Education
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Konsepregulasies verbied uitsluiting van swanger leerders, fokus op voortgesette onderwys
Konsepregulasies vir hantering van swangerskappe onder leerders is daarop gemik om uitsluiting van swanger leerders te voorkom, skorsing te verbied en voortgesette onderwys te verseker.
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Parents have until 17 May to submit late school applications for 2027
Western Cape parents who missed the WCED’s deadline still have until 17 May 2026 to submit late applications for Grade R, 1 and 8 places in 2027.
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Government proposal to reshape school history curriculum sparks debate over colonial-era content
A government proposal to overhaul South Africa’s school history curriculum has triggered fierce debate over which historical events should be taught, with critics warning that key colonial-period topics may be removed while supporters argue for a more African-centred narrative.
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World Autism Awareness Day: Call for focus to shift to children’s strengths and potential
On World Autism Awareness Day, observed today on 2 April, the call is being made to celebrate autistic children’s unique strengths.
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Competition growth signals trust that maths’ ability to open doors simply adds up
The South African Mathematics Foundation has recorded the highest-ever participation in the South African Mathematics Olympiad (Samo) in 2026.
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Western Cape vows 701 new teachers and 10 new schools in R35.1 billion education budget
The Western Cape Department of Education will receive R35.1 billion in the 2026/27 financial year, the largest departmental budget in the province.
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Nuwe televisiereeks wys leerders se innoverende idees
‘n Opwindende nuwe reeks begin eersdaags op kykNET waar leerders wys hoe hul inspirerende wetenskapprojekte werk. Die Univeriteit van die Vrystaat borg die reeks van agt episodes.
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UV-dosent ontketen herrie toe sy na studente as ape verwys
‘n Herrie het losgebars nadat ‘n lektor aan die Unviersiteit van die Vrystaat glo na studente in haar klas as “ape” verwys het.
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Audiologists volunteer to screen thousands of learners for hearing difficulties
Even mild hearing difficulties can affect a child’s ability to follow instructions, develop literacy skills, and engage confidently in the classroom.
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UWC law students claim national title, set for Washington DC showdown
The competition provides law students with practical experience, developing skills in legal research, writing, oral advocacy and teamwork.
