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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
BLOG | 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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
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.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Celebrated DJ launches his foundation
Oscar Mbo has launch his foundation to inspire, support, and encourage the youth in his community.