How civil society helped save SA school governance

South Africa for the past three decades has faced a stubborn one way ideological street of ever-expanding centralisation. It is therefore both rare and refreshing to observe a ministerial response that is measured, constitutional, and receptive to civic critique. Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube’s recently published Guidelines for the Implementation of the 2024 Amendments […]

Free SA Announces Winners of the 2025 Young Leaders Awards: Celebrating Youth Who Are Reshaping South Africa

Free SA proudly announces the winners of the 2025 Young Leaders Awards, honouring extraordinary young South Africans whose efforts are driving positive change in their communities and across the nation. Each category winner takes home a R7,500 prize in recognition of their outstanding contributions. These young changemakers exemplify courage, innovation, and service, living proof that […]

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