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Star pupil: Imani Ravhulani. Photo: Midstream College Ekurhuleni
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Top achievers buck national trend

Among them was Imani Ravhulani, who attained 10 distinctions

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
4 min read
GRADE 12

The ubuntu economy can help tackle South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis

Using an ubuntu-based approach, centring care, creativity and climate, the education system can be changed to better align with aspirations and market needs

  • Tebogo Moalusi
4 min read
Learn how to budget as soon as possible says financial coach Grace Do Carmo, and this will help you to avoid debt and financial stress.
ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET

Navigate your financial independence

Financial literacy can make a world of difference for school leavers

  • Jamaine Krige
7 min read
Dr Mmaki Jantjies, Group Executive of Innovation at Telkom and Adjunct Associate Professor at UWC.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AI

Future-proof your career: Advice for school leavers

Learn how technology impacts your sector, and how you can use it to advance your career

  • Jamaine Krige
3 min read
A ‘seismic shift’ in mindset is required by educators so that the curriculum can be repurposed and student learning journeys transformed to meet the needs of the 21st century, says Professor Kat Yassim.
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

Diversifying education pathways for ‘life’ success in adulthood

New solutions are necessary for a sustainable future

  • Professor Kat Yassim
5 min read
During a gap year students broaden their horizons by immersing themselves in different cultures and communities, which helps them to become true global citizens.
GAP YEAR

Find your direction, purpose and passion

Taking a gap year can pave the way for future success

  • Jamaine Krige
7 min read
Marissa Rollnick, Professor Emeritus at Wits, says Extended Curriculum Programmes provide additional support and resources and a more gradual transition, so that disadvantaged students can meet the rigorous academic demands of university education.
DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS

Bridging the gap between high school and university

Extended Curriculum Programmes create an equitable education landscape

  • Jamaine Krige
6 min read
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga. (Photo: Gallo Images/Papi Morake)
BACHELOR PASSES

‘You’ve done it!’

Record-breaking matric results: SA youth are overcoming adversity

  • Jamaine Krige
7 min read
EDUCATE PROGRAMME

Primestars Top Achievers: Championing the path to success for matric students

the eduCate programme demonstrates a minimum average of 15% improvement in participating learners’ results

  • Primestars
5 min read
Crawford International Pretoria celebrating unforgettable moments with the Class of 2023.
COVID

Resilience and innovation shine

Crawford International celebrates exceptional achievements of the Matric Class of 2023

  • Jamaine Krige
7 min read
Top achievers Kelly Prowse from Rustenburg Girls’ High School in the Western Cape and Husnaa Haffejee, who wishes to pursue a career in medicine. (Photos provided by Rustenburg Girls’ High School and al-Falaah College)
TOP ACHIEVERS

Top Achievers

Celebrating the overwhelming success of the ‘class of concern’

  • Special Reports
74 min read
Dr Lauren Martin, the Deputy Dean of Learning & Teaching at SACAP (The South African College of Applied Psychology)
TOP ACHIEVERS

Uncertainty after matric – Here’s how to forge ahead

SACAP offers a range of one-year, accredited Higher Certificate education programmes that are specifically designed to meet the needs of school leavers.

  • Special Reports
3 min read
The matric class of 2022 achieved a pass rate of 80.1%,. Photo: Supplied
DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION

Should we celebrate the 2022 matric pass rate?

One concern is the poor pass rate in maths and a growing number of learners drop to the easier subject of maths literacy.

  • Paul Esterhuizen
4 min read
Crawford matrics shine!
TOP ACHIEVERS

The Class of 2022 is simply inspiring!

Across the six South African Colleges and among 553 students, the Matrics of 2022 have achieved an impressive 1 430 distinctions

  • Special Reports
5 min read
Last week, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced that the matric class of 2022 achieved a national pass rate of 80.1% in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, a 3.7 percentage point improvement from 76.4% the previous year. Photo: Madelene Cronje
MATRIC

KwaZulu-Natal students among top matric achievers of 2022 despite load-shedding

Parliament’s portfolio committee on basic education has applauded last year’s high national pass rate, but called for strategies to stop cheating in exams

  • Mandisa Ndlovu
2 min read