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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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Historic 88% pass rate marks best-ever matric results for South Africa
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube announced a historic national pass rate of 88% for the 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations, marking the highest matric pass rate in South Africa’s history and representing […]
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Thousands of unqualified ECD teachers disadvantage children, warns NPO
Cape Town nonprofit warns thousands of unqualified ECD teachers across South Africa leave children entering Grade R behind peers.










