SA’s tertiary education capacity crisis gains momentum
Mancosa August 27, 2026
As South Africa’s matric learners prepare for the next chapter of their lives, many are already looking towards taking further steps in their academic journey. Yet for thousands of qualifying high school graduates, a significant challenge may be securing a place at a tertiary institution. With traditionally popular tertiary... Read more
91% of SA executives: “AI has improved work, but can’t say why”
Regent Business School August 27, 2026
Dr Shaheen Khan, Senior Academic & Programme Co-ordinator at Regent Business School Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer an emerging technology confined to research laboratories or technology companies. It has become an integral part of managerial decision-making across organisations worldwide, including South Africa. According to PwC’s Africa Workforce Hopes... Read more
SA can close its critical artisan gap by fixing the path from training to qualification
Academic Institute of Excellence August 27, 2026
By Andries van Dyk, Head of the School of Artisans at the Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE) South Africa faces a severe shortage of qualified artisans such as electricians, welders, millwrights, and boilermakers to support infrastructure, the energy transition, mining modernisation, and manufacturing recovery, producing more than 10,000 fewer... Read more
In a fast-changing educational landscape, tutoring is shifting from a specialised intervention for struggling learners to a more mainstream personalised learning strategy. While it remains highly relevant for learners who have lost their confidence in a specific subject, fallen behind in class or who have acquired learning deficits, the... Read more
South Africa’s latest unemployment figures once again highlight the challenges facing graduates hoping to enter the workforce. Increasingly, a tertiary qualification alone is no longer a guarantee of employment. According to Statistics South Africa’s Q2 2026 Quarterly Labour Force Survey, graduate unemployment increased by 0,2% over the previous quarter.... Read more
South Africa faces one of the most severe mental health treatment gaps in the world. According to the South African Stress and Health (SASH) study, only about 16% of South African adults experiencing common mental disorders like depression and anxiety ever receive formal treatment. At the forefront are Registered... Read more
Low bandwidth, high impact: How Edtech innovation can tackle inequality
The Independent Institute of Education April 14, 2026
South Africa currently operates in a volatile and disruptive environment where the promise of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) frequently clashes with the harsh realities of the digital divide. While global conversations are dominated by high-tech features like immersive learning and automated grading, many South African students continue to... Read more
Regent expands its academic portfolio with three new qualifications for 2026
Regent Business SchoolUncategorized March 19, 2026
South Africa’s demand for management talent that can operate across finance, technology and digital business is outpacing the qualifications available to meet it. Three new SAQA-accredited programmes from Regent Regent Business School span undergraduate through to postgraduate level in 2026, namely: A qualification for every stage of a management... Read more
Professional advancement is increasingly shaped by decisions around education. Qualifications signal capability, open doors and promise career progression, yet their value is often assessed too narrowly. Beyond remuneration, education carries costs and returns that unfold over time, influencing professional mobility, access to leadership, and long-term relevance. This article by... Read more
Transforming students through WIL
SACAPWork integrated learning February 19, 2026
In the South African labour market, characterised by skills shortages and high graduate unemployment, Work Integrated Learning (WIL) plays a critical role in bridging the gap between academic learning and the realities of the workplace. WIL enables students to apply theory in real-world contexts, develop professional and transferable skills, and... Read more
