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STEM EDUCATION

Levelling the STEM Playing Field: Two New Science Teaching and Learning Centres Open in Cape Town

Two new Science Teaching and Learning Centres have opened at John Pama Primary in Nyanga and Heinz Park Primary in Philippi, boosting STEM education and teacher training across…

  • Skatt
6 min read
ENERGY INNOVATION

Dr Jairus Jerry Lesibana Lamola

With a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Johannesburg, Dr Jairus Jerry Lesibana Lamola is helping shape the technologies that could define the future of energy. As…

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STEM EDUCATION

Anele Nkabinde

At just 21, Anele Nkabinde is already helping inspire the next generation of engineers. As secretary and South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) STAR…

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WOMEN IN TECH

We Cannot Build South Africa's Digital Future On Half A Workforce

South Africa's ambitious R50 billion digital infrastructure drive faces a critical challenge: a significant gender gap in STEM and ICT. With only 13% of STEM graduates being…

  • Mmathebe Zvobwo: Director of Market Development for South Africa at Truecaller
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EARNING ROBOTICS: :Xoliswa Mahlangu, head of digital learning and technology at Sifiso EdTech (left) and Shoprite Foundation director Maude Modise, watching pupils at Siyifunile Secondary School in Mpumalanga learning robotics. Picture: Supplied
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE EDUCATION

Robotics lab launched in Mpumalanga school to boost digital skills in rural classrooms

The Shoprite Foundation and the Development Bank of Southern Africa have jointly funded a robotics laboratory in Dullstroom to expand access to coding and digital education for…

  • Brian Sokutu
6 min read
Concerned: As top students celebrated their matric results this week, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube, below, highlighted structural challenges facing the system. Photo: Department of Basic Education
BASIC EDUCATION

Stagnating matric maths pass rate a sobering reality

The declining rate reflects deep-rooted challenges that begin in the early school grades

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
8 min read
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
ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE NPC

Advancing Knowledge NPC preparing STEM Education for the 4th Industrial Revolution

Advancing Knowledge Non-Profit Company (AK NPC) expanded its training of natural sciences teachers to the Overberg Education District. On Friday 14 February 2025 (valentine’s day…

  • SKATT
5 min read
Mandisa Mathobela, Partnerships Manager, UNICEF South Africa; Hana Yoshimoto, Chief of Education, UNICEF South Africa; Seliki Tlhabane, Chief Director, Department of Education; Irfan Akhtar, Deputy Representative, UNICEF South Africa; ; Tebogo Ramagoshi, Head, Corporate Responsibility, BMW Group South Africa; Mbasa Kepe, Head of Government and External Affairs, BMW Group South Africa; and Sudeshan Reddy, Communications Specialist, UNICEF South Africa.
BMW

UNICEF and BMW Group partner up to bridge the STEM gap

Educating young people for tomorrow requires teaching them new skill sets

  • Jamaine Krige
7 min read
ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE NON PROFIT COMPANY

Advancing Knowledge NPC’s inquiry-based science education training for InterSen (grades 4-7) Natural Science teachers

The first step is walking teachers through the inquiry-based approach to teaching science and improving their pedagogic skills and content knowledge

  • Professor Shaheed Hartley
7 min read