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Inspired Education Group appoints Ravi Nadasen as CEO for Africa and the Middle East

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Local buyer pays R4.5m for a rare Audi, with proceeds supporting SA youth

Local buyer pays R4.5m for a rare Audi, with proceeds supporting SA youth

Celebrating an award-winning educator this World Science Day

Celebrating an award-winning educator this World Science DayAdopt-a-School

South Africa’s classrooms should have a ‘box’ of languages to help children learn: new bilingual education policy is a start

South Africa’s classrooms should have a ‘box’ of languages to help children learn: new bilingual education policy is a startRussell H. Kaschula, Mbali Sunrise Dhlamini

Basic Education works to develop school safety guidelines

Basic Education works to develop school safety guidelines

Celebrating an award-winning educator this World Science Day

Celebrating an award-winning educator this World Science Day

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South Africa’s classrooms should have a ‘box’ of languages to help children learn: new bilingual education policy is a start

South Africa’s classrooms should have a ‘box’ of languages to help children learn: new bilingual education policy is a start

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Unicef's David Anthony says that education and investing in children are vital components in Africa's struggle to survive and develop its huge consumer market potential. Image: Unicef

Could Africa become like China?

Jana Marais 19 Aug 2014

[Voices of Conservation] Winners to take part in conservation project

[Voices of Conservation] Winners to take part in conservation project

19 Aug 2014

Ultimate birding companion to raise the bar and help children

Ultimate birding companion to raise the bar and help children

19 Aug 2014

Learners from Kwaggafontein Primary Farm School, one of the selected Gauteng schools, experimented with their new Energizer solar lights during an event on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 in Tarlton, Krugersdorp

Renewable energy to aid education

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First solar-powered internet school in Ghana launched

First solar-powered internet school in Ghana launched

14 Aug 2014

eduCate revision programme gets support from Samsung

eduCate revision programme gets support from Samsung

10 Aug 2014

StatPro to support the education of underprivileged children

StatPro to support the education of underprivileged children

8 Aug 2014

Water management and cleaning up of river systems is one of the goals of the National Development Plan. Image:

Publication of government's latest 'five-year plan'

8 Aug 2014

Curro's Chris van der Merwe says expects to build seven private schools a year and may own more than 80 schools by 2020

Faith restored to Curro's high growth

8 Aug 2014

Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula wants South Africans to wear the country's national colours this Friday to celebrate the SA Team's achievements at the Commonwealth Games. Image: GCIS

Celebration for athletes returning from Commonwealth Games

7 Aug 2014

R500,000 donation results in science vision being realised

R500,000 donation results in science vision being realised

6 Aug 2014

Breadline Africa delivers upcycled containers to township educare centre

Breadline Africa delivers upcycled containers to township educare centre

6 Aug 2014

GMSA addresses skills shortages

GMSA addresses skills shortages

5 Aug 2014

Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says that National Science Week boosts interest in science, innovation, engineering and technology. Image: GCIS

National Science Week underway

5 Aug 2014

MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet gives back R1m every week

MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet gives back R1m every week

1 Aug 2014

Grindrod's Alan Olivier says Brimstone's contribution, along with Calulo and Solethu will add value for shareholders

Grindrod, Brimstone deal worth R1.6bn completed

Mark Allix 1 Aug 2014

From left to right: Zodwa Dibe, Boitshepo Catholic School; Sharon Smith, Bavarian Mototcycles and DJ Fresh, 5FM handing over one of the Dignity Dreams products at Boitshepo Catholic School in Hammanskra.

Keeping a Girl in School: a long-term initiative

1 Aug 2014

From left to right: Mahdi Samodien (Principal, Prestwich Street Primary School), Irene Bailey, Lee-Anne Roberts, Bronwen Mintoor and Katie Horne (all HWB Communications) with some Prestwich Primary learners.

