# Former rector of the University of the Free State, professor Jonathan Jansen says South Africa’s public universities continue to face recurring governance crises despite having some of the country’s brightest minds. On his opinion piece on News24, Jansen points to instability at several institutions, warning that the consequences extend beyond leadership disputes to teaching […]
# And finally, if you thought the Olympics were unusual, welcome to the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. More than two-thousand robots from 16 countries are competing in 51 events, ranging from athletics and soccer to dancing and practical tasks. The accompanying World Robot Conference is showcasing more than 300 companies and thousands of […]
# Die Gautengse Departement van Gesondheid sê sy jaarlikse begrotingstoewysing is nie genoeg om aan die provinsie se groeiende bevolking en toenemende vraag na gesondheidsorgdienste te voldoen nie. Departementswoordvoerder Steve Mabona sê planne om die befondsingstekort aan te spreek, is onder die gesag van die Gautengse Premier. Die departement is toenemend onder druk om dienste […]
# Die voormalige rektor van die Universiteit van die Vrystaat, professor Jonathan Jansen, sê Suid-Afrika se universiteite beleef herhalende bestuurskrisisse ten spyte van die feit dat die land se slimste denkers daar is. In sy meningsartikel op News24 wys Jansen op onbestendigheid by verskeie instellings en waarsku die gevolge strek verder as leierskapsgeskille tot by […]
# The City of Tshwane has rejected claims that its 2026/27 budget faces a two-billion-rand shortfall for employee costs. The city says the figure reflects the difference between an initial departmental request and the final approved allocation. Tshwane says about 13-billion-rand was approved after affordability reviews, including 229-million-rand for filling vacancies and 362-million-rand for salary […]
# Die Wes-Kaapse LUR vir Onderwys, Jaco Londt, het die provinsie se 71-duisend-289 voltydse matriekkandidate sterkte toegewens met die begin van die proefeksamens die week. Londt sê die eksamens bied leerders die geleentheid om hul vordering te evalueer en areas te identifiseer wat meer aandag benodig voor die finale Nasionale Senior Sertifikaat-eksamens. Hy het leerders […]
# Die Stad Tshwane het bewerings verwerp dat sy 2026/27-begroting ‘n diensstaattekort van twee-miljard-rand in die gesig staar. Die stad sê die syfer weerspieël die verskil tussen ‘n aanvanklike departementele versoek en die finaal-goedgekeurde toewysing. Tshwane sê ongeveer 13-miljard-rand is goedgekeur na bekostigbaarheidsoorsigte, insluitend 229-miljoen-rand vir die vul van vakatures en 362-miljoen-rand vir terugwerkende salarisaanpassings. […]
# The Gauteng Department of Health says its annual budget allocation is insufficient to keep pace with the province’s growing population and increasing demand for healthcare services. Department spokesperson Steve Mabona says plans to address the funding shortfall fall under the authority of the Gauteng Premier. The department faces mounting pressure to maintain services while […]
# Western Cape Education MEC Jaco Londt has wished the province’s 71-thousand-289 full-time matric candidates well as trial examinations begin this week. Londt says the exams provide learners with an opportunity to assess their progress and identify areas requiring more attention before the final National Senior Certificate exams. He called on learners to access past […]
