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…
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…
Adidas introduces fresh F50 and Predator colourways as the ‘Chaos vs Control’ rivalry continues into the new football seasonThe latest boots will be worn on-pitch by some of the game’s biggest stars, including Lamine Yamal, Ousmane Dembélé, Jude Bellingham and PedriThe new F50 Elite R 4 999 and Predator Elite Fold-Over Tongue R 5 999…
By THABO MOTLHABI MOST people think that non-profit organisations were established purely to solicit funding and any sort of assistance they can get. But that’s not true. NPOs like Faith and Hope Foundation are more about an educational-oriented focus. Faith Sibeko, founder of Faith and Hope Foundation, said women’s health is their concern and, like…
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…
Ernelda Plaatjies is the Provincial Manager for Eastern Cape Schools Netball under South African Schools Netball (SASN), where she plays an important role in supporting the development of young netball players across the province. With 16 years of involvement in Eastern Cape schools’ netball, Plaatjies has grown through the ranks, from team manager to coach…
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…
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…
