By KOPANO MONAHENG With the world changing rapidly, people often expect something in return when they help others. But Tsietsi Ngobese is different, choosing to give back despite the tough economic challenges facing the country. The young man from Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, has dedicated himself to empowering young people through education. Tsietsi Ngobese, founder of WeSolve4x…
By KOPANO MONAHENG Heavy eyelids, tired faces and early-morning exhaustion filled the classrooms as Grade 5 pupils gathered at Nigel Primary School on Saturday, 10 October, ready to put their mathematical skills to the test. Despite the fatigue, the young contestants were there for one reason: to compete for top honours in this year’s maths…
Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, will this morning alongside Deputy Minister for Basic Education, Dr Reginah Mhaule lead the official National Senior Certificate (NSC) Pledge Signing Ceremony at Riverside High School in Three Rivers, Vereeniging starting at 08h30. This significant event precedes the start of the 2026 NSC Examinations,…
By THABO MOTLHABI PASSING to the next grade is every parent’s wish, but academic success requires more than classroom lessons. For learners to thrive, they also need opportunities to build confidence, improve their vocabulary and develop their skills beyond the classroom. Lesedi La Batsha After School hosted Spelling Bee Competition on 3 October at the…
Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, is dismayed and mourns the tragic death of two learners who were reportedly shot and killed in Alexandra on the evening of Monday, 5 October. The deceased were a Grade 12 learner from Minerva Secondary School and a 17-year-old Grade 9 learner from Alexandra…
By KOPANO MONAHENG FOR many young learners, mathematics can be a source of anxiety and self-doubt, but the WeSolve4x Maths Competition is looking to change that by giving Grade 4 to 7 pupils a platform to build confidence, sharpen their problem-solving skills and discover their potential.With the first round scheduled for 10 October, pupils are…
By KOPANO MONAHENGParents need to include education costs in their long-term financial plans to ensure they can afford their children’s education, even when unexpected financial problems arise. Samukelo Zwane, Product Head for Wealth and Investments at FNB, said parents should not focus on school fees alone, as they often forget about other costs linked to…
By KOPANO MONAHENGGONE are the days when parents simply sent their children to school hoping they would work hard, pass their exams and secure a successful future.Today, education is increasingly about the holistic development of young people, focusing not only on academic performance but also on emotional intelligence and other developmental skills that help children…
By KOPANO MONAHENG JUST like a baby needs their mother’s guidance to learn how to crawl, stand, talk and walk, the same applies to people who become professionals later in life.Without teachers playing an important role in their development, many people would never have become journalists, doctors, scientists or professionals in other fields.Teachers are the…
By KOPANO MONAHENG Dr Sizwe Nxasana is proof that education can open many doors if you work hard and remain determined. Along with Dr Judy Dlamini, he started Future Nation Schools (FNS), which has become a success. FNS consists of primary and high schools located across two campuses in Johannesburg. Nxasana said 2017 was when…
