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Education
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Ardagh and WCED launch seven-year STEM programme for Western Cape schools
Ardagh Glass and the WCED have partnered on a seven-year STEM programme for schools in Bellville, Athlone and Strand, starting in 2027.
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Finally, Irista Primary in Sarepta, Kuils River has its own hall
After 44 years without a hall, Irista Primary in Sarepta opened a R11.6-million facility built in partnership with the Archway Foundation and the WCED.
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Soneike High makes history at national youth citizens championship
Soneike High School’s YCAP team made history at the national championships, winning the Creative Culture for Good category and placing 3rd overall.
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UWC’s Africa Hub urges rethink of human rights defence amid growing pressure
UWC’s Africa Hub brought 26 human rights defenders from 17 African countries together to rethink defence amid growing political, economic and digital pressures.
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Learner transport resumes today after SANSBOC-WC commits to end suspension
Learner transport in the Western Cape will resume today after SANSBOC-WC agreed to end the suspension that affected 21 934 learners on the first day of term.
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From stage dreams to UWC chemistry professor: a Khayelitsha scientist’s journey
A Khayelitsha schoolgirl who dreamed of the stage is now a chemistry professor at UWC, crediting community support for her remarkable journey.
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Study shows Khoe-San ancestry runs deep in coloured bloodlines
A DNA study of 997 Coloured South Africans confirms Khoe-San ancestry as the dominant genetic thread, rising from 40% near Cape Town to 80% in the Kalahari.
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UWC professor: Why do African entrepreneurs fail despite leading in start-ups?
Professor Robertson Tengeh used his UWC inaugural lecture to call for entrepreneurship support grounded in African realities rather than Western templates.
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Mathematics teacher reflects on being named the Western Cape’s best
Andhika Mahabeer, a mathematics teacher, reflects on her award as an emotional recognition of her work and the support she received.