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More than 100 South African Police Service (SAPS) trainees have successfully completed a key training programme that equips them to serve communities with integrity, discipline, and professionalism.

The University of Fort Hare in Alice and East London descended into chaos amid students protests this week. 

The South African government is calling on citizens to remain vigilant, responsible, and digitally aware to protect themselves from growing threats in cyberspace.

Are planning on obtaining a teaching qualification in 2026? If yes, then you'll be glad to know Funza Lushaka bursary applications are now open for 2026. 

The Craft and Design Institute’s (CDI) first-ever SCALE (Supporting Creatives + Accelerating Local Enterprises) programme has delivered impressive results, enabling 174 informal craft and design enterprises to expand, and creating at least 55 new jobs in three years.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) plays a vital role in supporting thousands of students at South African universities, including the University of South Africa (Unisa). For October 2025, NSFAS has confirmed how allowances will be paid to Unisa students.

The eThekwini Municipality has strengthened its commitment to education, innovation, and inclusive growth by renewing a groundbreaking partnership with five of South Africa’s top universities.

South Africa’s Just Energy Transition is creating thousands of jobs and training opportunities in renewable energy, waste management, and biodiversity. We explore this government initiative that is building skills for the future.  

The programme to register ECD centres across the country has been making steady progress and is running ahead of schedule. The Basic Education Department has given a full update. 

The government has strengthened its fight against gender-based violence and femicide - committing to victim support, justice access, and accountability.

A new partnership between the DHET and Takealot aims to combine education, digital innovation, and entrepreneurship to create more opportunities for young South Africans.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has specific eligibility criteria when it comes to household income. However, there are exceptions - particularly for some Sassa grant recipients.

As well as providing a valuable opportunity for young people, the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative also provides a practical, cost-efficient tool for business growth and flexibility.

South Africans have now enjoyed more than 105 consecutive days without loadshedding, with Eskom confirming that the national grid remains stable and reliable.  

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) does pay for qualifying students who are studying at UNISA.  However some allowances are different - mainly because UNISA is a distance learning university.  We detail what UNISA students can expect to receive if they study there. 

The Deputy Science Minister has encouraged the University of Zululand to lead the way in curating isiZulu data for generative AI. Minister Nomalungelo Gina also challenged South African universities to position themselves at the forefront of the generative AI revolution. 

Matric exam results are now available for those who wrote the rewrite exams in May and June this year. 

Parliament has called for an acceleration in gender equality and women’s empowerment across the African continent.

Engen proudly congratulates the 2025 cohort of the Engen Global Citizen Development Programme (EGCDP) for successfully completing the first phase of their transformative 12-month ICT journey.

AI is having major impacts on most areas of the economy, and the impact on academic research has also been significant. The HSRC will be investigating these changes in a four-day virtual conference.