Education
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Oval North teacher wins provincial best educator award for 2026
Oval North Technical High School educator Athina Dennis has been named provincial winner of the National Best Educator Award for 2026.
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Schools hold the key to youth unemployment, UWC professor tells Parliament
Prof Rouaan Maarman told Parliament that youth unemployment begins in South Africa’s overcrowded classrooms, not the labour market, disadvantaging learners.
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Education minister visits Apex Primary School to promote reading
Western Cape schools take up the DEAR challenge for National Book Week as new education MEC Jaco Londt visits a primary school in Eerste River to mark the day.
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Appeal court upholds Western Cape’s collaboration schools model
The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed challenges to the Western Cape’s Collaboration Schools, allowing the province to continue the model.
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Hundreds of learners getting access to digital learning
Hundreds of Western Cape learners now have access to refurbished computer labs at two schools, thanks to a R1.7 million GrandWest Social Impact investment.
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Foundation plans community walk to highlight afterschool programmes
Advance Edukos Foundation will host a Lights On Afterschool community walk and celebration on 24 October to raise awareness of afterschool programmes.
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Girl child technovation workshop inspires Mitchells Plain learners
Girl Child Technovation workshop in Mitchells Plain urged investment in girls’ education, technology and protection from gender-based violence.
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Pandor, Hassim and Robinson among seven UWC honours with degrees
After receiving honorary doctorates from UWC, Dr Naledi Pandor, Advocate Adila Hassim and Mary Robinson discussed struggle, rights and education.
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Higher education minister intervenes as CPUT remains shut after violent protests
CPUT remains shut after violent protests, with R1.5m in damage as Minister Buti Manamela deploys a team to resolve student grievances.
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Western Cape gets new education and social development ministers
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has announced new provincial ministers of Education and Social Development, bringing fresh leadership to two key portfolios.
