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What SONA 2026 Means for higher education and young south africans

During the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Cyril Ramaphosa placed renewed emphasis on education as a...

February 17, 2026

High Application Numbers but Limited Spots: what it means for bursary managers and students

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has recorded a record-breaking surge in applications for the 2026 academic year, with more than 450 000 ...

January 27, 2026

Matric 2025 results: Why These Numbers Tell a Deeper Story About South Africa’s Future

South Africa’s Class of 2025 has made history. With a national pass rate of 88%, the highest ever recorded, the country celebrates not only ...

January 13, 2026

Welcome Back to a New Year of Opportunity

Welcome back to the Excel@Uni community, and a warm welcome to 2026. We hope the festive period provided time to rest, reflect...

January 6, 2026

A Decade After Fees Must Fall: The Funding Crisis Still Plagues Higher-Education Students

In October 2015, students across South Africa marched, occupied campus grounds and gathered at the Union Buildings in Pretoria demanding...

November 7, 2025

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Excel@Uni’s Full-Circle Moment at the SAB FOUNDATION AWARDS

Lungelo Gumede, co-founder and CEO of Excel@Uni, recently stood on stage as the Master of Ceremonies for the 2025 SAB Foundation...

October 22, 2025

The African Union Launches Decade of Education and Skills Development 2025–2034

At PACTED 2025 in Addis Ababa, the African Union Commission unveiled a transformative agenda, the Decade of Education and Skills Development...

October 6, 2025

No Student Left Behind: south africa gears up for the 2026 academic year

In a recent briefing, South Africa’s Higher Education Minister, Buti Manamela, shared an encouraging update on how the country is preparing...

September 22, 2025

Why Stephanie Allais Says stability in setas is crucial for skills development

Last week, education policy expert Stephanie Allais called for South Africa to “pause and take a breath” before making sweeping changes to the...

September 15, 2025

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