By KOPANO MONAHENG HOMESCHOOLING may be seen by some as unlawful and as depriving children of their right to receive a proper educational foundation. But Gauteng MEC for Education Lebohang Maile does not think so. Maile says homeschooling is allowed in South Africa, provided parents or guardians have the means, skills and knowledge to get…
Preventing underage drinking requires more than awareness. It demands communities, schools, and families working together to equip young people with the confidence and knowledge to make healthier choices before alcohol and substance abuse take hold. That was the message from AWARE.org and SANCA Central Rand as they marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and…
By KOPANO MONAHENGThe annual Engen Champ of Champs tournament is back, with soccer fans across the country looking forward to the much-anticipated competition.Taking place during the FIFA international break, the tournament will shine the spotlight on up-and-coming football stars looking to make their mark and take the next step in their careers. The Engen Champ…
Women’s month is more than a date on the calendar. It’s a reminder of strength. Of resilience. Of women who show up even when it’s hard. Celebrating Women Who Show UP – This Women’s Month, we celebrate two different arenas, but with the same spirit as we prepare for Varsity Netball and encourage everyone to…
The Gauteng Department of e-Government, Research and Development, in partnership with Microsoft, will host the Gauteng Cyber Security Summit on 09 October at the Microsoft Offices in Joburg. The summit will see government leaders, cybersecurity experts, technology specialists and key stakeholders come together to tackle the growing threat of cybercrime. The summit comes as October…
By Kopano Monaheng Gauteng has the potential to be counted among the best in the world when it comes to quality teaching and learning. But let’s be honest — it is not going to happen overnight. It is a long journey that needs me, you and everyone else to play our part. Gauteng Education MEC…
By KOPANO MONAHENG As Cybersecurity Awareness Month is observed globally in October, Microsoft South Africa and e-Gov are highlighting the growing need to protect government departments, businesses and citizens against cybercrime. Cybercriminals, meanwhile, are finding increasingly sophisticated ways to steal money, access sensitive information and exploit security weaknesses. Throughout the month, organisations will be running…
By KOPANO MONAHENG Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou said yesterday that he is not the person responsible for bringing players to the club. Ouaddou said this during the CAF Champions League preliminary second-leg match briefing, where his team, Orlando Pirates, will welcome La Cure Waves FC from Mauritius. Since becoming the Bucs’ man in the…
By KOPANO MONAHENG OCTOBER is National Transport Month in South Africa, providing an opportunity to reflect on the realities facing motorists and passengers in Mzansi. South African Breweries (SAB) is using the month to remind the public that efforts to tackle drinking and driving must continue. Zoleka Lisa, vice-president of corporate affairs at SAB, said…
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,…
