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South Africa Marks 30 Years of Freedom Amidst Challenges: A Reflection on Inequality, Crime, and Poverty

By Trecia Makhubele 27 April 2024

South Africa is at a turning point as it marks thirty years of independence from the end of apartheid. Even though the milestone is celebrated, enduring issues like poverty, high…

Fees of 6 schools with 100% matric 2023 pass rate: Township school, St John’s College and more

By Vanessa Nakayange 22 January 2024

The matric 2023 results from schools in Johannesburg, Polokwane and other areas were outstanding as all their matriculants passed exams. St Johns, Rodean School, and a township school in Orange…

Matric 2023 results: Angie Motshekga unveils NSC 82% pass rate, Free State leads

By Vanessa Nakayange 18 January 2024

The official release of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exam results is on 19 January 2024, the ministerial announcement was on 18 January 2023. MTN sponsored the NSC celebrations and…

Grade 1 fever: Durban kid found after going missing on 1st day of school in South Africa

By Vanessa Nakayange 18 January 2024

A Durban first grader Lindokuhle Ntsethe went missing on 17 January 2023, leaving his mom distraught.The first day of school missing child in KwaZulu-Natal came to people's attention while other…

What to do if you failed Matric or unhappy with results? SA’s education system offers more than 4 options

By Trecia Makhubele 18 January 2024

The 2024 matric class finished the road to final exams, and some may need other avenues to earn that NSC exam. There are some options for anyone who has not…

4 Things that went wrong with 2023 Matric Finals: Mistakes in exam papers and 900 pupils allegedly cheat

By Vanessa Nakayange 16 January 2024

The release of the November 2023 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations in South Africa has been marred by several challenges. A look at the main things that went wrong, highlights…

Blade Nzimande NSFAS Scandal Escalates: DA Takes Action, Minister of Higher Education Denies All

By Vanessa Nakayange 9 January 2024

Dr Blade Nzimande, Higher Education Minister, has vehemently denied allegations of corruption linked to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) on X aka…

Curro School South Africa: Why parents keep talking about the fees

By Trecia Makhubele 2 January 2024

Curro is a popular school in South Africa, and parents were discussing the fees after the school communicated its rates for 2024 The South African private topped Twitter trends as…

Christmas get-together ideas for professionals tired from working all year

By Trecia Makhubele 23 December 2023

Christmas time with family or friends can end up as a day of chores, and the main event is usually a big dinner Exploring your city during the festive season…

Tyla, Thuso Mnedu and a Stellenbosch student's accents were all the rave.

Accent wars: Tyla, Thuso Mbedu and Stellenbosch University student prove South Africa and world’s obsession

By Trecia Makhubele 4 December 2023

The world is obsessed with accents. Tyla, a South African breakout star, has gotten attention for her Johannesburg-Durban cadence. Hollywood star Thuso Mbedu also got waves of opinions on her…