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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South Africa is in the grip of a youth unemployment crisis, with around 60% of 18- to 24-year-olds jobless as of early 2025, according to Statistics South Africa (nearly double the national average). A skills mismatch compounds this, leaving tertiary graduates under- or unemployed due to lacking practical abilities like problem-solving and financial literacy. In
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South Africa’s matric pass rate may be climbing, but another trend within the education system paints a far more complicated picture. While the country celebrates improved results, mathematics is quietly disappearing from many learners’ subject choices. In 2025, South Africa recorded a historic 88% matric pass rate. But when the numbers are broken down, a
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Following the successful launch of Binance Junior in December 2025, Binance has introduced exciting new features aimed at making saving and learning about crypto even more engaging and accessible for families. Designed for kids and teens aged 6 to 17, Binance Junior already provides a secure, parent-controlled platform that encourages positive savings habits and financial
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The world into which your child will graduate is already taking shape – and it’s digital-first. As we begin a new year, parents have a powerful opportunity: to equip their children with the skills that will define future careers, confidence and adaptability. According to multiple industry and workforce reports, demand for digital and technology skills
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Space Ranger Fred, the children’s book series known for its humour-driven adventure stories, has announced an expanded vision aimed at helping children aged 6 to 12 to build confidence, curiosity and problem-solving skills through storytelling and real-world experience. The expansion positions Space Ranger Fred as a literacy-led learning platform that supports how children think and
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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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Across the country, schools are rethinking how they build teamwork, leadership and digital readiness among learners. Esports, or competitive gaming, has evolved from a casual pastime into a credible part of education, offering learners a space to collaborate, problem-solve and express themselves in a digital world. From Cape Town to Pretoria, high schools are integrating
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Technology is the quintessential modern dilemma: While we enthusiastically embrace the positive ways it has transformed our lives, both parents and educators share concerns about its influence on young people. We think nostalgically about our own childhoods, blissfully unencumbered by smartphones and social media, and wonder how we can protect young people from overwhelm. In
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