While a student’s academic journey can be both enriching and transformative, the pursuit of education often comes with immense pressure and stress. This is why it is extremely crucial to recognize that a student's mental well-being contributes to shaping their overall success.

Millions of South Africans wake up every day, get dressed, go to work, and continue to work in environments that don't excite or make them happy. While the pandemic has brought a great amount of uncertainty and distress, there is a silver lining.

The recent escalation of teen suicide deaths and suicide attempts has raised serious concerns around the emotional wellbeing of school learners in South Africa. This has highlighted the need to prevent future tragedies and to foster a culture of support.

The Gauteng Education Department recently closed their application period for grade 1 and 8 learner admissions for the 2024 school year. During the application period, more than 750 000 applications were received.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme provides comprehensive bursaries to deserving students at public tertiary educational institutions in South Africa, which includes Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges.

The decision by the Higher Education Department to place Unisa under administration has sparked a wave of opposition from various stakeholders, including university staff members and the institution's council. 

The alarming prevalence of crime and violence on school premises has raised concerns about school safety nationwide. In the last few years, there has been an increase in death tolls and violent attacks on teachers and learners.

With one of the highest rates in sub-Saharan Africa, teen pregnancy in South Africa remains a significant concern. The challenges faced by teen mothers are numerous specifically regarding the struggle to resume their education.

The recent decision by the Department of Higher Education and Training to place the country’s largest university under administration has sparked several discussions and debates within the academic and public spheres.

Over the past few weeks, the new NSFAS direct payment system has received backlash from students and stakeholders alike. Issues around payments have now reached trade unions as there have been calls for government intervention.