The Eastern Cape Department of Education has officially handed over a new prefabricated school facility, replacing a mud school. The new facility, which cost R8 million, aims to provide improved educational infrastructure for students in the region.

According to organisers, a school in Busia has been named among the global finalists for the 2026 education prize. The school serves children from a vulnerable fishing community that faces challenges such as poverty, recurrent flooding, high HIV prevalence, orphanhood, early marriages, and entrenched beliefs that hinder educational aspirations for young people.

Cape Winelands Airport and Stellenbosch University have announced a partnership to develop an R8 billion aviation hub. This collaboration aims to integrate academic research, skills development, and smart infrastructure to support the long-term expansion of the airport.

STEM Africa is launching its flagship STEM Africa Fest with the goal of reaching at least 25,000 additional children, parents, and educators across Africa to promote practical education in science and technology. This initiative aims to address growing concerns regarding the lack of skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) across the continent.

The Uganda Prisons Service has initiated Farmer Field Schools to provide farmers with practical agricultural knowledge and technical skills aimed at enhancing productivity and promoting sustainable farming. This initiative was announced during the 32nd National Agricultural Show in Jinja, with the prisons authority stating that the centers will offer location-specific training to farmers.

A commentary in the Sowetan warns that Gauteng's shortage of school placement space cannot be allowed to become the norm. Parents and schools across the province are facing ongoing uncertainty as demand for learner placements continues to outstrip the available supply. The piece argues that the recurring admissions crisis, which leaves many families unsure of where their children will be placed, requires urgent and lasting solutions rather than acceptance as a routine feature of each academic year.