Four students from South Africa’s universities have spoken about what it means to be named finalists in the 54th Nedbank and Old Mutual Budget Speech Competition.

Recouped funds to be redirected to public universities and TVET colleges for academic support.

The South African Human Rights Commission has raised concerns about pupils in Gauteng who have not been placed in schools, saying the delays threaten children’s rights to basic education.

The Independent Examination Board has announced a 98.31% overall pass rate for the 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations.

Umalusi has confirmed it will stop issuing new N3 certificates, with 2025 marking the final year of certification under the programme.

Dr Naledi Pandor is to succeed Dr Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi as chancellor of Nelson Mandela University, whose term ends on March 31.