South Africans wanting to become a qualified artisan in 2027 should research which Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) oversees their desired trade before applying to an apprenticeship, learnership or artisan training program. There are a number of SETA’s supporting skills development in manufacturing, engineering and related industries, but not all artisan careers in South … Read more

Ndengetho High School has unveiled its list of proud learners in the academic year 2026, who achieved the highest percentage in the various subjects available in the institution. The school acknowledged the young ones’ hard work, commitment, and the need to pursue education as a means of unlocking their future. The top scorers in the … Read more

University of Venda (UNIVEN) students got the chance to speak with employers, and industry and government representatives at a three-day career expo hosted by the university’s Faculty of Management, Commerce and Law. Faculty of Management, Commerce and Law Career Expo set out to connect students and organisations with an interest in establishing links between higher … Read more

There are no simple answers to the debate about whether private schools in South Africa deliver an education that is better than what is available in public schools. The quality of schools can vary significantly across the board, with both public and private schools having certain advantages, depending on the circumstances. A well-run public school … Read more

With the 2026 matric exams looming, Grade 12 learners need to start seriously revising and practicing for the final assessments. The revisionary period before final examinations can be long and stressful – but it doesn’t have to be. While rereading notes is all well and good, there are better ways for learners to study and … Read more

A Unisa professor is using discarded waste tyres to make shoe polish, showing others how materials that are typically thrown away can be made into something else valuable. Professor Tebogo Mashifana spoke about her work through an inaugural lecture in September 2026, outlining research on the circular economy and finding ways in which waste can … Read more