Christel House South Africa is now shining light on the reality of childrens education in the Cape Flats, Cape town Etc reports. For many children growing up on the Cape Flats , getting to school
Groote Schuurs hospital school gives young patients hope
Groote Schuurs hospital school is helping young patients continue their education while receiving care, thanks to two dedicated teachers. A recent post on the Heroes of Groote Schuur Facebook page, Principal Rosetta Cupido and teacher Na
Youth of 2026 face a different struggle 50 years after 1976 uprising
Fifty years after the Soweto Uprising, many young South Africans say their biggest fight is no longer for access to education but for access to jobs. As the country marks Youth Day and remembers the students who took to the streets in 19
Chikunga calls on business to help tackle youth unemployment
Minister in the Presidency For Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has called on the private sector to collaborate with government in addressing youth unemployment in the country. This day marks the golden jubilee of the
Gauteng schools recorded 4,600 violent incidents in five years
More than 4,600 incidents of violence have been reported in Gauteng schools over the past five years, painting a troubling picture of the safety challenges facing pupils and teachers in the province. The Gauteng education department said














