Choosing school subjects is one of the first major decisions pupils make about their future, but education expert Brad Latilla-Campbell says marks and perceived prestige should not be the only factors considered. Latilla-Campbell, country…
A new generation of skilled professionals are being equipped to help SA make smarter decisions about infrastructure, service delivery and community development through Spatial Intelligence Data Science (Sids). NTG Solutions, in…
Pupils in KuGompo are in for a powerful and immersive educational experience as the Sonwa Sakuba Institute for the Performing Arts (SSIPA) launches its much-anticipated Funda Festival this May. The festival kicked-off at the Alexander…
There is a quiet sense of pride reverberating through the corridors of Merrifield College as the school celebrates the remarkable academic journey of alumna Jody Harvey. Now a rising star at Stellenbosch University, Harvey recently…
Stirling High School’s Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD) matric class of 2025 have drawn their way onto the national stage, clinching eighth place in SA and cementing the East London school’s reputation as a powerhouse in one of the…
Humility, eloquence, and a quiet determination has defined Michael-Callum Scott’s high school years, earning him several awards, among them Cambridge High 2025 dux award. Scott capped off a remarkable academic journey filled with passion,…
Dezne Hannival, 15, scored straight As in all nine of her grade 9 subjects. The Hudson Park High pupil credits her success in maths and science to her loving friends. But it took work, life balance, and determination to get there. She…
“For me, the dux award is proof that consistent effort, late nights and many tears were all worth it. While it’s my name on the trophy, I see it as a shared achievement for my parents, siblings, friends and teachers.” So said Danel…
At the end of July, the 2025 Datatec Kutlwanong Promaths Awards honoured top-performing pupils from Mdantsane for their exceptional achievements in mathematics and physical science. For the past two decades, this pioneering NGO has helped…
Five young mathematicians from Selborne Primary School are through to the finals of the Wits National Mathematics Challenge on September 10. Mnombo Stofile, Benjamin Bisschoff, Aaron George, Muhammad Hussain Ghia and Aiden Daniel, secured…
MELISSA DAVIDS Every child learns differently, yet traditional classrooms often follow a one-size-fits-all approach due to time constraints and curriculum demands. While teachers do their best, they may not always be able to cater to…
TANDO NKUNGWANA With 60% of first-year tertiary students dropping out — including many from East London — youth unemployment continues to rise, but local NGO, bumb’INGOMSO, is working with students in the city to change that. Researchers…
Demi Knott has been named Buffalo City’s top pupil for 2024 after achieving an impressive 93.5% average in her matric exams. Knott’s achievement highlights her dedication and hard work throughout her academic journey, setting a high bar…
Nearly 4,000 East London tertiary students and their families, now under SIU (Special Investigating Unit) investigation for irregularly receiving NSFAS funds between 2016 and 2022, claim desperation drove them to accept the aid, citing a…
Pefferville Primary School celebrated its 50th anniversary in October — a huge milestone for the school which serves children from under resourced communities. The school has survived riots, vandalism and other adversities through the…
KAZIMLA MFIKILI Shaping tomorrow’s mathematical minds is the mission for the Izibalo non-government organisation, a local extra tuition programme that aims to help more Buffalo City pupils matriculate with pure maths as a subject,…
In a remarkable display of dedication and resilience, pupils benefiting from an established mathematics and physical sciences programme in Mdantsane township near East London overcame years of pandemic-induced disruption to pass matric…
ANELISA GUSHA For more than a decade, Ulwazi High School has maintained a 100% matric pass rate, and the school is determined to continue this in 2024. The grade 12 pupils have returned to their classrooms early to ensure they achieve the…
