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Education
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Parents learn the power of routine at Step Ahead’s first workshop of the year
Step Ahead Educare’s Parent Empowerment Programme launched year with an inspiring workshop on consistency and routine in Kuils River.
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UWC study warns of false baby food marketing, breast still best
UWC research reveals widespread baby food labelling violations in SA supermarkets, with false marketing undermining breastfeeding promotion efforts.
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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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Book characters let out into the wild during Read Aloud Day
Cape Town libraries, schools celebrate World Read Aloud Day 2026 with events featuring mayor, authors, and interactive storytelling.
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Strategic interventions led to Kuils River Technical High School’s improved matric pass rate
Acting Principal Faldilah Koning attributed the improvement to strategic interventions implemented over recent years, particularly focusing on Grade 12 learner support in preparation for the NSC examinations.
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Young artists apply now for City’s Emerging Artists Programme
Young aspiring artists have an opportunity to gain exposure and experience through the City of Cape Town’s Emerging Artist Programme, with applications now open for 2026.
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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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Top matric LSEN achiever honoured by Subcouncil in Kuils River
Takunda Muchuweni, former Jan Kriel School learner who achieved seven distinctions in the 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations, was honoured in the council chambers in Kuils River on Wednesday 21 January.
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Checkers and Edu Invest launch R5 Back-to-School stationery drive for Cape Town learners
Edu Invest and Checkers launch Act for Change campaign, enabling Western Cape shoppers to donate from R5 for learners’ stationery needs.
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Reddam House Durbanville celebrates Cambridge International AS Level distinctions
Reddam House Durbanville is once again celebrating excellent Cambridge International AS and A Level results.