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The silent struggles of children: A call for action in our schools
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (471+ words) Triston Fortune, deputy president of the Children's Parliament, highlights the urgent crisis of bullying, mental health issues, and suicide among students in South African schools, calling for immediate action to protect the future of our children. Triston Fortune, deputy president…...
Kronendal Primary School bursts with creativity on World Book Day
2+ week, 5+ day ago (282+ words) Classes dressed up in their favourite characters from their favourote books. Kronendal Primary School was transformed into a world of imagination and adventure as pupils and teachers celebrated World Book Day in colourful style on Wednesday, April 23. Pupils arrived dressed…...
Sweet generosity: Llandudno primary spreads easter cheer
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (231+ words) Pictured from left, Alexander Molteno, Danielle Taylor Grade 7 head prefect, Connor De Allende, Grade 7, deputy head prefect, Debri-Lee de Jager, Principal of Sentinel Primary School. Pupils at Llandudno Primary School collected a total of 3 340 Easter eggs as part of a…...
Business leaders unite to tackle youth unemployment
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (372+ words) Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, in partnership with the Western Cape's Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT), hosted the SA Youth Employer Breakfast at Makers Landing in Cape Town, with over 130 leaders and employers present. As South Africa prepares to…...
Turning pages, building futures: Reading competition inspires at Sentinel Primary
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (314+ words) Some of the Sentinel Primary School pupils who participated in the reading competition. Sentinel Primary School was buzzing with energy as pupils immersed themselves in a school-wide reading competition that kicked off on 21 January and wrapped up on Tuesday, March…...
South Africa's youth unemployment crisis: A lifeline through entrepreneurship training
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (509+ words) Youth from Hangberg and Imizamo Yethu participated in a Business Management Training Programme last month. A Hout Bay non-profit organisation is working to equip young people with the skills needed to start their own businesses and create sustainable livelihoods. The…...
Kronendal Primary School celebrates 125 years of educational excellence
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (590+ words) Kronendal Primary School, the oldest school in Hout Bay, celebrates its 125th anniversary. For 125 years, Kronendal Primary School has stood in the heart of Hout Bay valley, weathering decades of change while shaping generations of young minds. This year, the school…...
Llandudno Primary celebrates World Read Aloud Day with engaging inter-year storytelling
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (217+ words) Danielle Taylor, in Grade 7, reads to Zaahir Botto in Grade 3. Classrooms and outdoor spaces at Llandudno Primary School were filled with the sound of shared stories as pupils marked World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) this week. The school celebrated the…...
Llandudno Primary School's Sandwich Day: A lesson in generosity and community
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (326+ words) Llandudno Primary School Grade 4 pupils from left are Timothy Biggs, Ariah Dreyer, Carter De Klerk and Mpilo Ndlondlo after completing their sandwiches for Sandwich Day. A feeding programme at Llandudno Primary School continues to make an impact beyond its classrooms…...
Silikamva High shine in 2025 matirc results
4+ mon, 23+ hour ago (646+ words) Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube announce the record-breaking national pass rate of 88% for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams. The Western Cape recorded its highest-ever matric pass rate for the Class of 2025, achieving an impressive 88. 2%, improving on last year's…...