'Embrace the abnormal': Great advice for matrics going back to school

Now you are expected to go back to school, and in a few months from now write your Matric Finals and then pretend it is all okay, that it...

29 Jun

The Lost Year: Is the matric Class of 2020 ok? Not really

...for most of us 2020 has been a year of profound loss, uncertainty, and change.

26 Jun

Get a second chance at matric through distance education, here's how

"You can always go back through a distance education provider... and redo one or all of your subjects to improve your marks and get the...

24 Jan

Short back and sides, no afros please: SA schools still cling to traditional rules in 2020

What are the hair rules and regulations for schools across South Africa? Well, some are more progressive in letting boys grow out their...

16 Jan 2019

You can buy a forged matric certificate for R 2 500, but it's not worth the real cost

The Department of Basic Education has again warned the public not to purchase fake matric certificates from people selling them on social...

16 Jan

Highlights of matric 2019: Everything you need to know

From the top student of 2019 to the province with the best matric results, here are your crib notes.

15 Jan

Christel House students achieve top results for matric examinations

Christel House South Africa (Christel House SA), a non-profit school that serves students from severely impoverished communities in Cape...

15 Jan

'Just be present, hold, comfort, listen': How to cope with disappointing exam results

"We wish to congratulate in particular learners who passed against the odds of poverty, suffering and at times going to class with an...

09 Jan

PICS: Class of 2019 celebrate their success

The matric results are out and students are celebrating

09 Jan

FEEL GOOD | How a tiny rural village came together to build a top Cape high school

The story behind the Jakes Gerwel Technical School is a heartwarming one. It is a story about ubuntu; a reflection of what happens when...

16 Oct 2019

St. Benedict's celebrates their 45th consecutive year of a 100% pass rate

This year marks the 45th consecutive year St Benedict’s College has achieved a 100% pass rate.

09 Jan

Why sexting must be on the school curriculum

As parents, and teachers, we need to do more to ensure our children receive the information they need to avoid digital dilemmas and risks.

21 May 2018

Exams 2019: How to study Maths and Sciences

"Most learners stick to a one-size-fits-all approach without understanding that different subjects require different approaches to...

15 Oct 2019

'Every girl is capable of being great' - This local NGO prepares girls for success after school

"There are so many people out there looking for work. They have many more opportunities than a girl from a disadvantaged area." Great...

15h ago

Grade 9, the new matric? The good, the bad and the ugly

Angie Motshekga has unveiled a plan to let learners leave school at Grade 9 with a General Education Certificate.

14h ago

These organisations help matric students attend their dance with dignity

These organisations help make the dream of attending a matric dance possible for every child in South Africa.

12 Sep 2019

Math whizz winner at International Maths Olympiad third year in a row

Adri Wessels is putting South Africa on the map with his amazing aptitude for mathematics.

07 Aug 2019

Pearson may be scrapping physical textbooks in favour of e-books but SA is ready for the change

"Over half our annual revenues come from digital sales, so we've decided a little bit like in other industries like newspapers or music...

23 Jul 2019