South African Official News

SOUTH AFRICA: Over the years of its democratic journey, South Africa has made significant strides in providing education to its young population, striving to reverse the effects of the apartheid era's unequal education policies.According to Government of South Africa, the apartheid government's educational policies, particularly under the Bantu Education Act,…

HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING MINISTRY, SOUTH AFRICA: Dr. Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education and Training, has announced the opening of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) bursary applications for the 2024 academic year, urging learners and students in need of financial support to apply promptly.According to South African…

CAPE TOWN: Higher Education and Training Minister Dr. Blade Nzimande has emphasized the need for universities and colleges to strengthen programs addressing sexual and gender-based violence (GBV) within the Post School Education and Training (PSET) system.According to South African Government News Agency, Nzimande's comments came in the wake of a…

ADDIS ABABA: Sun Yunzhong, Vice President of Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU), announced plans to strengthen Ethio-China relations through the introduction of Ethiopian language study programs, specifically Amharic.According to Ethiopian News Agency, During a meeting with the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' delegation, led by Spokesperson Director General, Yunzhong confirmed…

WINDHOEK — Education, Arts and Culture Minister Ester Anna Nghipondoka inaugurated the IMN Technology Mentorship Institute (IMN Tech) in Windhoek on Monday, marking a significant step in enhancing technological skills among Namibians.According to Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA), Nghipondoka stated during the launch that the Namibian education sector is currently behind…

JOHANNESBURG — President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized the critical need for global unity to ensure equal access to education for all, especially in the face of ongoing global challenges.According to South African Government News Agency, Speaking at the Education International 10th Africa Regional Conference at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg…

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Medemer, a political and economic ideology developed by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, has been recognized as an essential philosophy in the education sector, particularly for nurturing future generations. This endorsement came from Waseem Ajmal Chaudhry, Pakistan's Secretary for the Federal Education Ministry.According to Ethiopian News…

Cape Town – South Africa is on track to eradicate pit latrines in educational facilities ahead of the UN's 2030 target, Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga stated on World Toilet Day, November 19, 2023. This significant achievement is a key aspect of the country's commitment to improving sanitation and…

Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa is set to deliver a keynote address at the Education International 10th Africa Regional (EIRAF) Conference in Johannesburg on Tuesday. The conference, taking place from November 19 to 23, is centered on the theme "Standing Together for Resilient Education Systems in…

Windhoek – Education, Arts and Culture Minister, Anna Nghipondoka, announced the official commencement of the Basic Education Act, Act no: 3 of 2020, in Namibian schools, effective since October 5, 2023. This new legislative framework, replacing the Education Act 2001, was developed in collaboration with UNICEF following extensive national consultations.…