Education
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Cape Town Junior Council elects new generation of youth leaders
Cape Town’s newly elected Junior City Council leaders have outlined plans to tackle youth issues and strengthen community engagement.
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Sponsored coding club sparks new interest in computer subjects
Rocklands High’s innovative coding club, is transforming students’ lives, boosting confidence and sparking IT career interest among learners.
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Councillor butts heads with City official over land application for Christel House
Subcouncil 17 opposes Christel House school’s Strandfontein land bid, citing lack of consultation and existing plans for the designated site.
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Ratepayers warn of sharp increases as City updates property valuations
New Cape Town property valuations could drive up municipal bills, with ratepayers warning that relief measures may not offset rising costs
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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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Government warns students against bogus colleges
Government warns against unregistered colleges exploiting students. Students urged to verify college registration status before enrolling to avoid worthless qualifications.
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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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UWC scientists develop groundbreaking low-cost health screening test
UWC researchers develop breakthrough electrochemical sensor detecting cancer, tuberculosis and long COVID-19 at fraction of traditional costs, using nanotechnology for ultra-sensitive disease biomarker detection.
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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…
