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Education
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UWC seminar to examine root causes and impact of gang violence
A one-day seminar, titled “Gangsterism and Social Dysfunction”, will take place on Wednesday 18 March from 08:30 to 17:00 at UWC’s School of Public Health.
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Holy Cross High School in Maitland calls for donations to feed learners
After recognising an increasing need for food security among some learners, staff at Holy Cross High School in Maitland launched a Sandwich Drive.
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Cape Town learners celebrate storytelling and literacy at Iziko Museum
About 200 learners from four primary schools across the city enjoyed a morning of fun and storytelling in celebration of World Read Aloud Day.
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To age with grace through seasons of change
Journalist shares moving reflection on interview with 100-year-old Fairways resident whose optimism and wisdom inspire gratitude for life.
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Maitland High School celebrates turnaround in matric pass rate improvement
Maitland High School ranked among the top five schools in the Western Cape showing the greatest improvement in matric pass rates between 2024 and 2025.
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Western Cape honours 2025 matric top achievers after record-breaking results
The Western Cape achieved its highest pass rate of 88,2% up from the record-breaking 86,6% in 2024. The province’s bachelor’s pass rate increased to 49,2%.
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100% matric pass rate puts Fish Hoek High among top schools
Fish Hoek High School achieves perfect 100% matric pass rate. Top achiever Leo Mostert earns 90.7% and UCT medical school acceptance.
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More than 100 000 Grade 1 learners start the school year across the Western Cape
Over 100 000 Grade 1 learners in the Western Cape started the beginning of their school year today.
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‘Hard Work Paid Off’: Western Cape matrics celebrate record NSC results
The Western Cape achieved its highest pass rate of 88,2% up from the record-breaking 86,6% in 2024.
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Thousands of unqualified ECD teachers disadvantage children, warns NPO
Cape Town nonprofit warns thousands of unqualified ECD teachers across South Africa leave children entering Grade R behind peers.