“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.”

From rural fields to city pitches, every school story matters. NovaNews Schools Zone ensures no achievement goes unnoticed nationwide.

NovaNews is launching the Schools Zone, a dynamic digital home for school news, sport, achievement, and community stories across South Africa.

This competition, presented by the University of the Free State (UFS) and Novus Media, helps matric learners develop the qualities they need to succeed.

“The competition improved my self-confidence. It taught me to trust my abilities and to be proud of my achievements, hard work, and personality.”

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.

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 […]

Standing at the crossroads of Grade 11 or matric, the question “What’s next?” can feel overwhelming. With countless career paths and study options ahead, making informed decisions has never been […]

Deoleen Stuurman, of Tjaart van der Walt Primary School, and Stefan Roberts of Framesby High, were the toast of the Eastern Province team.

The South African team ranked 38th in the International Mathematics Olympiad, achieving their best result in 25 years.