IN CONVERSATION WITH STEVE MABONA GAUTENG EDUCATION SPOKESPERSON.

The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) has warned matriculants and parents to be cautious of unregistered institutions offering fake study opportunities. SAQA says students should verify institutions before paying fees. This warning comes amid a growing number of bogus and unregistered higher education institutions in South Africa, which continue to…

Concerns are mounting over the growing number of bogus and unregistered higher education institutions in South Africa, which continue to exploit students desperate for university placement. Despite ongoing awareness campaigns and regulatory efforts, many young people are still being lured into paying for unaccredited qualifications that ultimately leave them worse…

Women for change inspired a strong wave of activism on social media in the past few days, with users across the country and beyond turning their profile pictures purple to stand in solidarity with victims of gender-based violence. That energy spilled onto the streets of Braamfontein on Monday night, as…

The South African youth faces several pressing issues, including high unemployment rates and poor service delivery. Despite these challenges, youth voter turnout in urban wards remains below 40%, reflecting a worrying level of political disengagement. Many young people fail to participate in by-elections, even though these elections play a crucial…

The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has reserved judgment in a case that could have a lasting impact on how matric results are shared with the public. We know historically that newspapers were the place where matric results were published. The case pits the Information Regulator against the Department…