South Africa’s 920,000 matrics are halfway through the NSC exams. GPS-tracked trucks, AI scans, and metal detectors block cheats, while micro-study bursts and box breathing crush stress. Results: January 13, 2026.
South African schools are using empathy games and stories to stop bullying, turning playgrounds into places of kindness and strength.
Gauteng's education department has slashed Quintile 5 school subsidies by over 60%, dropping from R879 to R315 per learner starting April 2026. Affecting 600 schools and over 200,000 students, the cut sparks outrage over fee hikes, staff losses, and growing ...
South Africa’s no-fee schools promise free education, but many demand “voluntary” donations for stationery and uniforms—leaving low-income parents trapped in debt and children unable to learn.
South Africa’s schools are in crisis as bullying reaches epidemic levels. A shocking video of a cancer survivor being brutally attacked at Milnerton High School has sparked outrage, with the SA Anti-Bullying Institute demanding urgent reforms by October 30, 2025. ...
