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Accommodation crisis: governance chaos at NSFAS puts student housing at risk
3+ week, 1+ day ago (611+ words) The instability challenges at the National Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) are not theoretical for landlords and accommodation providers. Earlier this month, Department of Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela placed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration…...
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma calls for Africa to adopt India's development model to tackle youth unemployment
1+ week, 2+ day ago (730+ words) Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, during her tour of the Sri Sri Rural Development Programme Trust in India, observed skills training in drone technology, solar power, electric vehicles, and mobile phone repairs. Former chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma,…...
Over 165, 000 student certificates withheld as higher education debt crisis hits R59 billion
22+ hour, 14+ min ago (446+ words) Tebogo Letsie, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, says the rising student debt figures show that current interventions are not working as intended and warns that unresolved NSFAS-related challenges are worsening the crisis in the higher…...
Japan records biggest population decline since census began in 1920
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (244+ words) People walk across the street at Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo on May 4, 2026, as Japan's Golden Week holiday draws nearly 24 million domestic travellers onto the country's roads and railways alongside record numbers of foreign visitors. Japan's population dropped by a record…...
Behind the scenes of "Killer Queen: LAMTAs journey to musical excellence
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (741+ words) Duane Alexander (right) and Anton Luitingh (left) in rehearsal with the students preparing for "Killer Queen" theatre show. Graduates of the Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA) are increasingly appearing in major musicals and one wonders what the secret of…...
Manamela's budget vote: How government aims to tackle youth unemployment in South Africa
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (510+ words) Honourable Minister Buti Manamela and his Deputy Nomusa Dube-Ncube at the media briefing at the Parliament in Cape Town. As South Africa continues to battle soaring youth unemployment and mounting pressure on the higher education sector, the Minister of Higher…...
Silenced Suffering: The hidden crisis of boys' mental health
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (884+ words) The Status of Boys in South Africa Report sheds light on the urgent need to address the mental health challenges faced by young males, advocating for a shift in societal norms to promote emotional well-being and gender equity. Image: Tarikul…...
How Cape Town's youth are combating unemployment through entrepreneurship
1+ week, 2+ day ago (396+ words) Facing persistently high youth unemployment in Cape Town, many young people are taking proactive steps rather than waiting for formal job opportunities. They are forging their own avenues for economic survival through entrepreneurship, side hustles, and establishing small businesses. Transforming…...
Graduation glory: Durban student scores 99% average, earning him national recognition
1+ week, 3+ day ago (427+ words) For Cameron Chetty, graduation day was already meant to be special. Nothing could have prepared the quiet Durban student for what happened when his name was called. As he walked across the stage at Emeris Durban North's graduation ceremony, the…...
Dental students at CPUT express distress amid ongoing accreditation crisis
2+ week, 1+ day ago (758+ words) CPUT dental technology students remain in limbo as universities and the regulator head to court over an ongoing accreditation dispute. Dental technology students say they are "not doing well at all" as they remain stuck in an escalating legal battle…...