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Lower Crossroads High School promotes Xhosa through spelling competition
In an effort to promote and preserve the Xhosa language, Lower Crossroads High School in Lower Crossroads held a Xhosa Spelling Competition on Friday 14 August.
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Desperate appeal for support: Young rugby player’s dream trip to Italy
The Gcayiya family seeks local support to raise R58,990 for 12-year-old Emmanuel’s rugby tour to Italy in December, highlighting the father’s challenges and emotional struggles.
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Crossroads teen crowned South African Chess Open 2026 Ladies’ Champion
Imkhitha Joya, a 15-year-old chess master, unexpectedly won the South African Chess Open 2026, inspiring others with her achievement.
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Matriculant of the Year | Competition builds self-awareness, boosts confidence
“The interviews helped me express my thoughts clearly. They pushed me out of my comfort zone and made me realise that I have far more potential than I thought.”
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No story too small as Schools Zone celebrates every achievement
From rural fields to city pitches, every school story matters. NovaNews Schools Zone ensures no achievement goes unnoticed nationwide.
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NovaNews launches Schools Zone on Youth Day
NovaNews is launching the Schools Zone, a dynamic digital home for school news, sport, achievement, and community stories across South Africa.
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SA Open Chess Championship returns to Cape Town in 2026
South Africa’s premier open chess tournament is set to return to Cape Town from 27 June to 5 July, when the South African Open Chess Championship takes centre stage at […]
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Matriculant of the Year | Competition cultivates leadership and opportunities
This competition, presented by the University of the Free State (UFS) and Novus Media, helps matric learners develop the qualities they need to succeed.
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Matriculant of the Year | Novus Media’s involvement a vote of confidence in SA youth
“The competition improved my self-confidence. It taught me to trust my abilities and to be proud of my achievements, hard work, and personality.”
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Matriculant of the Year | Enter to gain the opportunity of a lifetime
Matriculants from across the country who are leaders and achievers in academics, culture and sport, and who plan to study at the UFS next year, can enter.
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