Education
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Matriculant of the Year | Competition builds self-awareness, boosts confidence
“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.”
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BankSETA offers bursaries in honour of Youth Day 50th anniversary
BankSETA marks Youth Day’s 50th anniversary by offering bursaries in IT, commerce, and finance. Apply via your university’s financial aid office.
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Public speaking competition showcases young water stewards in Welkom
The Free State DWS hosted a public speaking competition in Welkom, highlighting student solutions for water and sanitation challenges.
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Eight-year-old gymnast from Lotus River shines on path to national success
Eight-year-old Saarah Bosch from Lotus River – gymnastics.
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Three SA learners show their smarts in Turkey to earn silver and gold
“The best thing you can do as a hopeful young scientist is to be yourself. Your unique perspective, interests and ideas allow you to make meaningful contributions.”
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All eyes on evening sky: Venus ‘meeting’ Jupiter will dazzle, no telescope needed
The planets Venus and Jupiter will over the next few days appear to move closer to each other and can be viewed 45 minutes after sunset.
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Welkom school closed following community protest
Western Holdings Primary School in Welkom was closed on June 1 due to protests over inadequate learning conditions, including temporary structures that leak and safety hazards. Parents demand action from…
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Matriculant of the Year | Competition cultivates leadership and opportunities
This competition, presented by the University of the Free State (UFS) and Novus Media, helps matric learners develop the qualities they need to succeed.
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62 children removed from illegal schools in Durbanville police operation
Sixty-two children were removed from illegal schools in Fisantekraal as Durbanville police arrested three educators in a joint crackdown.
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FS premier welcomes findings by SIU into flawed FS bursary programme
The Free State Premier welcomed the investigation by the Special Investigating Unit into the flawed bursary programme from 2017/18.
