education
KZN Parent Disgusted By Matric’s ‘Satanic’ Artwork Goes On Rant [Video]
22 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
At a private school with a “Christian ethos” in KZN, one pupil’s artwork has come under fire. This parent, in particular, is less than impressed.
GetSmarter Co-Founder Launches Virtual High School
27 Sep 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Rob Paddock, one half of the team that founded the hugely successful GetSmarter, is now looking to revolutionise high school education in South Africa.
Organisation Uses Racist SA Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoed As Face Of Ad Campaign
01 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A recent education-related campaign is using the face of Hendrik Verwoerd to really drive home its message.
Why Kids In The Cape Flats Take Guns And Knives To School
01 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A study has revealed why so many kids who live in the Cape Flats feel the need to take a gun or a knife to school.
19 Kids Kill Themselves Over Mistake Exam Results
02 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
19 students have taken their own lives in India since mid-April, following the release of intermediate examination results.
Wanna Make Big Bucks? This Is What You Should Be Studying
07 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Your chances of getting a job are significantly better if you hold a tertiary degree. Your chances of getting a high paying job are significantly better if you hold one of these degrees.
Proof That Having A Tertiary Education In South Africa Goes A Long Way
22 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
The Department of Labour has released its report on job opportunities in South Africa, highlighting the importance of a university degree.
A Quick Look At The Academic Qualifications Of South Africa’s Post-1994 Presidents
18 Oct 2018 by Carrie / 1 Comment
Everybody knows that Jacob Zuma wasn’t exactly swimming in academic excellence, but how do our other post-1994 presidents compare?
Trouble Brewing In Fish Hoek As Mother And Principal Square Off
30 Aug 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Parents at Sun Valley Primary School seem to have a few issues with the principal. As the dispute spills over into the public domain, things are heating up.
Private School Freaking Out Over Explicit Music Video, After Hiring Out Grounds [Video]
23 Aug 2018 by Carrie / 1 Comment
A posh private school in England rented out its grounds to rapper Stefflon Don. The music video she filmed has caused quite a backlash,
“Inappropriate Relationship” With Pupil Sees Michaelhouse Teacher Resign
17 Aug 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The prestigious KZN school is in the news again, with parents being sent a letter outlining an “inappropriate relationship” that took place.
Posh Jozi School Has A Bit Of A Crime Problem
06 Jun 2018 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Apparently parents of girls at Roedean School are in shock, after news that a 22-year-old man was arrested for breaking into the hostel did the rounds.
Hang On, What Is South Africa’s Oldest School?
13 Apr 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Being known as one of South Africa’s oldest schools comes with a certain prestige factor, but maybe you’ve been wrong all along.
Apple Is Hosting An Education-Focused Event, But No One Knows Why
23 Mar 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
As secretive as ever, Apple will be hosting an event on Tuesday focused on education. And, as predictable as ever, some forecasts have been made.
Fights, Stun Grenades As Hoërskool Overvaal Turns Into Afriforum / EFF Showdown [Videos]
17 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Following last week’s court ruling, and in the wake of threats by some parents that the school would be burnt to the ground, day one of Hoërskool Overvaal’s year has been intense.
Wednesday Morning Spice
06 Dec 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
Reading stats shock SA. Listeriosis kills 36. Naspers’ giant mess. Trump’s bank account handed over. Attenborough calls oceans ‘toxic soup’. Russia Olympic ban. Hitler’s neighbour. Schumi still fighting. Meghan vs Ivanka.
Have You Heard About ‘Ad Astra’, The Super Secretive School Started By Elon Musk?
15 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
Fed up with the “assembly line” format of schooling, Elon Musk started his own school for kids called Ad Astra. Not much is known about it, except for a few deets.
Retiring Selborne Primary Headmaster Loves Hiring “Sexy Blondes”
20 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
After 30 years of service to the school, including 20 years as the headmaster, it’s time for Doug to hang up his boots. About his final interview, though.
SA Students Are Now Learning French As An African Language
09 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
As an increasing amount of Francophiles move to South Africa, local perceptions of the once Eurocentric language have shifted. So has the way its being taught in the classroom.
That R14 Million Student Is Now A Full-Blown Celebrity On Campus [Video]
05 Sep 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s turned into an absolute circus over at Walter Sisulu University, with yesterday’s press conference a real beaut. Oh, and apparently she blew that R818k on food and books.
Outcry Over Cheerleader Splits Video
25 Aug 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You need a certain degree of flexibility to pull off the splits, although one school in Colorado are under the pump for the way they ensure that happens.
Man Accused Of Masturbating Outside Cape High School Claims He Had A Stroke
16 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
A man caught in a precarious position outside a Cape Town high school has come forward to clear his name – although we’re not sure which side of the fence we’re on.
“Race Crisis” At Prestigious Jozi School Leaves Parents Fuming
27 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
St Johns College has a long and storied history as an educational institution, but the actions of a geography teacher are dragging its name through the mud.
Terrifying Look At The Cost Of One Year’s University Fees In South Africa
13 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Go ahead guess what you think it’ll cost, and then go ahead and double that. That’s basically what you’re looking at if you head off to further your education.
Let’s Talk About The “Great Dumbing Down Of The South African Child”
13 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I know your child is literally the most gifted youngster the world has ever seen (and strikingly beautiful), but as a whole we are doing our children no favours.
Eat Your Heart Out, Hilton – This Is The Most Expensive School In The World
29 Jun 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The world’s most expensive school is situated in Switzerland, where around 400 learners enrol each year and live the life of luxury. Here’s what it offers.
Tragedy As Local Primary School Pupil Falls To His Death
26 May 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Our condolences to all over at Edgemead Primary School, a tragic accident yesterday resulting in the death of a 12-year-old pupil.
Bunny Chow Restaurant Bust Selling Spots In UKZN School Of Medicine For R500 000
16 May 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
CNN once listed Durban’s Little Gujarat as one of the best street food restaurants in the world, but things have really gone down the tubes of late.
What You Need To Know About The New Bakkie Laws That Start From Tomorrow
10 May 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
In an effort to curb a series of devastating road accidents, bakkies are being targeted with new laws implemented from tomorrow.
Jozi School Responds To Our Fondling Story From This Morning
08 May 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This morning we ran a story about alleged sexual abuse at a prestigious Jozi school, which also headlined the front page of the Sunday Times, and now they have responded.
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