Prioritise smart budgeting and secure generational wealth: Experts warn South Africans not to leave their financial future to chance. A new study by Experian and Vault22 has revealed that gambling is taking a heavy toll on the financial well-being of South Africans – draining disposable income, fuelling debt, and standing directly in the way of long-term wealth…
South Africa’s schools and universities have quietly become critical pieces of national digital infrastructure, yet they remain among the easiest targets. It often starts with something small: a student connects their laptop to campus Wi-Fi and clicks on what looks like a routine admin request. A staff member falls for a well-crafted phishing email. A…
As we focus on International Day of the Girl (IDG), commemorated annually on Oct. 11, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) South Africa joined dozens of other AHF programs worldwide to help protect girls from HIV, celebrate their accomplishments, amplify their voices, and advocate for policies that safeguard girls’ health and futures. Despite progress, adolescent girls and…
Chanee ‘the right person to guide department at this crucial time’ – MEC Chiloane Gauteng’s MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Matome Chiloane, has hailed the appointment of seasoned public servant and long-serving Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) senior manager, Albert Chanee, as the GDE’s acting Head of Department (AHoD), saying the move…
In a rapidly changing world, the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre and the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) is placing people not just technology or policy at the heart of learning. Through innovative programmes, interactive exhibitions and community-focused initiatives, Sci-Bono is redefining education as a collaborative, inclusive and learner-focused journey. Young people are increasingly drawn into a…
For the past 25 years, Takalani Sesame has been a trusted companion to millions of South African children, sparking joy and encouraging curiosity and lifelong learning. Since 2000, Sesame Workshop South Africa – the non-profit organisation behind Takalani Sesame – has worked tirelessly to promote early education, health and wellbeing through beloved characters, programmes and…
Lerato Mailoane “Red meat is safe for consumption, and all protocols are in full effect at Karan Beef facilities.” That’s according to the Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, during an oversite visit on Monday, 23 June 2025 at Karan Beef Feedlot in Heidelberg facility to combat the persistent Foot and mouth disease (FMD) Minister Steenhuisen…
Charne Moshoadiba In commemoration of Youth Month, the City of Johannesburg, led by Member of the Mayoral Committee [MMC] for Finance, Cllr. Margaret Arnolds, hosted a vital financial literacy programme at Bonwelong Primary School in Ivory Park, Region A. This initiative, held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, aimed to empower Grade 7 learners with essential…
The Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo Ralehoko has called on parents and guardians to ensure that their children are vaccinated and work with health teams conducting school and community campaigns to halt measles outbreak as cases rise. “We must close the immunity gap in our communities and prevent further spread of the…
Starting ‘big school’ is a major milestone – and not just for your child. It’s also the start of a long-term financial commitment for parents. With the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) announcing that online admissions for Grades 1 and 8 will open from 24 July to 29 August, and some private schools already accepting…
