Illicit Trade Is Putting South Africa’s Jobs and Young People’s Future at Risk
We had the privilege of attending the launch of the first-ever comprehensive Illicit Trade Report commissioned by the Consumer Goods...
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Education
BRAG Employability Summit 2026 Highlights Skills Development and Youth Opportunities
The University of Johannesburg’s Faculty of Humanities and Social TV, in collaboration with PsyCaD Career Services and PRISA, hosted the...
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Gauteng 2027 school applications near 500,000 as department focuses on learner placement
Nearly 500,000 applications have already been submitted for Grade 1 and Grade 8 places in Gauteng public schools for the...
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Eastern Cape’s school closure plan: 123 schools to shut, 300 more targeted
EASTERN CAPE: The Eastern Cape’s plan to close 123 schools in the coming financial year has renewed concerns about the...
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Why Universities Reject You and What Comes Next?
By Simphiwe Bangani Every year, when matric results are announced in January, South Africans erupt in celebration. Families ululate, neighbours...
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Academic Excellence earns Glen High School Trio Bursaries
Time Square recognises outstanding academic achievement with bursaries to cover school fees for the year Academic dedication and a passion...
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Stuck in a Course You Hate? You’re Not Alone
By Siyambulela Tyindyi, additional reporting by Seithati Leotla “Three years. That’s how long it took for me to quit a...
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Study in South Africa: An exchange semester will change you forever
By Maja Stensson Image via Pexels. Thinking about studying in South Africa? Each year, hundreds of students from Europe trade...
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Pornography is a door that’s hard to close once opened
By Siziphiwe Ntakana South Africans seem to love their porn. Online traffic analytics show a growing share of local users,...
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Unfunded and unseen – defunding crisis drowns SA students
By Morongwa Masemola and Okuhle Ngubane For over 800 000 students, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is not...
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