Books to create a culture of reading

1 Aug 2014

Learners of the Masibambane College in Orange Farm get to grips with their new XO tablets. From left to right: Anton Luttig, Regional Director for South and East Africa at MoneyGram; Pieter Steyn, Headmaster of Masibambane College and Mark Kaplan, Executive Director of One Laptop per Child South Africa.

One Laptop per Child launches first project in SA

31 Jul 2014

KickstART offers Stellenbosch learners hope, a future in art

KickstART offers Stellenbosch learners hope, a future in art

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DoE introduces Nike programme into school's curriculum

DoE introduces Nike programme into school's curriculum

28 Jul 2014

President Jacob Zuma says the New Development Bank brings with it tremendous development opportunities for Africa. He also called on Parliamentary members to conduct themselves with dignity and respect. Image: GCIS

Zuma responds to debate on Presidency's budget

25 Jul 2014

Some of the founding members of the Federation of South African Women, responsible for drafting the Women's Charter in 1954. Image:

August's Women's Month commemorates anniversary

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Solving the maths problem - a brain development approach

Solving the maths problem - a brain development approach

22 Jul 2014

[African EduWeek] Bringing technology into our classrooms

[African EduWeek] Bringing technology into our classrooms

21 Jul 2014

Not in front of the kids

Not in front of the kids

17 Jul 2014

Mmthata's school in Norwood has excellent facilities but is just one of many schools in the Eastern Cape that does not have enough teachers because the Education Department doesn't have the money to pay them. Image:

Education needs R137m to fill 502 posts in EC

17 Jul 2014

Unique, edible invitation to African dinosaur exhibit

Unique, edible invitation to African dinosaur exhibit

16 Jul 2014

Tsogo Sun uses chess to teach disadvantaged learners

Tsogo Sun uses chess to teach disadvantaged learners

16 Jul 2014

Grade 6 learners to apply for Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Scholarship

Grade 6 learners to apply for Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Scholarship

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Learners from Kwaggafontein Primary Farm School, one of the selected Gauteng schools, experimented with their new Energizer solar lights during an event on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 in Tarlton, Krugersdorp

Renewable energy to aid education

18 Aug 2014

First solar-powered internet school in Ghana launched

First solar-powered internet school in Ghana launched

14 Aug 2014

eduCate revision programme gets support from Samsung

eduCate revision programme gets support from Samsung

10 Aug 2014

StatPro to support the education of underprivileged children

StatPro to support the education of underprivileged children

8 Aug 2014

Water management and cleaning up of river systems is one of the goals of the National Development Plan. Image:

Publication of government's latest 'five-year plan'

8 Aug 2014

Curro's Chris van der Merwe says expects to build seven private schools a year and may own more than 80 schools by 2020

Faith restored to Curro's high growth

8 Aug 2014

Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula wants South Africans to wear the country's national colours this Friday to celebrate the SA Team's achievements at the Commonwealth Games. Image: GCIS

Celebration for athletes returning from Commonwealth Games

7 Aug 2014

R500,000 donation results in science vision being realised

R500,000 donation results in science vision being realised

6 Aug 2014

Breadline Africa delivers upcycled containers to township educare centre

Breadline Africa delivers upcycled containers to township educare centre

6 Aug 2014

GMSA addresses skills shortages

GMSA addresses skills shortages

5 Aug 2014

Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says that National Science Week boosts interest in science, innovation, engineering and technology. Image: GCIS

National Science Week underway

5 Aug 2014

MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet gives back R1m every week

MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet gives back R1m every week

1 Aug 2014

Grindrod's Alan Olivier says Brimstone's contribution, along with Calulo and Solethu will add value for shareholders

Grindrod, Brimstone deal worth R1.6bn completed

Mark Allix 1 Aug 2014

From left to right: Zodwa Dibe, Boitshepo Catholic School; Sharon Smith, Bavarian Mototcycles and DJ Fresh, 5FM handing over one of the Dignity Dreams products at Boitshepo Catholic School in Hammanskra.

