South African Official News

CAPE TOWN - Umalusi, the South African quality assurance body, is finalizing preparations for the 40th Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA), set to take place in August. According to South African Government News Agency, CEO of Umalusi, the organization's executive committee expressed satisfaction with…

JOHANNESBURG - In a move to address the critical global shortage of teachers, South Africa's Deputy President Paul Mashatile has issued a call to world leaders to take decisive action to attract and retain talent within the teaching profession. Speaking at the 14th Policy Dialogue Forum of the International Task…

PRETORIA — Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza has unveiled the results of a comprehensive study evaluating the Land Restitution Programme's socio-economic impact. Initiated in 2018, the research was a collaborative effort between the government, the Southern African Labour and Development Research Unit at the University of…

GERMISTON — In the wake of a distressing incident at Primrose Primary School, where a Grade 6 student allegedly shot the principal, Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has made a heartfelt appeal to students to respect their teachers and school management. The incident, which occurred on Friday, left the principal…

JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed profound sadness following the death of a Grade 1 learner from Mandlethu Primary School in Tsakane, Brakpan, who passed away after allegedly consuming biscuits bought from a local spaza shop. The tragic incident, occurring on Tuesday, has prompted a police investigation…

JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed profound sadness following the death of a Grade 1 learner from Mandlethu Primary School in Tsakane, Brakpan, who passed away after allegedly consuming biscuits bought from a local spaza shop. The tragic incident, occurring on Tuesday, has prompted a police investigation…

CAPE TOWN - In a significant pre-State of the Nation Address (SONA) meeting, President Cyril Ramaphosa engaged with young people at the Belhar Sports Complex in Cape Town, focusing on youth unemployment and education initiatives. According to South African Government News Agency, the gathering aimed to review progress made under…

OKONGO, Namibia – The Rössing Foundation has made a substantial contribution to the educational resources of Oshela Secondary School in the Ohangwena Region by donating 1,415 textbooks and various learning materials. According to Namibia Press Agency, the donation took place on Friday and included textbooks covering mathematics, sciences, business studies,…

LÜDERITZ - The !Nami#Nus Constituency Councillor, Susan Ndjaleka, has urged the government to prioritize the construction of a new school in Lüderitz. This call comes in anticipation of the town's upcoming developments, which are expected to attract more residents to the area. According to Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA), Ndjaleka highlighted…

ADDIS ABABA - Mussa Faki Mahamat, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), highlighted the critical need for increased investment in Africa's education sector. He made this statement at the 47th Ordinary Session of the African Union's Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) in Addis Ababa. According to Ethiopian News Agency,…