CONTRALESA urges business help for learners’ tertiary fees

The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (CONTRALESA) has called on businesses to assist learners who have passed their matric but cannot afford tertiary institutions fees. The traditional leaders’ organisation says, many learners especially in rural areas are eager to persue their studies at tertiary but have no funding. CONTRALESA president, Chief Lameck Mokoena…

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Frustrated parents queue at Gauteng Education offices in Joburg

Hundreds of frustrated parents and guardians have started queuing outside the district office of the Gauteng Education Department in Morningside, Johannesburg. Hundreds of frustrated parents and guardians have started queuing outside the district office of the Gauteng Education Department in Morningside, Johannesburg. They are seeking school placements for their children. The parents and guardians say…

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88% matric pass rate shows system stability: Metcalfe

Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube and Deputy Minister Makgabo Reginah Mhaule celebrate one of the top achievers. Education expert Professor Mary Metcalfe says excitement over the 2025 matric pass rate is justified. She has attributed the 88% pass rate to a stable education system. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube, announced the results in Fairlands,…

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