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From schoolboy rugby to Italy Jason Hendricks takes his first international step

Join 16-year-old Jason Hendricks as he embarks on an unforgettable journey to Italy for the prestigious Danie Rossouw Rugby Tour, where he will not only sharpen his rugby skills but also explore the beauty of Italian culture.

Saturday Star
Verna van Diemen|Published

37 years later, his prom date saves his life

Shawn Moyer asked Elena Hershey to be his prom date in 1988. To his delight, she said yes. Then 37 years later, she would be the reason he received a life-saving kidney donation.

iOS World
The Washington Post|Published

LOOK: Potchefstroom Gimnasium's Grade 8 feet washing tradition warms Mzansi's heart

Discover the touching tradition at Potchefstroom Gimnasium, where Grade 12 learners wash the feet of Grade 8 students, inspired by the biblical act of humility and service.

News South Africa North West
Se-Anne Rall|Published

Top achievers Malwandla Baloyi and Sboniso Mathebula overcome major life obstacles to shine in 2024 Matric results

Malwandla Baloyi, living with brittle bone disease, and Sboniso Mathebula, raised by his aunt after losing his parents, both defied these major challenges to emerge as top performers in the Matric Class of 2024, demonstrating their resilience and determination despite their hardships.

News Education
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Matric Results: 'Highest pass rate in the history of our country' as class of 2024 scores 87. 3%

The announcement of the 2024 matric results comes after a strenuous battle between the Department of Education and the Information Regulator regarding the publishing of the 2024 matric results in newspapers

News Education
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Watch VideoBLOG | Highest pass rate ever as 87. 3% of 2024 Matric class pass

Follow IOL for updates on the release of the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) matric results by Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube on Monday.

News Education Matric
IOL Reporter|Published

Information Regulator warns DBE of non-compliance over Matric results publication

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube confirmed that the DBE will publish the results on January 14.

News Crime and Courts
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Gauteng education department progresses with 2025 school placements

Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane expressed satisfaction with the online placement system while addressing the challenges that remain.

News Education
Christopher Buda|Published

Bishops Diocesan College chairperson, Crispin Sonn, resigns with immediate effect

His resignation comes a month after he was forced to issue an apology for writing a pro-Palestine on his Facebook page.

News South Africa Western Cape
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

‘It must stop now’: Limpopo Education MEC condemns bullying after shocking bullying video goes viral

‘Bullying involves one or more people singling out deliberately and repeatedly hurting or harming physically or mentally another person or group of people,’ she added.

News Education
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Gauteng public schools owe close to R300 million to municipalities, DA demands accountability

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has voiced concerns over the revelations by Gauteng MEC of Education Matome Chiloane that public schools owe over R262 million to municipalities, which it said is affecting municipalities in providing services to residents.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

How teachers can manage teenagers disruptive behaviour in the classroom

Teachers have the delicate task of balancing ‘edutainment’ with deep learning through meaningful engagement with prescribed curriculum content.

News Education Schools
Sarene Kloren|Published

Limpopo schools hit by storms, but matric exams unaffected, confirms department

The Limpopo Department of Education is assessing storm-related damage across schools in the province and confirmed that matric exams remain undisrupted.

News Education Schools
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Limpopo temporarily bans food sales in and near schools amid rising food poisoning cases

Limpopo Department of Education has announced that will temporarily ban street vendors and spaza shops from food in and around schools starting from next week Monday, October 28, due to the rise alleged food poisoning incidents in across the province.

News South Africa Limpopo
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Close to 2,000 public schools in Gauteng lack classroom internet, DA urges faster internet rollout

The DA made the call after Chiloane revealed in a written reply to its questions in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature that so many schools were still in what it called the ‘digital wilderness’.

News Education Schools
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Matric Exams 2024: Political parties offer support and encouragement

The Class of 2024 has begun their National Senior Certificate exams, with political parties offering support and encouragement.

News Education
Christopher Buda|Published

‘Close them all and let them go’: Gayton McKenzie calls for closure of foreign-owned tuckshops and mass deportations amid food poisoning uproar

Following a spate of food poisoning related incidents allegedly linked to foreign-owned spaza shops, Gayton McKenzie is calling for deportation of undocumented foreign nationals.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

‘I am so nervous’: Mixed reactions from Matric Class of 2024 as they gear up for first exams

As the Matric Class of 2024 prepares to write their first examination on Monday, some learners have expressed huge excitement while others voiced nervousness.

News
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Despite severe weather warnings across Mzansi, DBE insists they are ready for 2024 matric exams

According to the Minister of Basic Education the 2024 NSC exams will go ahead as planned despite the extreme weather warnings for the country in the week ahead.

News Education Matric
Vernon Pillay|Published

Bishops Diocesan College alumni union not impressed with council chairperson Crispin Sonn’s pro-Palestine post on Facebook

The Bishops Diocesan College alumni body said that the pro-Palestine post by council chairperson Crispin Sonn caused immediate conflict within the Bishops community.

News South Africa Western Cape
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Bishops Diocesan College council chairperson, Crispin Sonn, apologises for pro-Palestine post on Facebook

The post which has since been deleted, left a bitter taste on the Bishops council which led Crispin Sonn to apologise for his actions.

News South Africa Western Cape
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Rising star, Desmond Koolen dominates at the South African Championships of Performing Arts with 27 medal haul

In September, Little Desi attended a Cheslin Kolbe Foundation event, where he exchanged a few slick moves with South African Springboks captain, Siya Kolisi.

Entertainment Celebrity News Local
Kamogelo Makhura|Published

Dr Nondwe Mtshatsha: A trailblazer at 64, earns Doctorate and champions youth empowerment

At an age when many consider retirement, Dr Mtshatsha has achieved a significant academic milestone, aiming to enhance the relevance of Consumer Studies in preparing students for the workforce.

News Education
Zikhona Sihlahla|Published

Future engineers: 10 Joburg learners awarded bursaries for engineering studies

Ten Joburg learners have been awarded bursaries to study any engineering-related course in South Africa, after graduating from the Next Engineers, a global college and career readiness programme.

News Education Schools
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Celebrated DJ launches his foundation

Oscar Mbo has launch his foundation to inspire, support, and encourage the youth in his community.

Entertainment Celebrity News Local
Cebolethu Shinga|Published