KZN Education Department defies Cabinet order on early retirement, sparks union fury

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education’s decision to reject early retirement applications has triggered widespread outrage, as it goes against a national directive aimed at reducing salary costs.
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Finance MEC Rodgers tables budget, Education given biggest chunk

KwaZulu-Natal 2026/27 budget allocates R2.5B to Education, boosts Grade R teacher salaries, funds Teacher Assistants Programme, early retirement ...
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Economist says KZN must focus on health, education and infrastructure in R168bn provincial budget

KZN’s R168bn provincial budget prioritises health, education, and infrastructure, with experts urging disaster-ready and ...

KZN spends big on health, education in R168 billion budget plan

KZN Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has tabled a R168,2 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year focusing on fiscal recovery. The budget prioritises significant investments in health, education, ...
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KZN Tables R168.2bn Budget Focused on Fiscal Stability and Services

KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has presented a R168.2 billion provincial budget for the 2026/27 financial year, ...

KZN Premier urges youth to embrace education and entrepreneurship opportunities

Premier Thami Ntuli highlighted the government’s commitment to empowering young people through education and entrepreneurship funding.