How to tackle the issue of mother-tongue instruction in South African schools

In South Africa, mother-tongue instruction is maintained until the third year in most schools. The language of teaching and learning...

16 Sep

What is it like writing matric exams in a pandemic?

"It has been stressful yet somewhat exhilarating": Siyabonga Nhlapo, Head Boy at Curro Durbanville.

17 Sep

Why these university students were asked to tell their own stories in photos

There are three things that university lecturers and researchers can do to promote fairer participation: Use teaching and research...

16 Sep

South African universities need to know why students’ suicide risk is so high

Because of the link between mental health problems like depression and anxiety and thoughts of suicide, it’s important to promote student...

15 Sep

Well-trained and educated ECD teachers crucial to child development

Learners who don’t attend ECD centres and stay at home with parents or guardians lack the needed stimulation.

14 Sep 2020

'Matric medicine' and more top study hacks to get you through matric 2020

Sufficient sleep, supportive nutrition and being physically active every day too often fall by the wayside when study pressures mount.

14 Sep 2020

'Can a school stop a child from writing exams because of an incorrect hairstyle?': An expert advises

"Most of these disagreements recently have resolved in favour of the student".

11 Sep

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What is wildschooling and can it take off in post-pandemic South Africa?

Parent24 chats to Cape Town teacher Caryn Venter to find out more about the local wildschooling movement.

11 Sep

Not sure about homeschooling your child? These 7 tips by parents and pupils will help you decide

Local homeschooling parents and pupils share what has proven to be most helpful for them.

09 Sep

EC Department of Education on mother tongue pilot project for 2020 matric exams

“For the first time the council of Education ministers accepted the importance of acknowledging mother tongue bilingual education.”

09 Sep

Eastern Cape matrics to test writing exams in mother tongue

Matriculants will have to stick to their language choice throughout the examinations.

07 Sep

Matrics, don't settle on study choice before considering this crucial factor

"The question about the ability to continue delivering at the highest level has now become a crucial and non-negotiable one for future...

07 Sep

'Waiting to fail?': An open letter to grade R teachers and ECD practitioners

A child should not have to wait to fail before they are helped.

04 Sep 2020

The silence where ECD centres are concerned is very loud

“I have no idea if my business will recover. Right now, it is down to zero. I do not know if it will ever be sustainable again”

03 Sep

Are schools keeping your private information safe?

Dangerous risks are emerging as schools take this online leap and parents should be sure to ask important questions, such as: Is personal...

02 Sep

'Deeper than connectivity': Education specialist talks online learning and digital empowerment in SA

"An internet connection does not bridge the digital divide if schools do not have the requisite skills to operate and maintain digital...

01 Sep

Top 10 study tips to master matric exams, from an expert

Try each problem on your own first, no matter how inadequately, before consulting the solutions.

27 Aug

Academic expert talks literacy development amid Covid-19 and why Grade 4s are most at risk

"There is no time to cover all the language development skills that would have been covered," says Wits lecturer Dr Lindiwe Tshuma.

27 Aug