South African Education
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Top achievers buck national trend
Among them was Imani Ravhulani, who attained 10 distinctions
IEB records 98.31% pass rate in 2025 matric exams
Nearly nine in 10 of Grade 12 learners who wrote examinations administered by the Independent Examinations Board qualified to study for a university degree
NSFAS receives nearly 900 000 applications, with women making up 66%
The student financial aid scheme said its appeals process would be open until 14 January
Public higher education institutions must shape up to serve national interests
A transformative approach is needed to improve management processes and teaching outcomes, making institutions more efficient and graduates more employable
Why books are still vital for literacy and learning
Hundreds of thousands of children don’t have access to the internet and need physical resources, such as dictionaries, to further their education
Books are still vital for literacy and learning
Hundreds of thousands of children don’t have access to the internet and need physical resources, such as dictionaries, to further their education
‘You’ve done it!’
Record-breaking matric results: SA youth are overcoming adversity
DHL GradStar Awards 2023 – Top100
The ceremony was a momentous occasion to honour these students and celebrate their accomplishments
South Africa’s education system is broken and unequal, and must be fixed without further delay
The Amnesty International report found that the South African government continues to miss its own education upgrading targets