February is known as the month of love. Most people think love is only about relationships, gifts, and romance. But if you’re building something — especially as a high school entrepreneur —there’s a kind of love that matters even more: Self-love. Not the Instagram kind. The disciplined, uncomfortable, growth-focused kind.…
The South African Institute of Charted Accountants (SAICA) has embarked on an awareness campaign about the institute in theFree State beginning this month. This is in line with their transformation mandate to overhaul the profession to be representative of the demographics of the country, Teboho Mohajane, the project manager at…
The minister of education in the Western Cape, David Maynier, delivered the keynote address during the ceremony to celebrate the best performing schools and learners in the province. “Last year we were delighted that our Class of 2024 had made the history books by delivering the highest pass rate and…
Last week, we spoke about how to pitch your idea confidently — to classmates, teachers, or partners. But after you pitch, there’s one question almost everyone asks next: “So… how much money do you need?” Here’s the truth most people won’t tell you:Many great ideas don’t fail because of lack…
The Western Cape (WC) education department has filed an application for leave to appeal the decision of the labour council with regards to former principal Wesley Neumann’s dismissal. The filing of this application suspends the order to reinstate of Mr. Neumann as principal of Heathfield High School. David Maynierbier, the…
The department of education in the Western Cape (WC) continues with an infrastructure expansion programme that will make education accessible to all in the province. The department announced that it expects to have 1.2 million learners in schools this year as the demand for places in schools increases. The minister…
The department of education in the Western Cape continues to work hard to place all learners in class as speedily as is possible. Allan Winde, the premier of the Western Cape, said this was a challenging task, as hundreds of new applications arrive each week. Winde appealed to any parent…
You can have the best idea in school, but if you can’t explain it clearly and confidently, nobody will buy into it. This is where pitching comes in. Pitching is not something only adults do in boardrooms. You pitch every time you: If you can pitch at high school level,…
Pic: Howard Ndaba head of Free State department of education, left. with award-winning wonder matriculant Bokang Mokubung
The Boet Troskie Hall reverberated with dance, song and ululation as the Free State department of education celebrated the success of the 2025 matriculants in the province. The Free State achieved an 88.33% behind the overall top province, KwaZulu-Natal. The MEC for education in the province, Dr. Mantlhake Julia Maboya…