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Whizz kids: The 2025 cohort of the National Science and Technology Forum’s Brilliants Programme. Photos: National Science and Technology Forum

Top pupils get wings to help SA soar

Through the NSTF Brilliants Programme, a group of top maths and science learners are becoming tomorrow’s problem-solvers, innovators and leaders

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme received a record 893 487 applications for the 2026 academic year

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

President Cyril Ramaphosa. (GCIS)

Ramaphosa touts youth jobs drive as StatsSA data paints grim unemployment picture

The statistics agency’s youth report notes worsening joblessness, hunger and safety concerns among South Africa’s youth

TSIBA Business School opens doors of possibilities

For 20 years it has empowered students to realise their potential and emerge as future leaders

Professor Letlhokwa George Mpedi, UJ’s Vice-Chancellor and Principal.

UJ’s Strategic Plan 2035: Charting an inclusive future through innovation and impact 

The plan ensures the transformative institution will make a difference locally and internationally

Charmaine Mabuza, ITHUBA CEO.
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Transforming lives: The impact of quality education in South Africa

Since 1999, ITHUBA’s Scholarship programme has supported more than 300 young South Africans in pursuing tertiary education

Bawowethu Jonas: ‘Education is expensive. Education now is like buying water, buying bread and buying eggs’

30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Thirty and thriving, or barely surviving?

Tracking the progress of South Africa’s 30-year-olds as they navigate education, work, anxiety and hope

Dr Linda Meyer

Learn how to study effectively

Good study habits established in high school equip students with skills applicable to later aspects of life and learning

Samantha Williams, a TSIBA graduate, reflects on her learning path.

Building leadership and future leaders

SBS Swiss Business School and TSIBA Business School in educational collaboration

Marissa Rollnick, Professor Emeritus at Wits, says Extended Curriculum Programmes provide additional support and resources and a more gradual transition, so that disadvantaged students can meet the rigorous academic demands of university education.

Bridging the gap between high school and university

Extended Curriculum Programmes create an equitable education landscape

Mandilakhe Lungile is a TSIBA BBA graduate who now works as an administrator at Intembeko Investment.

TSIBA graduates making huge strides in the business world 

The business school is a community where dreams are realised and careers are launched