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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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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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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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Talle dubbeldore onder die nuwe graad 1’s wat by Gene Louw aantree
Die Laerskool Gene Louw in Durbanville het sy nuwe graad 1-leerders reeds Dinsdag 13 Januarie – ’n dag voor die skool amptelik geopen het – verwelkom om hulle ’n voorsmakie te gee van hul eerste skooljaar.
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WATCH | Thousands of learners miss first day of school
As parents proudly posted pictures on social media of their children going to school for the first time, thousands of others braved the elements from as early as 05:00 this morning to join the long queues outside education department district…
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Government reminds matrics that second chance exams are free
As nerves and excitement builds for the 2025 matric results release on Tuesday, 13 January, government has reminded candidates that the Second Chance Programme services are free.
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Back-to-school blues Strategies to help your child overcome school anxiety
Expert strategies help parents tackle children’s back-to-school anxiety with ten evidence-based approaches and relaxation techniques.
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Money-saving tips for parents: stationery on a budget
School is upon us and if this year’s stationery list has made you grey, here are some tips from this mom of seven, with five children at school, to save you some pennies next year.