Amanda sits down with Dr. Thembinkosi Twalo, Chief Research Specialist at the Human Sciences Research Council. With a rich background in education, gender equality, and public policy, Dr. Twalo shares insights from his journey through academia and leadership roles—including his time at the Commission for Gender Equality and Magalies Water.

Following the declaration of the National State of Disaster, on 28 May 2020, Minister Dlamini Zuma, after consultation with relevant cabinet members, determined that alert level 3 will apply nationally from 1 June 2020 and further regulations particularly relevant to alert level 3 were issued.

Year 2021 seems to be ending in a negative manner for South Africa, as the kidnapping of school-going children is gaining momentum. This number is justifiably worrisome for all the...

2020 has commenced on a negative note for the Gauteng Department of Education. 18 scholars have died under various circumstances since the beginning of this year.

Parents and students are gearing up for the new school year. This is an expensive exercise – especially for those in need of first-time or new school uniforms.

As schools reopen, a concerning issue for many parents is bullying. This is justifiable, particularly in the South African context, where there have been increasing reports of cases of bullying in schools...

Private education in South Africa is increasingly viewed as a potentially lucrative industry, with some private schools flourishing into substantial business entities, amassing millions of Rand in profit.

Teenage pregnancy remains a fundamental crisis amongst the youth in South Africa, particularly amongst high school pupils. Over the years, there has been an increasing number of calls for greater

If you are currently studying or planning your studies at a university in South Africa, it is important that you understand your rights as an Intellectual Property ...

On the night of 13 October 2014, two Grade 12 learners— B, aged 18, and O, aged 17 — drowned while attending a school revision camp. The camp had been organised to assist learners in their Matric examination preparation, and no provision had been made for swimming.

The coronavirus outbreak saw many countries around the world going into a lockdown to combat the spread of the virus. South Africa adopted the same strategy to "flatten the curve". The President announced early closure...

Shortly after the Finance Minister's budget speech, Khanyisa Cingo-Ngandu engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with Sipho Mhaga (SNG GT Customs ) and Professor Nyankomo Marwa (JBS Faculty), focusing on strategies to enhance South Africa's global competitiveness.

The Department of Public Works and the South African Graduates Development Association have partnered with the Transport Education and Training Authority, KPMG, Nedbank and Old Mutual to provide employment for 64 graduates across the country.

Following the declaration of the national state of disaster, on 28 May 2020, Minister Dlamini Zuma, after consultation with relevant cabinet members, determined that alert level 3 will apply nationally from 1 June 2020.

The recognition and status of private higher education qualifications have remained somewhat of a grey area for legal practitioners and candidate legal practitioners. While the requirements for admission as an...

South Africa's Information Regulator has issued an enforcement notice against Central Johannesburg TVET College for multiple violations of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), including failure to register...

The Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995, ("LRA") has been in the spotlight recently in regard to the recent communications from government that it is considering designating the education sector as an essential service.

Harassing the staff at Pridwin and coaches of other schools and on several occasions, behaviour that came close to physical violence.

Studying "in outside countries" as Ugandans call it, is much the dream of many young minds, but available only to the privileged few who can afford it or the lucky recipient of a a scholarship.

Empowerment and education are not just social goods; they are strategic tools for employers navigating digital acceleration, climate transition and fierce competition for talent.