Education
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Schools hold the key to youth unemployment, UWC professor tells Parliament
Prof Rouaan Maarman told Parliament that youth unemployment begins in South Africa’s overcrowded classrooms, not the labour market, disadvantaging learners.
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Lwandle library closes for R14.8m renovation, patrons redirected to nearby towns
The Hector Peterson Memorial Library is closed for renovations until early next year, expanding its size and facilities significantly.
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Site C Library hosts first Book Talk to inspire young readers
The Moses Mabhida Public Library hosted its inaugural International Literacy Day event, promoting reading and connecting young authors with experienced publishers.
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Western Cape gets new education and social development ministers
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has announced new provincial ministers of Education and Social Development, bringing fresh leadership to two key portfolios.
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Cape Town turns out for Blisters for Bread charity walk
Foggy weather failed to deter thousands of participants who gathered at Green Point Common for the annual Blisters for Bread charity walk.
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Library programme equips Khayelitsha elders to tackle GBV and family burdens
Senior citizens in Khayelitsha participated in a Wise Programme at Moses Mabhida Library, aimed at empowerment and addressing issues like gender-based violence and caregiving burdens.
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Mitchells Plain learner strikes gold in Nasa space-engineering competition
Zayaan Abdurahman, a Mondale High learner who had never flown, helped Team SA win the International Space Settlement Design Competition at NASA.
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Nyanga CPF calls for joint probe after missing learner found in classroom
A Nyanga Community Policing Forum leader urges coordinated action among government departments following the discovery of a missing learner found in a classroom.
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Blisters for Bread walk nears as Cape Town gears up
With just 11 days to go, Cape Town’s Blisters for Bread Charity Family Fun Walk returns to raise funds for the Peninsula School Feeding Association.
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Khayelitsha’s COSAT named top-performing Quintile 3 school in South Africa
Cosat in Khayelitsha is recognized as the top Quintile 3 school nationally, excelling in maths and physics education.
