Grassroots handover tackles crisis where 8 in 10 learners can’t read for meaning Cape Town: As South Africa recognises National Literacy Month, the Western Cape has become the third province to receive multilingual, multicultural books through a Read with Wimpy and Ladles of Love literacy initiative, with 4000 brand-new storybooks now in the hands of young […]
For many matriculants currently writing prelims, the question of “What’s next?” looms large. While some already have their future mapped out, others are still deciding which path to follow. “Two options worth serious consideration, especially for female learners taking Mathematics as a matric subject, are quantity surveying and construction project management,” says Serisha Sirputh, director
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Grade 11 is far more than a standalone year; it’s a critical part of the Matric journey that lays the foundation for a smoother and more successful final year of school. Waiting until Grade 12 to get serious about your studies will limit opportunities and pile on pressure; but excelling in Grade 11 acts as
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Are we just “five minutes away” from a shift in the right direction? JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA: According to UNESCO, children in Africa who learn to read in a familiar language are 30% more likely to read with understanding before they start high school. This is significant for South Africa where, as revealed by the Progress in International Reading
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Children are naturally curious. Whether it’s watching a bug crawl across the floor, splashing in a puddle, or asking “why” countless times in an hour, their world is filled with questions. This curiosity is more than just a phase. It is the foundation of learning and confidence, and should form the starting point for learning
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Ozempic, known generically as semaglutide, was originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes by helping regulate blood sugar levels and improving insulin sensitivity. But it’s now gained global attention as a weight-loss solution, sparking widespread debate across medical communities and here at home in South Africa. According to Dr Steven Holt, a South African emergency
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As Grade 9 students prepare to select their subjects for Grade 10 and beyond, it is vital to take into account the critical link between these subject choices and their impact on a student’s Admission Point Score (APS). This key metric is used by universities to determine eligibility, and by making informed choices, parents and
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With the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) confirming that online admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 placements for 2026 have opened, support is available for parents who might be intimidated by the online process. Tieho Mokoena, principal at SPARK Turffontein, offers some suggestions and tips to guide parents and guardians through the process. “You
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In playgrounds, WhatsApp groups and school corridors across South Africa, bullying is leaving devastating emotional scars on children. Bullying, long dismissed as a “rite of passage,” is now an entrenched crisis, one that schools, families and government can no longer afford to ignore. An estimated 40% of school-going children in South Africa experience some form of bullying,
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South Africans are known for their resilience. Our ability to adapt, endure and keep moving forward, even when faced with load-shedding or water disruptions, makes us unique. But true financial resilience goes beyond grit. According to JJ van Wyk, financial adviser at Momentum Financial Planning, it starts with a well-considered backup plan. With the cost
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