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Education
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Some Wonderful Stories From Siya Kolisi’s High School Days
13 Jun 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Siya was earmarked for greatness from an early age, overcoming immense adversity during his rise to the top. Grey High School had a big role to play.
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The Terrifying Nursery Rhyme Five-Year-Olds Are Learning About School Shootings
11 Jun 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Sometimes it’s easy to forget about how worried some American parents must be about the safety of their children. This song is a jarring reminder.
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Keen To Teach English In Asia? Watch Out For This Scam
11 Jun 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Many South Africans head over to the likes of South Korea to teach English, but here’s one Capetonian’s cautionary tale to make sure you do your homework.
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Posh Jozi School Has A Bit Of A Crime Problem
06 Jun 2018 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Apparently parents of girls at Roedean School are in shock, after news that a 22-year-old man was arrested for breaking into the hostel did the rounds.
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You Probably Can’t Spell The Word That Won This 14-Year-Old America’s National Spelling Bee [Video]
01 Jun 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
In order to win a national spelling bee, this 14-year-old kid from Texas was given one chance to spell a ridiculous word. He nailed it.
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Remember The Eastern Cape Student Who Was Accidentally Given R14 Million? Here’s The Latest
30 May 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For a couple of months, Sibongile Mani was on top of the world and living the high life. Turns out that all came crashing down rather dramatically.
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Some Nasty School Fees Stats You Might Want To Consider
17 May 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Well done on making another human, parents – now get ready to pay for that privilege. Some of these school fees projections are pretty terrifying.
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This Is The First South African To Become An Obama Fellow
17 Apr 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
After her community faced possible eviction, Koketso Moeti created a mobile platform that encourage activism. She nailed it, and this is her reward.
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Hang On, What Is South Africa’s Oldest School?
13 Apr 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Being known as one of South Africa’s oldest schools comes with a certain prestige factor, but maybe you’ve been wrong all along.
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Chumani Maxwele’s Latest Protest Took Place During His Graduation Ceremony [Video]
09 Apr 2018 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Chumani Maxwele has made quite a name for himself with his protests, and on Friday he once again caused a stir during a graduation ceremony.
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Parktown Boys’ High School Has A Bit Of A Racism Problem
03 Apr 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
After their waterpolo coach was removed following a series of sexual abuse claims, parents of pupils at Parktown Boys’ High School have been left less than impressed.
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Apple Is Hosting An Education-Focused Event, But No One Knows Why
23 Mar 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
As secretive as ever, Apple will be hosting an event on Tuesday focused on education. And, as predictable as ever, some forecasts have been made.
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Armed Robbery And Shootout At SA’s Second Most Expensive School
20 Mar 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
One of the country’s most prestigious (and costly) schools was the scene of a shootout between robbers and security guards early Monday morning.
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A List Of Top Global MBA Universities And What Salary You Can Expect Once You’re Done
19 Mar 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Ticking off an MBA is a big foot up in the business world, and here’s a look at how much one might earn if that MBA comes from the world’s most respected universities.
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Ghanaian Teacher Using Blackboard To Teach Students Microsoft Word Goes Viral
01 Mar 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Without access to a computer, a Ghanaian teacher draws Microsoft Word on a blackboard every single year to teach his pupils about IT. He deserves high praise.
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What Is Markus Jooste’s Old School Going To Do With The 10 Bar He Gave Them?
23 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Back when Markus was flush with cash, and his name didn’t immediately bring to mind scandal, he was very generous to his former school. This has put them in a tricky position.
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Still Paying Full Price For A MacBook When You’re A Student? Stop Being Silly
23 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
There’s just something about working on a MacBook that feels right. If you’re thinking about joining the Apple army, you really shouldn’t be paying full price.
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Australian University’s Initiation Rituals Are Very, Very Messed Up
21 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Australia’s University of Newcastle is under fire after a video of their hazing practices came to light. That chap drinking out of a dog’s bowl is just the tip.
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Nine-Year-Old Accidentally Shares Pot-Laced Sweets At School – Doesn’t End Well
23 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
When a fifth grader handed out some treats to her school friends, little did she know they were laced with THC. It didn’t take long for the school to realise what was going on.
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Gauteng Teacher Under Fire For Racist Rant, Calls Pupils “Idiot Blacks” [Video]
23 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
After her sister came home from school crying, a Twitter user posted a video of a Grade 9 social science teacher unleashing a tirade against black students.
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Fights, Stun Grenades As Hoërskool Overvaal Turns Into Afriforum / EFF Showdown [Videos]
17 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Following last week’s court ruling, and in the wake of threats by some parents that the school would be burnt to the ground, day one of Hoërskool Overvaal’s year has been intense.
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Fascinating Insight Into Kim Jong Un’s Swiss Boarding School Days
15 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Although we have much to learn about the North Korean dictator, some of his ex-classmates can offer some insight into his character back in the day.
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No, 2017’s Maths And Science Matric Results Weren’t Better Than Previous Years
09 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Many have been harking on about our improved science and maths results, but if you scratch just beneath the surface you’ll find it’s not all roses.
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Twitter Tears Into Cape Town Art Exhibition [Images]
15 Dec 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Yes, that is a plastic fork stuck into a cushion. Local comedian Simmi Areff popped into an art exhibition on Wednesday and he wasn’t very impressed.
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Stellies University Study Finally Answers Whether SA Boys Or Girls Are Smarter
29 Nov 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s an argument as old as time, but now a study coming out of Stellies might finally put this one to bed. Let’s get ready to rumble.
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Apparently Mugabe Fell Asleep During His First Public Appearance Since The ‘Coup’ [Image]
17 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
For the first time since the ‘coup’, Robert Mugabe appeared in public. As history tends to repeat itself, reports say he took a little kip during the graduation ceremony.
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Have You Heard About ‘Ad Astra’, The Super Secretive School Started By Elon Musk?
15 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
Fed up with the “assembly line” format of schooling, Elon Musk started his own school for kids called Ad Astra. Not much is known about it, except for a few deets.
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Here’s How Intense UCT’s Exam Security Will Be
15 Nov 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
It’s that time of the year over at the University of Cape Town, and the tertiary institution is pulling out all the stops to make sure exams are not disrupted.
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10 Things You Should Know About The University Fees Report
14 Nov 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday saw JZ release the long-awaited Heher Commission report, packed full of recommendations. Not that those mean much to dearest Jacob.
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Disgusting: Faeces Strewn Everywhere As Students Trash UCT
03 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Once again, students at UCT have taken to protesting against the annual rise in university fees and are going to extreme lengths to get noticed.
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