Education
-
Western Cape education department places over 26 000 learners in four weeks
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has placed 26 312 Grade R, 1 and 8 learners across the province since the beginning of January.
-
Strandfontein learner earns Top 40 Western Cape matric recognition
Strandfontein learner Faatimah Dollie earned Top 40 recognition at the Western Cape matric awards ceremony, fulfilling her grandmother’s prediction.
Source:
-
Western Cape honours 2025 matric top achievers after record-breaking results
The Western Cape achieved its highest pass rate of 88,2% up from the record-breaking 86,6% in 2024. The province’s bachelor’s pass rate increased to 49,2%.
Source:
-
Government warns students against bogus colleges
Government warns against unregistered colleges exploiting students. Students urged to verify college registration status before enrolling to avoid worthless qualifications.
-
School maintains top spot in Mitchells Plain matric results rivalry
Darul Arqam Islamic High School tops Mitchells Plain’s 2025 matric results with 100% pass rate. See which schools improved dramatically in rankings.
-
Government reminds matrics that second chance exams are free
As nerves and excitement builds for the 2025 matric results release on Tuesday, 13 January, government has reminded candidates that the Second Chance Programme services are free.
-
UWC scientists develop groundbreaking low-cost health screening test
UWC researchers develop breakthrough electrochemical sensor detecting cancer, tuberculosis and long COVID-19 at fraction of traditional costs, using nanotechnology for ultra-sensitive disease biomarker detection.
-
Back-to-school blues Strategies to help your child overcome school anxiety
Expert strategies help parents tackle children’s back-to-school anxiety with ten evidence-based approaches and relaxation techniques.
-
Money-saving tips for parents: stationery on a budget
School is upon us and if this year’s stationery list has made you grey, here are some tips from this mom of seven, with five children at school, to save…
-
R180 million N2 security wall planned by Cape Town to protect motorists
Cape Town confirms R180 million investment in N2 security wall after fatal attack on teacher. VF Plus welcomes plan but says action overdue.
Source:
