Education
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New donated school bags building learners’ self-esteem
A social impact programme positively affected over 7 000 learners, by providing new school bags and through that boosting pride, self-esteem,.
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Water research centre launched for Northern Cape’s arid region
The Sol Plaatje University and Water Research Commission launched the Arid Region Water Research Centre to address water challenges in arid areas.
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Northern Cape learner gets second place in international science competition
Cady de Koker, a Gr.11 learner of the Northern Cape High School in Kimberley, arrived home with a second place after presenting her research project at the recent Beijing Youth…
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Project depicts that playing, moving are keys to better learning
The community engagement project at Sol Plaatje University successfully combined fun and learning, featuring horseback rides and interactive games. This initiative promotes holistic child development, showcasing joy and achievement for…
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Right tools serve to empower learners
As part of a back-to-school initiative, over 1 000 Gr. 1 and Gr. 4 learners across six local primary schools in the Siyancuma Local Municipality received brand-new school bags and…
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Rugby programme hosted for girls at school
In a first for the Floors High School in Kimberley, the coaching team of the women’s rugby team of the Sol Plaatje University, alongside the Frances Baard Rugby Region, recently…
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Kamerkoor uit verre Noord-Kaap tree in Kaapstad op
Die eerste kamerkoor wat in Onseepkans in die verre Noord-Kaap begin is, tree in Mei aan die ATKV Suidoosterfees-koorkompetisie in Kaapstad op.
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Skole pak sportreeks met eerste wedstryde aan
Verskeie rugby-, netbal-, hokkie- en tennisspanne van die Hoërskool Diamantveld in KImberley, as die enigste deelnemende skool vanuit die Noord-Kaap, het aan die eerste wedstryde van vanjaar se Wesgrow Sentrale…
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Online safety: Even young children have digital footprints
The internet is a double-edged sword for children – while it offers endless learning opportunities, it also exposes them to risks such as cyberbullying, online predators and privacy violations.
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Press ‘delete’ on cyberbullying
Young people need to realise that, depending on the nature of the acts, cyberbullying and bullying are criminal offences and the perpetrator may be criminally charged.
