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Star pupil: Imani Ravhulani. Photo: Midstream College Ekurhuleni

Top achievers buck national trend

Among them was Imani Ravhulani, who attained 10 distinctions

The ubuntu economy can help tackle South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis

Using an ubuntu-based approach, centring care, creativity and climate, the education system can be changed to better align with aspirations and market needs

Learn how to budget as soon as possible says financial coach Grace Do Carmo, and this will help you to avoid debt and financial stress.

Navigate your financial independence

Financial literacy can make a world of difference for school leavers

Dr Mmaki Jantjies, Group Executive of Innovation at Telkom and Adjunct Associate Professor at UWC.

Future-proof your career: Advice for school leavers

Learn how technology impacts your sector, and how you can use it to advance your career

A ‘seismic shift’ in mindset is required by educators so that the curriculum can be repurposed and student learning journeys transformed to meet the needs of the 21st century, says Professor Kat Yassim.

Diversifying education pathways for ‘life’ success in adulthood

New solutions are necessary for a sustainable future

During a gap year students broaden their horizons by immersing themselves in different cultures and communities, which helps them to become true global citizens.

Find your direction, purpose and passion

Taking a gap year can pave the way for future success

Marissa Rollnick, Professor Emeritus at Wits, says Extended Curriculum Programmes provide additional support and resources and a more gradual transition, so that disadvantaged students can meet the rigorous academic demands of university education.

Bridging the gap between high school and university

Extended Curriculum Programmes create an equitable education landscape

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga. (Photo: Gallo Images/Papi Morake)

‘You’ve done it!’

Record-breaking matric results: SA youth are overcoming adversity

Primestars Top Achievers: Championing the path to success for matric students

the eduCate programme demonstrates a minimum average of 15% improvement in participating learners’ results

Crawford International Pretoria celebrating unforgettable moments with the Class of 2023.

Resilience and innovation shine

Crawford International celebrates exceptional achievements of the Matric Class of 2023

Top achievers Kelly Prowse from Rustenburg Girls’ High School in the Western Cape and Husnaa Haffejee, who wishes to pursue a career in medicine. (Photos provided by Rustenburg Girls’ High School and al-Falaah College)

Top Achievers

Celebrating the overwhelming success of the ‘class of concern’

Dr Lauren Martin, the Deputy Dean of Learning & Teaching at SACAP (The South African College of Applied Psychology)

Uncertainty after matric – Here’s how to forge ahead

SACAP offers a range of one-year, accredited Higher Certificate education programmes that are specifically designed to meet the needs of school leavers.

The matric class of 2022 achieved a pass rate of 80.1%,. Photo: Supplied

Should we celebrate the 2022 matric pass rate?

One concern is the poor pass rate in maths and a growing number of learners drop to the easier subject of maths literacy.

Crawford matrics shine!

The Class of 2022 is simply inspiring!

Across the six South African Colleges and among 553 students, the Matrics of 2022 have achieved an impressive 1 430 distinctions

Last week, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced that the matric class of 2022 achieved a national pass rate of 80.1% in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, a 3.7 percentage point improvement from 76.4% the previous year. Photo: Madelene Cronje

KwaZulu-Natal students among top matric achievers of 2022 despite load-shedding

Parliament’s portfolio committee on basic education has applauded last year’s high national pass rate, but called for strategies to stop cheating in exams

Over the years, the government has emphasised the narrative that our education system is improving based on the annual matric pass rates.
(Deaan Vivier/Gallo Images/Beeld)

Class of 2022 records 80.1% pass rate

Second highest rate in history of the National Senior Certificate exams and all provinces saw an improvement, with none scoring below 70%

Quality assurer Umalusi said it found no discrepancies during its evaluation of the 2024 NSC examinations

IEB candidates slay 2022 matric year with 98.4% pass rate

The class of 2022 showed resilience and determination after two disrupted years in grades 10 and 11 because of Covid-19

Thousands of jubilant matriculants will be celebrating the end of 12 years of secondary schooling.

Umalusi clears release of matric results on Thursday

The education body says the credibility of the 2022 matric results was not compromised, despite instances of cheating and disruptions caused by protests

The IIE MSA campus

Shape your ambitions with specialised degrees

Craft your studies at IIE MSA

John Luis, head of academics at ADvTECH Schools

On your marks, get set

The power of pupils’ achievements lies in their future prospects believes the Head of Academics at ADvTECH Schools