ITWebR172m digital education deal gets shareholder nod
The sale of Generation Education to an Old Mutual-managed fund follows weaker growth and a decline in the school group’s valuation.
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BizcommunityFrom Cape Town to Hollywood: Lesley-Ann Brandt backs youth education in SA
South African-born actress Lesley-Ann Brandt is building the next chapter of her international acting career while using her platform as patron of the Kay Mason Foundation to champion education and opportunity for young South Africans.
BizcommunityWalter Sisulu University achieves Saica PGDA endorsement milestone
A sense of pride, possibility and progress filled the Nelson Mandela Drive Campus in Mthatha as leaders from higher education, the accounting profession, industry and government gathered to celebrate the endorsement of iYunivesithi Walter Sisulu's Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting programme by the…
BizcommunityPreparing South Africa's healthcare workforce for a digital future
Technology is fundamentally reshaping healthcare, accelerating the shift towards digital innovation, patient-centred care and increasingly complex medical systems. Countries that fail to recognise and respond to this transformation risk falling behind. As healthcare evolves, tertiary education…
BizcommunityRichfield earns international accreditation from the British Accreditation Council
Richfield has been awarded full accreditation by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) as an Independent Higher Education provider, strengthening its international credibility and reinforcing its commitment to quality education.
ITWebCreating tomorrow through education in Gauteng
Mint Group reflects on the power of digital innovation to strengthen public services and improve access to education for citizens across Gauteng.
BusinessTechBusiness Talk – GIFS CEO Kershen Pillay on how new technology is transforming South African education
Kershen Pillay is the CEO of the Graduate Institute of Financial Sciences (GIFS) and one of South Africa’s youngest leaders in education.
BusinessTechMatric pass rate warning for South Africa
The Minister of Basic Education has warned South Africa not to obsess over the matric pass rate, as the NSC exams commence.
Farmer's WeeklyRoyal Show Technology Hub connects research with practical farming solutions
The Technology & Education Hub at the 2026 Royal Agricultural Show brought researchers, farmers and technology specialists together to explore practical agricultural solutions. One presentation highlighted how assisted reproductive technologies could help communal livestock farmers improve herd…
The CitizenGambling risk hits stokvel savers and retirement funds
Experts want better financial education and bank products specifically tailored for stokvels.
The CitizenNWU graduate turns the mysteries of sleep into award-winning art
A creative university project inspired by sleep paralysis has earned North-West University (NWU) graphic design graduate Ashley du Rand international recognition and demonstrated the impact of purposeful creative education.
The CitizenFrom Soweto to boardroom: Meet the women shaping SA’s retail banking
Gen Zs might tell you that education is not the key to success, but for these women, education and determination put them in leadership roles.
The CitizenBIC® South Africa empowers primary and matric students across Gauteng
BIC® South Africa is continuing its education drive across Gauteng, equipping learners with essential writing tools through its Pen Licence and Matric Pen Drop-off initiatives to support academic success.
The CitizenBudget 2026: NSFAS faces billions‑rand funding cut
The budget allocation will help 744 203 students access higher education.
The CitizenPrimeXBT empowers the future through education in South Africa
This initiative reflects the company's long-term dedication to inclusion, learning, and community development across South Africa.
The CitizenFSCA assesses suspicious Curro trades before R7.2bn buyout offer
Transactions were reported months ahead of the Mouton Foundation bid for the private education group.
The CitizenUAE pledges $1 billion at the G20 Summit to enhance AI in Africa
The investment would enhance AI technology in areas such as education, healthcare, and climate.
The CitizenMeet the province where most of the budget goes to government salaries
Over half of the compensation amount was paid to employees in education, followed by those in health.
The CitizenBringing crypto closer, South Africa’s first crypto TV show
Crypto education gap in South Africa sparks the launch of a new educational TV to empower South Africans.
Disrupt AfricaEgyptian online tutoring startup Orcas acquired by Kuwaiti ed-tech firm Baims
Egyptian online tutoring startup Orcas has been acquired by Baims, a leading Kuwaiti ed-tech company, in a strategic move to help the latter capture the flourishing US$100 billion education market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Founded by Hossam Taher and Amira El Gharib, Orcas is a…