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Calvary Christian College learner excels in mathematics
6+ hour ago (303+ words) A Grade 11 learner from Calvary Christian College has shown that determination and talent can open doors to remarkable opportunities, even at a young age. Dylan Nkomo, a dedicated mathematics learner at the school, recently took an important step towards a…...
Laughter and learning on Pi Day at Umdoni Christian Academy
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (290+ words) Learners and teachers at Umdoni Christian Academy recently came together to celebrate Pi Day, turning an ordinary school day into a lively event filled with games, laughter and plenty of memorable moments. Pi Day, celebrated around the world on March…...
Saheti Primary hosts national maths teachers" conference
3+ week, 5+ day ago (505+ words) In actively shaping the discourse of maths, Saheti Primary School hosted the National Mathematics Teachers" Conference. The event was held at the school on March 31. Sophia Zachariou, Saheti Primary School principal, said after the April holidays in 2025, she felt the…...
Calling all Maths geniuses! Win a 1-year tuition scholarship for 2027 at a Thrive Ed school of your choice.
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (190+ words) This opportunity is open to learners who achieved a final 2025 Mathematics mark of 80% or higher, are currently in Grade 6, 7 or 8 (in 2026), and are not yet enrolled at a Thrive Ed school. "Step 1: Check eligibility If your child achieved 80% or more…...
Record matric pass rate masks decline in maths and accounting
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (181+ words) WITH the Class of 2025 achieving a record national matric pass rate of 88%, the highest in South Africa's democratic history, this success should not obscure emerging structural weaknesses in Mathematics and accounting. Subjects central to economic participation, professional careers and long-term…...
Unemployment rate rises to 33. 2% - LNN
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (418+ words) The total number of unemployed South Africans has risen to 8. 4 million, after the unemployment rate increased to 33. 2% in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025. This was revealed in the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), a household-based sample survey conducted by Statistics South…...
A calculated triumph: SA sets new record at International Mathematics Olympiad
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (263+ words) The South African Team for the International Mathematics Olympiad 2025. Picture supplied. Great news for South Africa following the biggest and most important mathematics competition in the world, the International Mathematics Olympiad. The competition, which took place in Australia from 10 July…...
Edu Fe Arn and ACSA empower learners with mathematics dictionaries
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (463+ words) Edu Fe Arn, in partnership with Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), donated mathematics dictionaries to Tembisa West Secondary School on June 26, aiming to support learners in grades nine to 12 on their academic journey. The donation forms part of an ongoing…...
Not adding up: More than 400 schools don't teach Mathematics
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (338+ words) Oratile is a journalist with a BA in Media Studies from Eduvos. She is currently completing her BA Honours in Media Studies at the University of South Africa (UNISA). She write for The Citizen, with a focus on education, youth…...