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2026 matric exam timetable and preparation tips

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (411+ words) Updated Sept. 9, 2026, 3:11 p.m. | By Poelano Malema With the start of matric exams just weeks away, here are some tips to help learners get ready following the release of the 2026 examination timetable. There are only a few weeks left until the final…...

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Parents urged to verify independent school registration

21+ hour, 58+ min ago   (373+ words) Updated Sept. 13, 2026, 2:27 p.m. | By Nomfundo Twala Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile has urged parents to make sure independent schools are properly registered and accredited before enrolling their children. He warned that a school’s buildings, uniform or online presence does not guarantee…...

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Oslo bans smart glasses in schools

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (263+ words) Updated Sept. 10, 2026, 6:24 p.m. | By AFP Do you think smart glasses enhance children's productivity in school or impacts them negatively? Norway's capital Oslo said on Thursday, 10 September that it had banned smart glasses in schools, saying the move was aimed at preventing…...

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Girls worst hit by climate shocks on schools: Unicef

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (334+ words) Updated Sept. 10, 2026, 9:56 a.m. | By AFP Girls are at greater risk of dropping out of education when their schools are hit by heatwaves, storms or wildfires linked to climate change, the UN children's agency said on Thursday. Unicef analysis suggested that one…...

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Kenyan start-up makes robotic limbs to sign for deaf kids

5+ day, 45+ min ago   (418+ words) Updated Sept. 9, 2026, 11:39 a.m. | By AFP In a school for the deaf in Kenya, children signed their excitement as a team demonstrated how a robotic arm could revolutionise their studies. Roughly 300 000 children in the east African nation have a hearing impairment, according…...

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International Literacy Day: Tips to help your child develop a love for reading

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (700+ words) Updated Sept. 8, 2026, 4:07 p.m. | By Poelano Malema As the world marks International Literacy Day, here are five simple things parents and guardians can do at home to encourage children to develop a love for reading. Reading is one of the most important…...

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Over 20 North West schools affected by destructive winds

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (262+ words) Updated Sept. 7, 2026, 3:57 p.m. | By JacarandaFM Newswatch Destructive winds damaged roofs and destroyed mobile classrooms of over 20 schools between Friday and Saturday. The MEC for Education, Dr Desbo Mohono, expressed deep concern over the extensive damage caused by the strong winds. “We…...

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Gauteng school admissions expose growing pressure on classroom space

1+ week, 5+ hour ago   (350+ words) Updated Sept. 7, 2026, 7:20 a.m. | By Faith Modise Nearly 347,000 Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners have applied for placement in Gauteng public schools for the 2027 academic year, highlighting mounting pressure on the province's already stretched classroom capacity. The online admissions system closed on Friday. More…...

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SA principal cancels matric dance after students’ poor academic results

1+ week, 5+ hour ago   (340+ words) Updated Sept. 7, 2026, 7:01 a.m. | By Jacaranda FM North West school principal Sam Lupuwana recently informed students and parents about his decision to cancel his school’s matric farewell dance this year. According to News24, Lupuwana’s decision comes after matric students performed poorly academically at…...

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Woman electrician breaks barriers in male-dominated trade

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (699+ words) Updated Sept. 5, 2026, 8:53 a.m. | By Mmangaliso Khumalo Using her journey in electrical engineering to demonstrate that technical trades can provide meaningful pathways to professional growth and empowerment. Her story comes as the importance of artisan skills continues to feature prominently in discussions…...