Siyabonga Goni

Cape Town

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Africa’s push for universal school meals takes centre stage before the G20 summit

3 days ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Siyabonga Goni

SCHOOL NUTRITION Children receive food from a school nutrition programme.
Walter Sisulu University staff get extra security after senior Mthatha official killed

3 days ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Siyabonga Goni

FATAL VARSITY SHOOTING Walter Sisulu University Deputy Vice-Chancellor Sinethemba Mpambane was shot multiple times while in his vehicle at the university’s Nkululekweni facility in Mthatha. (Photo: Walter Sisulu University) Walter Sisulu University’s Sinethemba Mpambane, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Institutional Support and Development, was fatally shot multiple times in his vehicle at the Mthatha campus entrance. On Thursday, 19 June 2025, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Institutional Support and...
University of Johannesburg secures spot in Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings’ global top 30

1 week ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Siyabonga Goni

HIGHER LEARNING A general view of University of Johannesburg (UJ).
Advocate Motau slams minister over Seta panel claims

1 week ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Siyabonga Goni

HIGHER EDUCATION SAGA Illustrative image | Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane. (Photo: Phando Jikelo Parliament RSA) | Advocate Terry Motau.
Nkabane reveals names of panellists who oversaw Seta board appointments

1 week ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Siyabonga Goni

After weeks of mounting pressure, Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane has released the list of panellists who assisted her with the appointments of 21 Seta board chairpersons — several of whom are linked to ANC politicians. Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane initially refused to disclose the names of the independent panel responsible for appointing the chairpersons of 21 Sector Education and Training Authority (Seta) boards.
Trail of flood destruction destroys schools and lives across EC and KZN

1 week ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Siyabonga Goni

EXTREME WEATHER DISASTERS Flooded roads after heavy rains fell on June 10, 2025 in Gqeberha, South Africa.
Minister fails to submit selection panel names in Seta board appointments row

2 weeks ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Siyabonga Goni

HIGHER EDUCATION Minister of Higher Education Dr Nobuhle Nkabane.
One Young World youth summit returns to SA in 2026

2 weeks ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Siyabonga Goni

ONE YOUNG WORLD The One Young World summit is coming to Cape Town in 2026, to help promote and connect young leaders of South Africa to the globe.
Students protest as Mbolekwa’s murder accused is released on bail

3 weeks ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Siyabonga Goni

‘(Manelisi) Mampane should have stayed in jail for the rest of his life because the child that he killed will not come back,’ said a student. Students at Walter Sisulu University and their parents are protesting at the university’s Mthatha campus against the release of residence manager Manelisi Mampane (54), who is accused of shooting dead Sisonke Mbolekwa (24) and injuring two students during a protest in April over housing conditions. Mampane was arrested on 17 April 2025 in Mthatha.
MPs demand transparency over secretive Seta appointments panel

3 weeks ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Siyabonga Goni

HIGHER EDUCATION Minister of Higher Education and Training Nobuhle Nkabane.