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Young children launch real businesses in free Virtual Entrepreneurship Challenge

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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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Dividing futures: The real cost of dropping maths

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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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Binance Junior enhanced with new features to boost family crypto savings and learning

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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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Why 2026 is the year to invest in your child’s digital future

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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 expands its story-driven learning programme

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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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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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From classroom to console: Why South African schools are embracing esports

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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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Why strengthening self-management skills will help students thrive

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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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Strong academic foundations: The future starts in the early years

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As South Africa grapples with persistent challenges in early childhood development (ECD), the conversation must move beyond access alone to impact, because the country’s future is being shaped long before children start school. The ECD stage, spanning from birth to 5 years old and extending into Grade R, is more than just playtime; it’s the

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Why money lessons may be the most important subject your child will ever learn

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As schools reopen across South Africa, millions of learners are heading back to the classroom at a time when household budgets are financially strained. Rising living costs, stretched incomes and economic uncertainty have made one thing clear: Understanding how money works is not a ‘nice to have’ life skill – it’s essential. “Financial literacy is

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