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Teen looking at phone and crying in her bedroom

Why sexting must be on the school curriculum

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Exams 2019: How to study Maths and Sciences

"Most learners stick to a one-size-fits-all approach without understanding that different subjects require different approaches to studying." Step Up Education Centre's Cindy Glass provides some insight into cracking the code on the tougher subjects.

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FEEL GOOD | How a tiny rural village came together to build a top Cape high school

The story behind the Jakes Gerwel Technical School is a heartwarming one. It is a story about ubuntu; a reflection of what happens when people with a similar vision unite.

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'Every girl is capable of being great' - This local NGO prepares girls for success after school

"There are so many people out there looking for work. They have many more opportunities than a girl from a disadvantaged area." Great Girls founder Kristina Miller says SA youth need more employment programmes to "bridge the poverty gap."

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Grade 9, the new matric? The good, the bad and the ugly

Angie Motshekga has unveiled a plan to let learners leave school at Grade 9 with a General Education Certificate.

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These organisations help matric students attend their dance with dignity

These organisations help make the dream of attending a matric dance possible for every child in South Africa.

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Math whizz winner at International Maths Olympiad third year in a row

Adri Wessels is putting South Africa on the map with his amazing aptitude for mathematics.

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Pearson may be scrapping physical textbooks in favour of e-books but SA is ready for the change

"Over half our annual revenues come from digital sales, so we've decided a little bit like in other industries like newspapers or music or in broadcast that it is time to flick the switch in how we primarily make and create our products."

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Can free schools in South Africa reduce HIV risk in teen girls?

Free education along with free meals and text books appear important in promoting mental health among teenage girls in South Africa – and, in turn, reducing risky sexual behaviour.

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5 things South Africa must get right for tech in schools to work

The renewed focus on introducing technology to schools should be celebrated but it also requires a review of South Africa’s existing technology in education policies and a sustainable plan writes UWC lecturer, Mmaki Jantjies.

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School dress codes in 2019: Are uniform rules taken a little too far?

Our schooling years set the foundation for discipline and some of that includes fostering pride in appearance, but should school uniform rules be so restrictive?

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Phoebe Mgxaji flew the South African flag high in the Beijing Science Competition

Local teen Phoebe Mgxaji (16) made South Africa proud at one of the largest science competitions in the world.

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Hello MolCraft: Learning about molecules has never been this much fun

An educational version of the popular online game Minecraft is now available, and according to this professor of Science Communication and Chemistry, it's the perfect tool for teaching complex subjects like biochemistry.

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How Obakeng Leseyane went from not knowing a word of English at 10 to becoming an entrepreneur and giving Ted-X talks at 21

At just 21 years old he’s already started education-based initiatives that have raised over R600 000 in three years and writes and speaks on international platforms with global shapers and change-makers. Here's his story.