Teens experiencing pregnancy loss while attending school need more support

Many young people are not supported enough around sexuality, sexual debut, for many this is also not one they feel they can have control...

30 Jun

'A cost SA cannot afford': Child mental health crisis at tipping point, shows report

"Choosing to ignore the mental healthcare needs of children and adolescents comes at a cost South Africa cannot afford to pay."

01 Jul

OPINION | 'The future is wild': Preparing your child for the 4th Industrial Revolution

"Skills for the Fourth Industrial Revolution are often not necessarily learnt at all schools. This is where support from parents is...

17 Jun

Grade R could be compulsory in 2023 - here's how to choose a good school

"The early years are exceptionally important, but learning should be play-based as far as possible".

09 Jun

A full year of fees? Dad penalised for removing child from school over bullying

Local dad of a bullied child is asked to pay a full year's tuition, regardless of giving proper notice. What can he do?

08 Jun

OPINION | Why the Stellenbosch University urination incident is a bittersweet moment for single moms

While I am not diminishing racism in this incident, surprisingly, my thoughts took a different perspective.

03 Jun

What to do if your child didn't get a place for Grade 8 next year

Fellow parents can help other parents by accepting or confirming placement offers as soon as possible because this will free up spaces...

01 Jun

Alarming stats on period poverty propelled local NPO to install sanitary towel machines in schools

The IAMFORHER foundation is on a mission to destigmatise menstruation, provide education and offer free sanitary products to schools and...

03 Jun

Local head boy wins third place at International Science and Engineering Fair

Curro Durbanville's head boy is rejoicing after winning a category award and $1 000 prize money at the Regeneron International Science...

27 May

Unpacking the symbiotic relationship between sport and education

"Sadly, we often think of sport and learning in opposition to one another and that if you are good at one, you don't need the other."

19 May

No, you don't have to pay a new school registration fee every year

On top of school fees, the costs can be crippling for many families.

12 Feb 2021

OPINION | 'I don't think this is an isolated stupid act - It comes from somewhere'

Vanessa Raphaely, founder of The Village parenting community, shares her thoughts on the incident where a Stellenbosch University student...

17 May

'An unskilled tutor could do more harm than good': The pro's and pitfalls of tutoring

With mid-year exams soon upon us, parents of struggling and strong learners alike turn to tutors by the droves to improve their...

04 May

A little-known cause for language difficulties in childhood - unpacking auditory processing disorder

"When there is a breakdown in... subtle difficulties understanding speech in a noisy environment, identifying differences between sounds,...

22 Apr

Teaching English abroad offers an opportunity to see the world

The lockdown is finally over. For South African passport holders looking to spread their wings or seek better employment opportunities...

13 Apr

Teacher-pupil relationship: What are the legal parameters?

Nowadays, it is not uncommon to see videos on social media where teachers are being abused, ridiculed, and embarrassed by learners. Here...

12 Apr

Why the no-fee school policy in South Africa demands a serious review

Poor schools do not have the capacity to raise money for basic needs.

11 Apr

'A weight off my shoulders': Local teen accepted to three Ivy League universities

Eli Osei, has joined the likes of Sazi Bongwe and many others who made it to the Ivy League Universities. Read his impressive story and...

08 Apr