Inside Education

The new edition of #InsideEducation E-print is officially out. From post-school reform to celebrating SA’s brightest young achievers, this issue is packed with inspiration. Visit our website to read the full ePrint and stay informed: insideeducation.co.za/wp-content/upl… #InsideEducation #EducationMatters #ShiningStars #FutureLeaders #SAYouth

A major boost for innovation as Durban University of Technology secures eight new South African Research Chairs Initiative positions, reinforcing its role in advancing research, skills development, and solutions that respond to South Africa’s evolving societal and economic challenges. Read more: insideeducation.co.za/dut-secures-ei… #DUT #SARChI #ResearchExcellence #Innovation #HigherEducation #NRF #ScienceAndTechnology #SouthAfrica

Dr Mashupye Herbert Maserumule will take the stage at the National Education Summit to deliver the opening address. A leading voice in public policy, governance, and service delivery, he will set the tone for a critical conversation: South Africa’s education pipeline is broken. It’s time to fix it—together. #Nationaleducationsummit2026 #fixthepipeline #skillsdevelopment #youthdevelopment #openingadress #insideeducation

Tragedy struck at University of the #FreeState as a student collapsed and passed away en route to her #graduation. A moment of achievement turned to mourning, leaving the campus community grieving and offering support to those affected. Full story: insideeducation.co.za/shock-as-ufs-s… #UFS #Graduation #CampusNews #Condolences #StudentLife #SouthAfrica #BreakingNews

Parents urged to act early as the #NorthWestDepartment of Education opens 2027 learner registrations. Timely applications ensure smoother placements, better planning, and fewer disruptions when schools reopen, helping secure a strong start to the academic year. Read more: insideeducation.co.za/north-west-ope… #SchoolAdmissions #EducationSA #NorthWest #BackToSchool #LearnerPlacement #Parents #EducationMatters

The #EconomicFreedomFighters demands answers as delays in the Special Investigating Unit probe into University of #FortHare qualifications raise concerns over accountability and political interference. Pressure mounts on President #CyrilRamaphosa to respond. Full story: insideeducation.co.za/eff-writes-to-… #EFF #FortHare #SIU #Accountability #SouthAfrica #Politics #Transparency

Big conversations that shape tomorrow start here. This Sunday, Inside Education Chairman, Matuma Letsoalo goes live on POWER 98.7 to break down the real impact of the National Education Summit. Be part of the national conversation: power987.co.za #NationalEducationSummit2026 #InsideEducation #PowerFM #YouthDevelopment #EducationReform #FutureOfEducation #SAYouth

Hon. Minister Buti Manamela will deliver a keynote speech at the National Education Summit 2026 and form part of the Vocational Pathways panel, discussing why vocational and technical training is crucial to job creation and economic growth. #NationalEducationSummit2026 #insideeducation #SkillsDevelopment #VocationalEducation #DHET #ButiManamela

Just 2 days left until the National Education Summit convenes thought-leaders in Sandton, Johannesburg. Don’t miss out on powerful insights driving real change in education. Join us on our live-stream if you haven’t booked a seat. #NationalEducationSummit2026 #EducationMatters #SkillsForTheFuture #JohannesburgEvents #EducationLeadership

#KwaZuluNatal Education MEC #SiphoHlomuka is facing multiple inquiries after a whistleblower accused him of interfering in a lease process involving a building used by his department. Read more: insideeducation.co.za/kzn-educations… #insideducation #KZN #EducationMatters #fyp

MEDIA STATEMENT| Calling on all media to cover a defining national conversation in South Africa. The National Education Summit 2026 brings together thought-leaders to align education with economic opportunity. Join us on 20/04/2026 as we set in action real change. Find out more: insideeducation.co.za/summit-2026/ #nationaleducationsummit2026 #insideducation #mediastatement #YouthDevelopment #EducationReform

Only 3 days left until the National Education Summit takes centre stage in Sandton. Can’t make it in person? Tune into our live stream across our socials, lookout for the link on the day. Attending physically? Hopefully your seat has been secured through RSVP. Big conversations. Real solutions. One powerful day. #nationaleducationsummit2026 #EducationReform #SkillsDevelopment #FutureFocused #SouthAfrica #YouthDevelopment #fixthepipeline

Deputy President #PaulMashatile urges South Africa to move beyond basic skills alignment as AI reshapes work. Speaking at the Human Resource Development Council Summit, he emphasised critical thinking, adaptability and human capabilities for future workforce resilience. Read more: insideeducation.co.za/mashatile-says… #SkillsDevelopment #FutureOfWork #AI #Leadership #Education #SouthAfrica #Workforce #Innovation

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The National Education Summit brings together thought leaders to tackle the future of learning through three powerful pillars: vocational pathways to drive job creation, entrepreneurship education to unlock creativity and innovation, and early childhood development to build strong, equitable foundations. As highlighted in the programme, these discussions aim to bridge education and economic growth. Join the national conversation. #nationaleducationsummit2026 #FixThePipeline #FutureOfEducationSA #SkillsForTheFuture #YouthDevelopment

The Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) and SANEF have partnered to launch a two-year training programme, empowering young journalists to strengthen reporting on South Africa’s transport and logistics sector through meaningful, long-term media collaboration. Read more: insideeducation.co.za/teta-to-train-… #TETA #SANEF #JournalismTraining #TransportSector #SkillsDevelopment #MediaPartnership #YouthEmpowerment #Logistics

The Mpumalanga Department of Education and National Education Collaboration Trust have launched a provincial dialogue to tackle learning gaps, focusing on localised solutions to improve literacy, numeracy and overall education outcomes across schools in Nkangala district. Read more: insideeducation.co.za/mpumalanga-nec… #EducationSA #Mpumalanga #NECT #LearningGaps #Literacy #Numeracy #EducationReform #SchoolImprovement

Seats are filling up fast for the National Education Summit 2026 in Sandton. Register now to secure your place, as physical attendance is strictly RSVP only. Join industry leaders and hear powerful insights from Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela on the future of education. For late registrations, secure your spot here: insideeducation.co.za/summit-2026/ #nationaleducationsummit2026 #fixthepipeline #DHET #ButiManamela #youthdevelopment

#Seseko, alongside #MicrosoftSouthAfrica, has successfully launched its #AI, Robotics and Coding Programme in 48 under-resourced schools, empowering learners with future-ready digital skills while equipping teachers with training to bring innovation and technology into everyday classroom learning. Read more: insideeducation.co.za/seseko-and-mic… #DigitalSkills #EducationInnovation #AIinEducation #Coding #Robotics #FutureReady #STEMEducation

#BasicEducation Minister #SiviweGwarube urges South Africans to read and engage with the draft History curriculum, warning against misinformation and calling for inclusive, balanced input to shape how future generations understand the country’s complex past through a transparent process. Read more: insideeducation.co.za/gwarube-warns-… #SouthAfrica #Education #HistoryCurriculum #PublicParticipation #Misinformation #CurriculumReform #CriticalThinking