Education
Global honour for innovative SA education projects
The collection showcases programmes in early learning, maths, youth tutoring and leadership.
News | 14 November 2026
Grade 3 learners at 115 schools average 23% in mathematics
National Education Collaboration Trust presented its findings on foundation phase literacy and numeracy
Brief | 11 November 2026
Xhosa book inspires young Middledrift learners
Nosipho Precious Gibe’s Ubomi Nguqulukubhode (Life has its ups and downs) teaches young people not to give up on their dreams
Brief | 6 November 2026
Forgotten Ellis Park tennis centre gets a new lease of life
The Joburg Tennis Grassroots Foundation offers free tennis sessions to children from primary schools in the area
Photo Essay | 6 November 2026
Butterworth children still taught in zinc shacks
James Nguza Junior Secondary School has 109 learners studying in overcrowded, leaking classrooms built as a temporary measure in 2009
Brief | 28 October 2026
Treasury allocates R1.6-billion to fight child stunting
The funds will support interventions for pregnant women and young children, but questions remain over how the money will be spent
News | 22 October 2026
Learners wait seven years for R39-million school
Second building contractor fired and Eyabantu Senior Secondary School remains unfinished
Brief | 22 October 2026
Some relief for Khayelitsha school. But sewage worries remain
Parents at Kuyasa primary want a permanent sewage fix
News | 19 October 2026
Western Cape schools to teach maths in isiXhosa from next year
Nearly 3,500 teachers trained in Bala Wande programme
Brief | 13 October 2026