Education
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Matric pass rate obsession is hurting South Africa’s skills pipeline, warns Gwarube
Gwarube says matric pass rates must no longer define education quality, calling for greater focus on learner progression and key skills.
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Aurora deputy principal earns provincial teaching award recognition
Aurora Primary School’s deputy principal Tselane Ntetshe achieved first place in district and third in provincial National Teaching Awards.
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Herbst at the helm of Unitas
Unitas Secondary School, under new principal Johan Charles Herbst, focuses on community collaboration and holistic student development while honoring former principal André Marais.
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Railway safety campaign reaches Matjhabeng schools
Odendaalsrus and Hennenman SAPS, alongside partners, held a railway safety campaign, providing educational resources, sports tournaments, and promoting community engagement.
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Who is protecting SA’s future teachers against violence, fear?
From teaching practice to police station: Who is protecting South Africa’s future teachers?
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Matriculant of the Year | Competition builds self-awareness, boosts confidence
“The interviews helped me express my thoughts clearly. They pushed me out of my comfort zone and made me realise that I have far more potential than I thought.”
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All eyes on evening sky: Venus ‘meeting’ Jupiter will dazzle, no telescope needed
The planets Venus and Jupiter will over the next few days appear to move closer to each other and can be viewed 45 minutes after sunset.
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Matriculant of the Year | Competition cultivates leadership and opportunities
This competition, presented by the University of the Free State (UFS) and Novus Media, helps matric learners develop the qualities they need to succeed.
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Police partner with school to tackle youth crime and safety
Over 850 learners at Welkom High School participated in a school safety program on May 27, 2026, as part of Child Protection Week. The initiative, involving local police and wellness…
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Matriculant of the Year | Enter to gain the opportunity of a lifetime
Matriculants from across the country who are leaders and achievers in academics, culture and sport, and who plan to study at the UFS next year, can enter.
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