WE are thrilled to announce that the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre has officially been awarded the Best Youth Stand at this year’s prestigious Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Exhibition 2026. A premier, internationally recognised expo that brings together global innovators. Winning this award highlights Sci-Bono’s unwavering commitment to engaging, educating, and inspiring South Africa’s next generation…
By THABO MOTLHABIIT’S better late than never.With Grade 12 learners preparing to write their final examinations, a donation of 1 000 scientific calculators has come at a crucial time for learners at Mandisa Shiceka School Specialising in Mathematics, Science and Technology. The calculators were officially handed over to the school during a ceremony held at…
Women’s Month provides an opportunity to recognise the achievements of women who are not only pursuing their own ambitions, but are using education, leadership and service to create opportunities for others. At Rosebank International, the journeys of graduate Zandile Ndlovu and student leader Rotondwa Hope Dagada demonstrate how education can become a catalyst for personal…
By KOPANO MONAHENGUNEMPLOYMENT is not a milestone for youth only, but for their parents as well.Although it is normal for parents to feel this way when they see the potential of their children fading away, it is much worse for young people who want to turn things around early in their lives rather than later.They…
By KOPANO MONAHENG More and more children are now becoming orphans at a very young age because of the killings of women in Gauteng. Every day, women are being killed in the Ekurhuleni area, while the serial killer or killers behind the attacks have still not been found. But pupils at Funda Ujabule Primary School…
Ideas inspired by everyday life, challenges in local communities and questions raised in classrooms are about to reach one of South Africa’s biggest platforms for scientific talent, as young scientists from across the country prepare to showcase their research at the 2026 Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair (ISF). After progressing through workshops,…
Life cover is one of the main ways many parents try to make sure their families are financially supported if they are no longer there, trusting the benefit payout to help their loved ones with major responsibilities, including debts, household expenses and the many everyday family costs. Education is one of the most significant of…
THE Faculty of Management Sciences at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) honoured excellence at the Dean’s Awards 2026, held on Friday, 28 August 2026, at the VUT Conference Centre in Vanderbijlpark. The ceremony recognised outstanding contributions by academics and professionals in research, teaching, innovation, industry partnerships and community development. Held under the theme “Celebrating…
By THABO MOTLHABI THE times we live in today are challenging. But talking to pupils about things that could jeopardise their future now, rather than later, could be the key to a better life. Recently, Aware.org hosted an awareness campaign focusing on underage drinking, substance abuse and drug use. Mokebe Thulo, CEO of Aware.org spoke…
MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, has expressed his profound grief following confirmation of the death of 38-year-old Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo, whose body was positively identified by her family at the Germiston mortuary. Moselakgomo disappeared after leaving her home in Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, for a routine run. Her disappearance mobilised her…
