Every December, South Africa goes on the move, typically for about 12 days. This year the journey costs more. The Reserve Bank raised interest rates again in September, taking prime to 10.75%, and petrol is closing in on R30 a litre. With household budgets under increasing strain, many might have expected South Africans to cut…
Studio Hubo was at the centre of a global conversation about how schools can transform children’s lives, looking at how educators should reconsider the role of architecture in education. The keynote explored how schools can move beyond conventional classrooms and corridors to become vibrant ecosystems of discovery, connection, independence and wonder. Have a super weekend…
More than 10,000 students across South Africa have been equipped with practical career-readiness skills as the University Kick Start Roadshow concludes its first national campus tour, reaching 17 institutions across five provinces and bringing workplace preparation directly to students before they graduate. Launched on 3 August 2026 by entrepreneur and multi-award-winning professional Boitumelo Motsepe, the…
imagenuity Research projects that began with questions about problems young people wanted to understand or solve have opened doors to bursaries, cash prizes, international opportunities and further study, as outstanding young scientists were recognised at the 2026 Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair (ISF). Held at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference…
Months of questioning, researching, testing and refining ideas have brought young scientists from South Africa and around the world to the 2026 Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair (ISF), where their research will take centre stage and new opportunities await. The opening of ISF saw 316 South African young scientists from 35 regions…
A supplement tub can make an impressive first impression. Bold ingredient names, performance promises and numbers dominate the front of the pack. The more revealing information, however, is often buried in the small print. South African sports and performance supplements company Nutritional Performance Labs (NPL) believes consumers should know exactly what they are paying for,…
For Doreen Slingers, netball has been a lifelong passion and a powerful tool for creating opportunities. Her involvement in the sport spans several decades – from playing and coaching to umpiring, administration and leadership at district, provincial, national and international level. Her journey began as a young girl, when netball and athletics were among the…
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…
Ernelda Plaatjies is the Provincial Manager for Eastern Cape Schools Netball under South African Schools Netball (SASN), where she plays an important role in supporting the development of young netball players across the province. With 16 years of involvement in Eastern Cape schools’ netball, Plaatjies has grown through the ranks, from team manager to coach…
The shutdown of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) has escalated to direct government intervention, with the Department of Higher Education and Training stepping in. The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, requested that a team from the university education branch work with CPUT to facilitate discussions between the university and student…
