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The School compass

A podcast series about key South African education matters

FEDSAS has officially launched The School Compass - a new video series focusing on conversations that shape education and school governance.

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FEDSAS is introducing an innovative, all-in-one staff development solution for schools.

Manage the SACE CPTD compliance of your entire staff complement through a single platform, with an easy-to-use dashboard providing a clear overview of every staff member’s progress.

For one affordable flat fee per school, your staff gain access to more than 50 courses designed to help them learn, grow and develop. Compliance is only the starting point. The real value lies in data-driven staff management and meaningful professional development. FEDSAS CPTD

Latest TECHtalk e-Magazine

There was a time when education moved faster than society. Schools introduced new ideas. Teachers carried knowledge into communities. Universities shaped economies. The classroom was where the future arrived first.

Today, the opposite is increasingly true.

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Latest RandMatters e-Magazine

For the first time in many years, South African schools are not simply managing budgets — they are managing pressure from every direction. We recently presented a webinar where we stated that the role of the SGB should shift from “approving the budget” to “interrogating strategy”. To move from a mindset of managing the budget to designing financial resilience.

Education remains the largest area of government expenditure, yet the reality on the ground tells a more complex story...

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Future-Fit Leadership Programme

If you're a Principal, Deputy Principal or Departmental Head dreaming of leading your own school or taking it to the next level... This is your launchpad!

An exclusive 8-month SACE Registered Leadership program for high-potential school leaders to build future-fit skills, confidence, and a leadership network — guided by an industrial psychologist.

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Latest Documents

COURT JUDGMENTS

Equal Education v MEC Education, WC and Others (2026) (SCA)...

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COMMENTS ON POLICY DOCUMENTS

FEDSAS’ Comments on the Regulations on the...

COMMENTS ON POLICY DOCUMENTS

Draft Regulations on the National Education...

COMMENTS ON POLICY DOCUMENTS

FEDSAS Comments on Teacher Development Institutes...

COMMENTS ON POLICY DOCUMENTS

FEDSAS Comments School Governing Body (SGB)...

COMMENTS ON POLICY DOCUMENTS

FEDSAS Comments on Prohibition of Unauthorised...

COMMENTS ON POLICY DOCUMENTS

Regulations on the Prohibition of the Payment of...

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Latest Events

KZN Online: Finishing Strong (Afrikaans)

2026/09/08 18:00:00

School Governing Body Members are invited to join us for an...

KwaZulu-Natal | 500 Seats

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Eastern Cape: Finishing Strong (Afrikaans)

2026/09/09 17:30:00

FEDSAS invites all members of the SGB, Principal and...

Eastern Cape | 500 Seats

2 Hours View More

Eastern Cape: Finishing Strong (English)

2026/09/10 17:30:00

FEDSAS invites all members of the SGB, Principal and...

Eastern Cape | 500 Seats

2 Hours View More

Gqeberha Finance Summit in partnership with d6

2026/09/15 08:00:00

Redefining vision for School Budgets Managing a...

Eastern Cape | 100 Seats

5 Hours View More

Gqeberha AI Summit in partnership with d6

2026/09/15 13:30:00

Take the R out of the AI Revolution Take the R out of...

Eastern Cape | 100 Seats

2,5 Hours View More

North West: Finishing Strong Training Session

2026/09/16 14:00:00

FEDSAS invites all members of the SGB, Principal and...

North West | 500 Seats

1,5 Hours View More

Latest News

A school with over 600 pupils only exists on paper

07 Sep 2026

Pupils boycott lessons as promised classes are yet to...

Sowetanlive Read More

Free State expands technical-school...

07 Sep 2026

The Free State says more than 50 schools now offer...

Ebnewsdaily Read More

A child’s first 5 years set them up for life....

07 Sep 2026

Why are some pre-primary education programmes more...

The Conversation Read More

When do the 2026 matric exams begin?...

07 Sep 2026

The 2026 National Senior Certificate (NSC) final...

South African Read More

'Because their families or carers don’t know...

07 Sep 2026

Agreement: I Agree Body: Dear Editor The Emergency...

Bmj Read More

Industria tecnológica explora Patagonia...

07 Sep 2026

Reuters Read More

Empresas de tecnologia olham para a Patagônia...

07 Sep 2026

Reuters Read More

Beyond the badge: embedding “Hello, my name is”...

07 Sep 2026

Agreement: I Agree Body: Dear Editor, Professor Cook argues...

Bmj Read More

Engen Thorntree ZZ Convenience Centre supports...

07 Sep 2026

One hundred learners at Siqobile Primary School in Tshwane,...

South Africa Today Read More

Free State expands artisan training to boost...

07 Sep 2026

Free State Education Department increases number of schools...

The South African Broadcasting Corporation Read More

Articles are sourced from third-party publishers. FEDSAS links to the original publisher and does not republish full article content.

Media

18 August 2026

Steering through potholes and speed bumps: A roadmap for education governance

08 August 2026

FEDSAS: More legal steps could come over North-West Education Department’s contempt of Swartruggens court order

23 June 2026

This is what sets apart the greatest school governing bodies

27 May 2026

FEDSAS welcomes Basic Education Minister’s plan to help with provinces’ finances but calls for steps against incompetent officials

19 May 2026

Get rid of decision-makers, says FEDSAS after seven provincial education departments withhold money from public schools yet again

13 May 2026

FEDSAS gives Free State Education Department 24 hours to respond to information on plans to withhold money from public schools

Newsletters

KZN 04-2026 Key updates, planning and opportunities for...

09-2026 Four sets of draft regulations: Have your say

NW 04-2026 The voice of school communities

08-2026 This is the value of your FEDSAS membership in 2027

CfT 01-2026 Join FEDSAS at the Middle East's leading...

FS 08-2026 Navigating the 2027 Post Provisioning Process: Key...

WC 04-2026 The voice of school communities

LP 05-2026 Continued Withholding of Funds and...

NC 07-2026 Important Update: Verification and Approval of...

NC 06-2026 Important Update: NCDoE Circular on Pre-Grade...

The School compass

FEDSAS is introducing an innovative, all-in-one staff development solution for schools.

Latest TECHtalk e-Magazine

Latest RandMatters e-Magazine

Future-Fit Leadership Programme

Latest Documents

Equal Education v MEC Education, WC and Others (2026) (SCA)...

FEDSAS’ Comments on the Regulations on the...

Draft Regulations on the National Education...

FEDSAS Comments on Teacher Development Institutes...

FEDSAS Comments School Governing Body (SGB)...

FEDSAS Comments on Prohibition of Unauthorised...

Regulations on the Prohibition of the Payment of...

Latest Events

KZN Online: Finishing Strong (Afrikaans)

Eastern Cape: Finishing Strong (Afrikaans)

Eastern Cape: Finishing Strong (English)

Gqeberha Finance Summit in partnership with d6

Gqeberha AI Summit in partnership with d6

North West: Finishing Strong Training Session

Latest News

A school with over 600 pupils only exists on paper

Free State expands technical-school...

A child’s first 5 years set them up for life....

When do the 2026 matric exams begin?...

'Because their families or carers don’t know...

Industria tecnológica explora Patagonia...

Empresas de tecnologia olham para a Patagônia...

Beyond the badge: embedding “Hello, my name is”...

Engen Thorntree ZZ Convenience Centre supports...

Free State expands artisan training to boost...

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