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Blisters for Bread Walk at risk without R1.5 million sponsorship
To deliver the event and to ensure it remains accessible for the community, the Peninsula School Feeding Association requires R1.5 million.
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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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Historic 88% pass rate marks best-ever matric results for South Africa
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 […]
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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.
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Western Cape students shine at national mathematics awards
Western Cape students excelled at the South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) awards, with Moied Baleg and Ivy Williams winning prestigious gold medals for high school and primary categories, respectively. The province’s schools received top honors, reflecting outstanding math education. Notable…
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Overseas Teaching Opportunities: A Gateway to Global Career Growth
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 […]
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WC top matric achievers share proven study tips ahead of exams
The exam kicks off with 12 736 candidates writing the computer applications technology practical exam today.
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Camps Bay officers seize alcohol, arrest teens during matric party
Despite multiple warnings to avoid bringing alcohol, officers confiscated 799 units of alcohol during search operations.
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Cape Town beaches under police watch for matric valedictory parties
Police and law enforcement agencies are keeping a watchful eye on Clifton and Camps Bay beaches to ensure safety as valedictory celebrations kick off.