Despite being told he might not live past 21, Muzikayise “Zito” Pooe has beaten the odds, thanks to the steadfast support of ...

Marlene MinopetrosTHE SISTER Schools Programme has been instrumental in keeping young people in school and on a path towards further education in Noupoort. The initiative supports learners, helps ...

A gap year doesn’t have to be a setback. Learn how South African matriculants can use this time to gain skills, explore ...

Small class sizes left some accounting teachers in South Africa unable to mark Grade 12 final exams, even with excellent ...

The matric year is exciting but stressful. From managing deadlines to prioritising mental wellbeing, here’s how students and parents can plan for success in 2026.

The B&M Mkhize Foundation and Humanitarian Aid International honoured the Class of 2025 at the eighth annual Thembisa Matric Awards, recognising outstanding learners, schools, teachers and parents.

South Africa loves a headline. A clean number. A “we did it” moment that fits into a sentence and survives a scroll. But education is not a headline. Education is a long walk, and the real story is ...

The announcement of the matric pass rate raised many eyebrows. Few experts predicted that the class of 2025 would improve on their predecessors’ 87.3%. You have to take your hat off to this class that ...

Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela briefing the media on 22 January about the plans of the Post School Education and Training (PSET) Sector for the 2026 academic year as well as the state of ...

Facing disappointing matric results or not having written the matric final examination can feel like a closed door. Yet, a powerful local narrative is gaining momentum: one brave decision to rewrite ...

Each January, matric results dominate headlines across South Africa, offering a snapshot of academic performance at the end of a long schooling journey. For many families, these numbers matter deeply, ...