Keeping a Girl in School: a long-term initiative

1 Aug 2014

From left to right: Mahdi Samodien (Principal, Prestwich Street Primary School), Irene Bailey, Lee-Anne Roberts, Bronwen Mintoor and Katie Horne (all HWB Communications) with some Prestwich Primary learners.

Books to create a culture of reading

1 Aug 2014

Learners of the Masibambane College in Orange Farm get to grips with their new XO tablets. From left to right: Anton Luttig, Regional Director for South and East Africa at MoneyGram; Pieter Steyn, Headmaster of Masibambane College and Mark Kaplan, Executive Director of One Laptop per Child South Africa.

One Laptop per Child launches first project in SA

31 Jul 2014

KickstART offers Stellenbosch learners hope, a future in art

KickstART offers Stellenbosch learners hope, a future in art

30 Jul 2014

DoE introduces Nike programme into school's curriculum

DoE introduces Nike programme into school's curriculum

28 Jul 2014

President Jacob Zuma says the New Development Bank brings with it tremendous development opportunities for Africa. He also called on Parliamentary members to conduct themselves with dignity and respect. Image: GCIS

Zuma responds to debate on Presidency's budget

25 Jul 2014

Some of the founding members of the Federation of South African Women, responsible for drafting the Women's Charter in 1954. Image:

August's Women's Month commemorates anniversary

More Matshediso 25 Jul 2014

Solving the maths problem - a brain development approach

Solving the maths problem - a brain development approach

22 Jul 2014

[African EduWeek] Bringing technology into our classrooms

[African EduWeek] Bringing technology into our classrooms

21 Jul 2014

Not in front of the kids

Not in front of the kids

17 Jul 2014

Mmthata's school in Norwood has excellent facilities but is just one of many schools in the Eastern Cape that does not have enough teachers because the Education Department doesn't have the money to pay them. Image:

Education needs R137m to fill 502 posts in EC

17 Jul 2014

Unique, edible invitation to African dinosaur exhibit

Unique, edible invitation to African dinosaur exhibit

16 Jul 2014

Tsogo Sun uses chess to teach disadvantaged learners

Tsogo Sun uses chess to teach disadvantaged learners

16 Jul 2014

Grade 6 learners to apply for Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Scholarship

Grade 6 learners to apply for Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Scholarship

16 Jul 2014

[EduWeek] A Wi-Fi solution that works, a superior alternative

[EduWeek] A Wi-Fi solution that works, a superior alternative

11 Jul 2014

Rethink Education Mxit app launches Afrikaans version

Rethink Education Mxit app launches Afrikaans version

10 Jul 2014

Marine EcoTour seeks educational sponsorship

Marine EcoTour seeks educational sponsorship

8 Jul 2014

Knowledge Centre opens in Olievenhoutbosch

Knowledge Centre opens in Olievenhoutbosch

8 Jul 2014

Schools going up in Bardale Village

Schools going up in Bardale Village

8 Jul 2014

Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga says most of the schools in South Africa have textbooks and those pupils without books had not had their rights violated. Image: GCIS

Tabs kept on school textbook deliveries

Bekezela Phakathi 2 Jul 2014

2014 McDonald's U/14 Schools League underway

2014 McDonald's U/14 Schools League underway

30 Jun 2014

How BIG is the Chinese opportunity?

Ian Henderson 26 Jun 2014

Tshwane's Mayor Kgosientso Ramokgopa wants to have 60 Fab Labs deployed at township schools. Image:

Tshwane wants more students in science, engineering

24 Jun 2014

How groundbreaking, inclusive technology is bringing low vision and blind learners into the light

How groundbreaking, inclusive technology is bringing low vision and blind learners into the light

Spintelligent 23 Jun 2014

Education expert Graeme Bloch says the new regulations should ensure greater uniformity during examinations. Image:

Examiners may need police clearance

20 Jun 2014

V&A Waterfront's Clock Tower precinct to become an ECD hotspot

V&A Waterfront's Clock Tower precinct to become an ECD hotspot

20 Jun 2014

New free learning app for pre-school children

17 Jun 2014