There is a particular kind of love that catches you off guard: the love you feel the moment you become a parent. It is boundless and fierce, and it changes everything. It also makes the small things feel enormous: the first day of preschool, the moment you hand your child to someone else, the walk […]
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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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When it comes to investing, it isn’t always about numbers, graphs, markets and economics. At Foord Asset Management, it’s also about acorns, squirrels, woodpeckers, tortoises – and now monkeys. The third book in the Teach Your Child to Invest children’s book series, That’s just nuts, is a timely story about saving and investing. The book
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If schools are meant to prepare students for the real world, then they should reflect it as closely as possible. In today’s world, the question is no longer whether co-educational schools have value, but rather how effectively they prepare students for the realities of life beyond the classroom. Having spent my entire career in co-educational
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Education is rapidly transforming worldwide, and in the early childhood years there is a marked shift toward child-centred, joyful models over rigid academics. “The Reggio Emilia approach, particularly within the early years (infant, toddler, preschool and primary phases), is grounded in the belief that children are capable, curious and rich in potential. It promotes inclusive
During Stress Awareness Month, attention turns to a pressing issue in South Africa’s education system: Learners face unprecedented pressure, but often lack the means to cope. What was once a manageable academic journey has become a constant balancing act. Today’s learners must juggle schoolwork, social pressures, digital distractions and growing anxiety about the future –
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A love of reading doesn’t develop by chance. It is built early through everyday habits that shape how children experience books – not as work but as discovery, imagination and connection. And, these habits start at home. Tasleem Sather, education programme lead at SPARK Turffontein, explains that while educators play a critical role in shaping
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Choosing a school for your child will be one of the most complex and consequential decisions parents will ever make. When parents choose a school for their child, the decision is often shaped by immediate needs: convenience, reputation or results in the senior years. Yet, schooling is not a short-term transaction. It is one of
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The world of work is changing fast. Careers no longer sit neatly within a single industry, city or even country; they span disciplines, time zones, technologies and cultures. If education is to prepare learners for this reality, it must shift from a narrow focus on content delivery to building the foundational skills that future careers
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As the second term of 2026 kicks off, the real work of Matric begins in earnest. This is not a year where performance suddenly matters in September, but rather a full-year campaign – with the June exams the first major checkpoint that truly counts, an education expert says. “These mid-year exams cover the bulk of
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