By THABO MOTLHABIYOUNG South Africans showcased their technological skills at the second annual Robo Rumble STEM Innovation Competition, celebrating months of preparation and the achievements of aspiring engineers. The five-month journey leading up to the event included roadshows at schools, universities and TVET colleges across Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, giving students opportunities to develop their…
Historic Soweto institution relaunches with renewed hope for township creatives By THABO MOTLHABI Funda Community College is entering a new chapter, with renewed hopes of nurturing Black talent and restoring its place in Soweto’s educational and creative history. The historic institution was relaunched on Saturday, 10 October 2026, at its College Hall in Diepkloof Zone…
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 the Heritage Spelling Bee Competition on 3 October…
By THABO MOTLHABI WORDS became weapons of knowledge as young learners from across the West Rand battled it out in a lively competition designed to sharpen their spelling, vocabulary and reading skills. The annual Digital Spelling Bee Whizz and Dictionary Whizz Competition, hosted by the Thandeka Knowledge Hub Foundation, was held at the Gauteng Provincial…
Education is one of the biggest investments that parents will make in their children’s future. Yet new research from FNB shows that while 86% of parents are planning for education costs, only 49% have a clear, structured plan in place. What’s more, 70% say, in hindsight, they would have done something differently, with many wishing…
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…
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…
