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Education
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UFS and students agree on phasing out of provisional registration
An agreement was reached between the UFS management and student leaders about the implementation of the phasing out of provisional registration.
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New deputy appointed at university to help students on their way ahead
Prof. José Frantz will be the deputy vice-chancellor at SPU from February 2026, bringing extensive experience in research and innovation.
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Apply now: 2026 bursary opportunities for youth in Northern Cape’s JTG District
Kathu Solar Park’s bursary programme supports young people from the JTG District, assisting over 40 students since its launch.
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Centre for advancing rural education launched at Sol Plaatje University
The Centre for the Advancement of Rural and Inclusive Education and Research at Sol Plaatje University aims to enhance education in rural areas.
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Beyond the classroom door: When your child is truly ready for school
School readiness is not a tick-box, but rather about a child who is beginning to belong in his or her own skin.
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From Kimberley to Canada: World awaits young engineer from the Northern Cape
Alvino Bezuidenhout, who was born in Kimberley, is pursuing a PhD in Mining Engineering in Canada. He achieved academic excellence and received multiple awards throughout his educational journey.
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Applications now open for second intake of internship programme in JTG District
The Kathu Solar Park Internship Programme celebrates ten local graduates completing its first cycle, with applications now open for nine positions in the second intake.
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Empowering South African youth at Pixley Ka Seme Career Exhibition
Approximately 2 000 high school learners attended a career exhibition in De Aar, gaining insights for educational and career planning.
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Chief director at Education, director, and entity arrested for Covid-19 tender fraud
A chief director at Education, a company director, and entity were arrested for corruption and fraud related to a R6,5 million tender to conduct Covid-19 training.
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‘Improvement project’ at primary school at a standstill, incomplete work a safety risk
The infrastructure project at the Anderson Primary School is delayed, impacting safety of learners and payments to local workers and enterprises.