June 2026 Education Changes
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DBE Launches National WASH Implementation Guidelines for Schools (South Africa, June 2026)
The Department of Basic Education launched National Implementation Guidelines for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools. The guidelines give schools step-by-step direction on water, sanitation, hygiene, menstrual health, accountability and maintenance.
DHET Issues Final Transition Directive for Legacy Qualifications (South Africa, June 2026)
The Department of Higher Education and Training published a gazetted directive setting final transition rules for selected legacy qualifications, trades and regulatory unit standards. The directive fixes extension ranges, assigns reporting and oversight duties, and keeps existing learner achievements recognised.
DHET Amends OQSF Policy Reregistration Deadline (South Africa, June 2026)
The Department of Higher Education and Training amended the OQSF Policy to move the revision and reregistration deadline for existing occupational certificates to 2027. The amendment took effect on the gazette publication date.
DBE Confirms LSPID Grant Use for Class Assistants and Caregivers (South Africa, June 2026)
The Department of Basic Education confirmed that up to 3% of the LSPID Conditional Grant may be used for class assistants and caregivers supporting children with disabilities moving from special care centres into public schools. The update was discussed through the National Task Team on Placement of Out-of-School Children.
NSFAS Opens Refund Process for Former Beneficiaries Who Overpaid Study Loans (South Africa, June 2026)
NSFAS confirmed a renewed refund process for former beneficiaries who overpaid historical study loans. The process uses updated tracing information, official communication channels, verified banking details and payment validation.