Education
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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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Learners gear up for inaugural life sciences challenge
The first Metro Interschools Life Sciences Challenge is on Saturday 18 April with 41 schools participatin at De Kuilen High School in Kuils River.
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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 education department places over 26 000 learners in four weeks
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has placed 26 312 Grade R, 1 and 8 learners across the province since the beginning of January.
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Strandfontein learner earns Top 40 Western Cape matric recognition
Strandfontein learner Faatimah Dollie earned Top 40 recognition at the Western Cape matric awards ceremony, fulfilling her grandmother’s prediction.
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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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School maintains top spot in Mitchells Plain matric results rivalry
Darul Arqam Islamic High School tops Mitchells Plain’s 2025 matric results with 100% pass rate. See which schools improved dramatically in rankings.
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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.
