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In Ocean View, South Africa, a group of parents has taken a proactive step towards their children’s bright future. These parents have completed an eightweek educational program aimed at empowering them to better support their children’s language and early literacy skills.
Masiphumelele is a township located in the bustling metropolis of Cape Town that has been long associated with poverty and suffering. However, a group of nine high school girls from Masiphumelele has collaborated with photography students from the Stellenbosch Academy of Photography and Design to showcase the true spirit of the township. Their project, Masiphumelele: Through The Struggles We Rise, captures the beauty, culture, and resilience of the community.
Babalwa Rubusana, the founder of Gugulethu Chess College, is on a mission to introduce the game of chess to young learners from impoverished backgrounds. Established in 2016, the nofee mobile chess school provides chess lessons to under11 learners in the Gugulethu township in Cape Town, South Africa.
South African media personality, Anele Mdoda, recently shared a heartwarming story about her father’s remarkable achievement. He has built an Early Childhood Development Center on the same land where he once attended classes inside a hut in a rural area. Anele’s father’s journey reflects his resilience, determination, and dedication to providing better educational opportunities for children in their community.
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has opened nominations for the 2023 National Teaching Awards (NTA) to honor and recognize outstanding educators who have made exceptional contributions to the field of education. This prestigious event encourages all teachers to showcase their passion and achievements by submitting their nominations before the closing date on July 24th.
The Magic Classroom Collective is a group of educators who have been working tirelessly for over 15 years to improve the quality of education in rural Mthata in the Eastern Cape. Supported by the Nelson Mandela Institute for Education and Rural Development at the University of Fort Hare, this unique initiative has defied the odds and achieved remarkable transformations in the region’s primary schooling landscape.
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is calling for nominations for the 2023 National Teaching Awards (NTAs) to recognize and honor exceptional teachers who have made significant contributions to shaping future generations. The nominations, from teachers across the Western Cape, will close on 24 July 2023.
Education has the power to transform lives, and Kagiso Komane’s story is a testament to this. Despite facing many challenges, Komane overcame them to achieve his Masters of Applied Sciences in Chemistry from the Tshwane University of Technology in 2022, thanks to the Department of Water and Sanitation’s bursary program.
The International Pentecost Holiness Church (IPHC) celebrated its 30th annual graduation and thanksgiving service in Zuurbekom, West Rand. The event took place during a historically significant month on South Africa’s calendar and honored the graduates and their predecessors who have encouraged the Comforter’s vision.
Rustenburg Girls’ High School (RGHS) in South Africa has recently been recognized as one of the top candidates in the “Supporting Healthy Lives” category of T4 Education’s prestigious World’s Best School Prizes. The awards, established in collaboration with Accenture, American Express, Yayasan Hasanah, and the Lemann Foundation, celebrate excellence in education across various categories, including “Community Collaboration,” “Environmental Action,” “Innovation,” and “Overcoming Adversity.”
Rustenburg Girls’ High School, located in Cape Town, South Africa, has made headlines as one of the top 10 finalists for the prestigious World’s Best School Prize in the “Supporting Healthy Lives” category. This recognition celebrates institutions that promote holistic living, including healthy habits, behaviors, knowledge, and skills.
On June 8, 2023, the South African Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Ms. Barbara Creecy, led the World Oceans Day celebration aboard the SA Agulhas II in Cape Town. This year’s theme, “Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing,” emphasized the oceans’ vastness and the need to protect them from unprecedented challenges.
As the importance of inclusivity in education grows, accommodating children with disabilities in schools is becoming increasingly necessary. To address this issue, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has teamed up with Agape Youth Movement, the Department of Basic Education, and the Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities to organize a webinar on Disability and Inclusion in schools.
The Department of Employment and Labour recently held a successful Career Fair at the Thabo Moorosi Multipurpose Centre in Mothibistad. The event aimed to encourage students to break away from the cycle of poverty in their families. On the second day of the fair, Career Counselor Danny Newman inspired learners to be gamechangers in their lives and communities. His message centered on the importance of personal and professional growth and staying away from drugs and alcohol.
On May 26th, Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr. Gwede Mantashe, inaugurated the Freedom Park Clinic and an Early Childhood Development Centre in Rustenburg. The facilities were officially handed over to the Departments of Health and Education in the North West Province to improve the quality of life in mining and labour sending communities.
The Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme (MiS) is an initiative aimed at addressing the skills shortage in critical disciplines in the Western Cape region of South Africa. The programme provides financial support to deserving students, enabling them to pursue their academic goals and achieve their dreams.
