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Choosing the right university: Essential questions for prospective students

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As university application season heats up ahead of the 2027 academic year, prospective students face one of the most important decisions they will ever make, which will have an enormous impact on their life trajectory – the decision about which qualification and higher education institution will be the right fit for them. The choice can […]

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How Teen Accounts are helping shape safer online experiences for young people

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Attention is turning to the role young people play in shaping the country’s future, alongside growing conversations about their safety, wellbeing and development in digital spaces. In this context, Meta is advancing a broader approach to teen online safety, focused on creating more supportive, age-appropriate experiences across its platforms. The aim is to help foster

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Free guide helps adults support teens as they grow

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Hold My Hand has published a new free guide, Supporting Teen Identity Development: A Guide for Adults. Written in plain language, it helps parents, caregivers, teachers and mentors have insight into what teenagers are going through and how to support them through these years. The guide covers areas of adolescent development, from brain development and

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The one habit that separates SA’s top-performing learners from the rest

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As the final exam period approaches, Grade 11 to 12 learners across South Africa enter a high-stakes academic phase where their marks will begin to shape access to university programmes and bursary opportunities. At this level, strong performance comes from how learners structure time and revision schedules, as well as how they engage with their

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Mid-year enrolments are a lifeline for getting back on track

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For many young people who completed their Matric in 2025 and find themselves at home without a clear direction, or whose planned gap year has lost its appeal, the next few months offer the opportunity of a powerful turning point. With mid-year registrations now opening at leading private university campuses, there is a practical way

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Could emojis be masking teen suffering?

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A convergence of biological, societal and economic factors is placing South Africa’s adolescents at higher risk of suicide, yet many adults may not be in tune with the signs of mental health crises in today’s younger generation. Psychiatrist Dr Abongile Makuluma, who practises at Netcare Akeso Milnerton, unpacks the pressures young people are facing in

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When the school gates open, opportunity enters

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Now that the school year is well underway, there has been space to reflect on the quiet power of its beginning. The still-shiny polish of new shoes. The crisp feel of a new uniform. The flutter of nerves mixed with excitement as learners walk through the school gate – moments full of hope and possibility.

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The essential guide to first-year success: Top 5 rookie mistakes to avoid

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The real deal of university has started to hit as lectures ramp up and assignments pile on. With no one chasing them to class, students will now suddenly be fully in charge of their own time, money, meals and headspace. “That buzz from O Week – the tours, the icebreakers, the promises of epic varsity

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Matric class of 2026: The time to build for success is now

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With all the start-of-the-year activities, ceremonies and celebrations now out of the way, the serious business of the Matric Class of 2026’s journey toward their final exams has now arrived. This year can feel overwhelming, not just for students but for parents too, who often feel as though they are writing matric alongside their children.

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