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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.
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Prof Brian Figaji takes helm as new CPUT chancellor: commits to ethical leadership and active engagement
CAPE TOWN — Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) has welcomed Prof Brian Figaji as its new Chancellor, with the academic leader pledging to break traditional patterns of distant leadership […]
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Hoërskool DF Malan wen Afrikaans 100 Nasionale Skolekompetisie
Hoërskool DF Malan wen R50 000 as algehele nasionale kampioen van Afrikaans 100 Skolekompetisie. Die skool se kreatiewe projekte het debate, boekklubs, gedenk-tuine en meer ingesluit om Afrikaans se eeufees te vier.
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Local partnership boosts medical training at CPUT
SCP Radiology donates two ultrasound machines to CPUT’s Medical Imaging department, helping address South Africa’s sonographer shortage through enhanced student training opportunities.
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SA’s spelling champions battle for national honours at Sun City
SA’s brightest spellers compete 11 Dec at Sun City. Winners represent the country at continental finals in Zimbabwe. All 12 languages tested.