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Community urged to back Hazeldene learner’s African chess dream
Crossroads Chess Club in Crossroads is appealing for financial support to help Hazeldene Primary School learner from Mitchells Plain, Nizibone Xabadiya attend the 2026 African Schools Individual Chess Championship
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Jong kunstenaars skilder hul pad na sukses
Jong kunstenaars vertolk Afrikaanse musiek deur kuns, met Eva Daniels as hoërskoolwenner en Luzaan van der Westhuizen as laerskoolwenner.
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Free WhatsApp tutor tackles the 9pm homework struggle for South African families
For many South African parents, the hardest part of the school day comes long after the final bell, at the kitchen table, at 9pm, in front of a maths problem nobody in the house can solve.
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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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