By KOPANO MONAHENG THE three games that were planned and executed to perfection by the defending MTN8 champions. It was a beautiful sunny Saturday at the Orlando Amstel Arena yesterday when Orlando Pirates wrote another chapter in the history of South African football by defeating Sekhukhune United in three matches in just eight days. It…
A defining feature of Olympia Park is its extensive practical training infrastructure. The school has 22 workshops, comprising four Motor Mechanics workshops, three Plumbing workshops, three Welding and Sheet Metal workshops, five Agriculture Studies workshops, two Food Production workshops, two Sewing workshops, and dedicated facilities for Consumer Studies, Hairdressing, and Nail and Beauty training. Additional…
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,…
By KOPANO MONAHENG INDEED, it takes a village to raise a child. That message rang loud and clear when Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, took office in April this year. Since then, Maile has wasted little time in tackling indiscipline and other challenges facing schools across the province. So…
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…
As South Africa marks National ADHD Awareness Day, healthcare professionals are encouraging parents, caregivers and educators to recognise the early signs of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), reminding families that early identification and appropriate support can significantly improve long-term outcomes for children living with the condition. ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders affecting children…
By Denika Petzer – Development and Quality Control Technologist at FoodGrown SLEEP is often treated as time away from the business of living. Yet beneath the stillness, the body is carrying out essential work. Tissues are repaired, energy reserves are replenished, memories are consolidated and the immune system gets to work. Sleep, immunity and nutrition…
Following successful SAPS-led school search and seizure operations over the past three weeks, twelve schools across four Gauteng regions have been searched as part of intensified efforts to strengthen school safety. Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, will today, 26 August, continue school safety operations aimed at tackling crime, substance…
CALLING all cosplayers! Telkom VS Gaming is bringing the Next Gen Squad to Comic Con Africa 2026 and giving fans the chance to step into character and compete for a share of R30,000 in cash prizes. Taking place on Saturday, 26 September at the Comic Con Africa main stage, the Next Gen Squad Cosplay Competition…
By KOPANO MONAHENG No team wants to face a wounded lion, and that could be exactly what AmaZulu FC are thinking ahead of their clash with Mamelodi Sundowns Loftus Versfeld stadium on Wednesday kick-off is at 19:30. The Brazilians come into this game hurting after being given a hiding by another KZN side, Golden Arrows,…
