Kgabalatsane Village will host the magnificent Segarona Arts Festival on 4 February this weekend. The festival embodies and connects three phases of time, the past (heritage), the present (culture) and the future (modernization). The festival’s motto is ‘ipeleng Ka ngwao’, loosely translated it says ‘pride yourself with your cultural heritage’.…
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What Real Support Looks Like — And How to Ask for It Without Fear
Entrepreneurship is not a solo journey. Yes, you need self-belief.Yes, you must avoid red flags. But you also need something just as important: Support. The problem?Many young entrepreneurs don’t know what real support looks like — or they’re too afraid to ask for it. Let’s fix that. There are people…
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WCED sees a decrease in school vandalism
Schools in the Western Cape have experienced as decrease in theft and vandalism in the summer holidays. The Western Cape education department (WCED) revealed this week that the number of incidents of burglary and vandalism which occurred at the province’s schools over the 2025/26 summer school holiday period has decreased…
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CEIA organises career exhibitions for learners in the Free State
The Career Exhibition Information Association (CEIA) organised a series of career exhibitions for schools in the Thabo Mofutsanyana district in the Free State. The exhibitions in career options were organised in partnership with the department of education in the district. Learners in Bethlehem, Harrismith, Qwaqwa and Ladybrand attended these exhibitions…
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WCED celebrates the private sector’s revamping of education in the province
The Western Cape department of education (WCED) joined the Apex Education Group in Stellenbosch to celebrate the group’s concerted mission to revamp education in the province The group marked a major milestone when they celebrated the completion of its new high school campus, the launch of a primary school model…
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WCED back on track to empower learners in maths and literacy
The Western Cape department of education (WCED) announced that they have made a massive investment into early learning in the province through the ‘back on track” programme. “It is paying off,” David Maynier, the Western Cape minister of education reported. “Our grade 3 learners have now achieved their highest annual…
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Gwarube praises WC school sport initiative
The Western Cape government officially launched the Western Cape School Sport Strategy. The initiative is supported by a R130 million allocation over three years. Ricardo Mackenzie, minister of sport and cultural affairs in the Western Cape said the school sport initiative marks a significant milestone in strengthening school sport as…
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Red Flags Young Entrepreneurs Should Never Ignore (In Teams, Ideas, and Opportunities)
Last week, we spoke about self-love as a superpower for young entrepreneurs. This week, we talk about something just as important: Knowing what — and who — to avoid. Love without wisdom can cost you time, friendships, money, and confidence. Entrepreneurship is exciting, but it also requires discernment. Be careful…
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Learning on the go as all learners are placed in class – WCED
The Western Cape department of education (WCED) has successfully placed all grade 1 and grade 8 in class so far across the province. Since the beginning of January this year the WCED has placed 26 312 Grade R, 1 and 8 learners across the province. This is in addition to…
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The Western Cape unveils school sport strategy
The Western Cape (WC) departments of cultural affairs and sport (DCAS) and of education (WCED) will officially launch the WC school sport strategy on Tuesday the 10th February. According to the DCAS this key initiative is aimed at strengthening school sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, the minister in the DCAS, said.“This will…