BEYOND THE BADGE
There is a particular moment in many school calendars when names are read out, badges are handed over and next year’s prefects, captains and...
Sangari Expands Access to Umety Immersive VR Education Solutions
TVET growing need for practical, future-ready skills training supported by immersive technology
Sangari South Africa, an established distributor of Umety’s immersive VR education solutions, is...
THE MATRIC SURVIVOR: A STORY OF RESILIENCE, HOPE AND NEVER GIVING...
From failing Matric twice to becoming a manager and published author, Koketso Madibana is inspiring young people to believe in themselves.
Koketso Madibana, known as...
Trauma-informed education: Looking beyond behaviour to understand learners
Citizen Leader Lab recently brought together Dr Leandi Erasmus and Tracy Winde for a conversation on trauma-informed education and what it means for learners,...
Qualifications that integrate AI prepare graduates for success in any role
Graduates are entering a job market shaped by Artificial intelligence (AI). The technology is putting work that was once prohibitively expensive or commercially unviable...
Lessons from the Playground: Have we forgotten how to play together?
Johannesburg, 13 October 2026: I grew up on a playground that wouldn’t pass a modern safety inspection by a country mile. Besides the devilishly...
Taking Aim at Number Anxiety: Dartboard Maths Partners with SOS Children’s...
Mathematics is more than just formulas on a chalkboard—it is a vital key to opening future opportunities. Yet for millions of young learners, numbers...
Holistic Learning Starts With Seeing The Whole Child
Holistic learning can sound like a broad educational idea, but in the early years it is quite practical. It starts with recognising that a...
Different Minds, Stronger Families: Building a Mental Health Toolkit that Fits
World Mental Health Day puts the spotlight on how families can support neurodivergent children through understanding, connection and practical tools that respect their individual...
Listen Before You Fix: Why Teenagers Need to Feel Heard
Active listening, honest conversations and healthy parental role modelling can help teenagers feel safe enough to speak openly about their mental health.
A teenager finally...
Behind “I’m Fine”: Helping Teenagers Navigate Anxiety and Stress
World Mental Health Day highlights the hidden pressures teenagers carry, and the difference parents and teachers can make by noticing, listening and offering support.
Every...
Small Conversations, Stronger Children: Building Confidence Through Connection
Ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2026, Glenwood House in George highlights how trusted relationships, supportive classrooms and everyday conversations can...



















