On Friday, 28 November 2025, Parliament debated Build One South Africa's draft resolution to replace the current 30% matric pass mark with a 50% minimum standard. The discussion highlighted both the ...

More than 100 government officials, donors, implementing partners and early childhood development (ECD) experts gathered in Midrand yesterday as Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, officially ...

The ANC faces municipal elections in 2026 that it sees as a key test ​of its standing. While still revered by many for ending ...

The South African Cabinet has reaffirmed its commitment to economic growth, social development, and international diplomacy ...

Quality basic education is critical to fostering inclusive growth in South Africa, requiring key needs such as infrastructure reforms, efficient public spending, and the strengthening of human capital ...

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has taken a bold stance against South Africa’s controversial land reform law, signing an executive order in early February 2024 that freezes U.S. federal aid to the ...

A postgraduate degree can reshape family narratives and spark generational change. Regent Business School academic Nandipha Mbhele explores how first-generation graduates in South Africa inspire ...

Heading a brand new US Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk has acted as President Donald Trump’s stand-in when it comes to downsizing the federal administration. On 3 February, however, the ...

Donald Trump has spoken out against the South African government's new land reform policies, accusing the country of embarking on "land grabs" against "certain classes of people". South Africa-born ...

Melanie Verwoerd is a political analyst. She was formerly a member of South Africa's Parliament for the African National Congress and served as South Africa's ambassador to Ireland from 2001 to 2005.