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Dr Donald Simon: from poverty to PhD success at Stellenbosch University
Dr Donald Simon’s remarkable journey from an impoverished township to earning a PhD in molecular biology at Stellenbosch University showcases the power of resilience, support, and academic dedication.
Public innovation at the forefront, researchers highlight need for digital transformation in KZN municipalities
This study examines the pressing conditions for public innovation within the local government municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, revealing both the enabling factors and the obstacles faced in achieving effective service delivery.
‘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.
Top 5 countries for South African students to study and work abroad
Discover the top destinations for South African learners to study abroad, featuring countries with student-friendly immigration policies and promising post-study work opportunities.
Ace your matric exams: Expert tips for time management, learning styles and well-being
Experimenting with different methods can help you discover what works best for you and make studying more effective and enjoyable to reach their full potential.
Interest in reading renewed at school spelling bee
A spelling bee event was held at a primary school to revive the love for reading among pupils.
Studyclix: A new study platform for matrics and their teachers to boost exam results
Studyclix seeks to seeks to lessen the challenges for education in South Africa through the application of new technologies.
Education expert recommends study plan in the five-month countdown to matric exams
Starting exam preparation right away is crucial. The approach will boost pupils' confidence, reduce their stress and help them perform their best to secure the grades needed for their future academic and career goals.
Tips on how you can help your child prepare for their exams
Exam time can be a stressful period for all children. Here’s how you can help your child prepare for their exams.
Your ultimate five-month guide to acing final Matric exams
Matric exams are essential because they determine your overall academic performance and can have a significant impact on your future educational and career opportunities. w
Students have access to unlimited number of courses from a library of 10 000 digital products
Students now have access to an unlimited number of courses from a library of 10,000 digital products, including eTextbooks, online learning platforms and study tools covering 675 courses.
Letter to the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga
I write to you as a very concerned citizen regarding the proposed opening of schools for the new academic year, upon which you have both discretion and directive as vested by the authority of your ministerialship. There can be no doubt that any nation's power lies with the wealth and strength of its educational system and the proper execution.
Examination leaks in the context of performativity in South Africa
This could be one of the reasons why learners, teachers, and parents resorted to unorthodox practices to ensure performativity, false academic standing, and a depicted fallacy of hard work. Examination leaks are common throughout the world, with seemingly no tangible strategies to address this challenge.
Is it time for Matric exams to go digital?
For the first time in South Africa’s history, the Department of Basic Education on Friday 4 December, 2020 took the extraordinary step of deciding that Mathematics Paper 2, as well as Physical Science Paper 2, be rewritten following the leaks. The Covid-19 pandemic has already put traditional ways of assessing learners to the test, but so has the leaking of two of the 2020 Grade 12 papers.
Mega-trend that will make or break SA education
Forget about emerging technology trends in the education space, like artificial intelligence and augmented reality in the classroom. That’s for a decade or two down the line. For South Africa in 2021, there’s only one real trend in town that warrants our attention. Back in 2011, the South African government published its National Development Plan (NDP), which aims to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality by 2030, using education as a cornerstone.
Can’t attend university? No problem! There are other ways to succeed
As thousands of matric learners across the country start writing their final exams, many are wondering what their next steps will be. After surviving one of the most challenging academic years in decades, matriculants will also be entering one of the toughest job markets of our time. The impact of Covid-19 on the economy has seen South Africa’s expanded unemployment rate rise to 42%.
Fund encourages corporates, donors and citizens to invest in the next generation
The COVID-19 pandemic caught the country, and the world, off guard and had a major impact on everyone, including non-profit early childhood development (ECD) programmes. The ECD sector is facing an abrupt loss of income and the livelihoods of ECD practitioners with skills, knowledge and experience in early learning is seriously under threat.
4 tips on how to keep social media savvy kids safe
The youth of today are more social media savvy than ever. They are able to navigate their way from their preferred pages to being exposed to what they shouldn’t be seeing. They tend to underestimate how easy it is to have their personal information accessed online. With the rapid use of the internet and social media, the possibility of potential harm that young people face increases daily.
4 useful coding apps for learners
The acceleration caused by the 4th industrial revolution, combined with unforeseen disruptions in schooling due to Covid-19, has emphasised the need for students to be more familiar with coding. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) explains coding as written instructions that a robot or computer programme can read and execute.
The matric countdown to exams has started
Thousands are set to write their matric exams this year. With about 20 days to go before the 2020 final examinations, learners need to start familiarising themselves with the exam scene. The final exams will be combined with the June exams because these were postponed due to lockdown. Exams will start on November 5 and end on December 15, and schools will reopen on January 25 next year.
Tech students conquer all odds to fulfil their dreams
Three young women have risen above difficult circumstances exacerbated by the Covid-19 lockdowns to keep up with demanding study schedules and remain an inspiring force for their families and friends. Glory Matshete (28) from Brits in the North West, Sibaxolise Mningiswa (20) from Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape and Maishibe Thobela (20) from Pretoria in Gauteng are united in one thing: a thirst to make their dreams come true, no matter what.
5 ways to celebrate your teacher
Teachers are amazing, patient people who sometimes go the extra mile by offering additional classes and attention to learners. Some may not see the beauty in the work they do due to lockdown and the associated social distancing regulations. That does not mean we should not thank them anyway. Some teachers have been powering through lockdown as if nothing has changed.
Mastering handwriting makes your child smarter
Results from previous studies indicate both children and adults absorb more and remember better when they've written by hand. Another recent study has indicated the same thing: by choosing to hand write, rather than use a keyboard, you obtain the best learning and recall. Professor Audrey van der Meer at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) argues that national guidelines should be instituted to make sure children need to be on the receiving end of some handwriting training.
How to get a second chance at obtaining your matric
It is understandable to feel defeated when you get unsatisfactory marks on your final matric certificate. However, it is important to know that it is not the end of the world as you know it. Instead, it gives you an opportunity to pursue the goals that you want. Receiving disappointing matric results is not the final stop for you.