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Education
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It Was Easier For Black South African Students To Graduate During Apartheid
26 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Access to education is one of the foundations of a great country, but unfortunately South Africa has failed to provide one of our most basic and vital needs.
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Retiring Selborne Primary Headmaster Loves Hiring “Sexy Blondes”
20 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
After 30 years of service to the school, including 20 years as the headmaster, it’s time for Doug to hang up his boots. About his final interview, though.
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There’s Some Serious UCT / Rocking The Daisies Drama Brewing Over A Philosophy Test
04 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 2 Comments
Due to the “unusual term structure this year”, one UCT philosophy lecturer has caused an uproar after deciding to give Daisies fans a break.
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Obama Talking About Dropping Malia Off At College Will Make You Really Miss Him [Video]
28 Sep 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s not easy for any father to drop his daughter off at university, even if you’re the former leader of the free world. Even the Secret Service couldn’t help him.
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The GetSmarter Career Path Profiles: Are You On The Right Track?
27 Sep 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Whether you’re looking to start out, stand out or make a move within your role, knowing where to apply your energy and focus is a common stall. Help is at hand.
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Norway’s End Of School Party Puts Plett Rage To Shame
27 Sep 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I know you and your mates crushed so many cold ones with the boys in Plett and Umhlanga, but you have nothing on the teen rager that goes on over in Norway.
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A Quick Look At SA’s Top Rugby Schools For 2017
19 Sep 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
It’s probably not the best week to chat rugby, given what went down on Saturday, but we remain competitive on the schoolboy front. Here’s who comes out tops.
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The KZN Corporal Punishment Video That Has Parents Up In Arms
12 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
A teacher from a KZN school is in hot water after a video of him abusing two learners went viral. Don’t start with the ‘back in my day’ stuff.
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German Expat Isn’t Very Impressed With Tamboerskloof’s ‘Nazi’ School Street Sign
11 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Used to indicate the location of private schools in South Africa, one German expat got a Nazi surprise when she saw the symbol in Tamboerskloof.
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Julius Malema On Stage, Collecting His Degree [Video]
07 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
Last night, Julius Malema was awarded his second degree via the University of South Africa. His whole family, and EFF buddies, were in attendance.
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Eastern Cape Rugby Derby Descends Into Chaos At Final Whistle – Drunk Parents To Blame? [Video]
06 Sep 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Rugby fathers love shouting encouragement (and hurling insults) from the touchline, but the ending of this Dale College / Queens College derby match was a farce.
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That R14 Million Student Is Now A Full-Blown Celebrity On Campus [Video]
05 Sep 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s turned into an absolute circus over at Walter Sisulu University, with yesterday’s press conference a real beaut. Oh, and apparently she blew that R818k on food and books.
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This Is How The Student Might Pay Back The R818k She Blew
04 Sep 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Sibongile Mani is currently living the ‘when good times go bad’ life, and paying back that R818 000 isn’t going to be easy. Let’s crunch some numbers.
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This Is How That Eastern Cape Student Blew Through R818 000 In 73 Days
31 Aug 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
When you wake up to find an extra R14 million in your account, there are a few ways to proceed. Blowing through it at a rate of knots didn’t seem to work out.
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SA Uni Accidentally Deposits R14 Million Into Student’s Account, Spending Spree Begins
30 Aug 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
What would you do if you woke up to find a cool R14 million landing in your bank account? One Eastern Cape student decided to splash the cash.
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Outcry Over Cheerleader Splits Video
25 Aug 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You need a certain degree of flexibility to pull off the splits, although one school in Colorado are under the pump for the way they ensure that happens.
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UCT Senior Management Under Fire After Paying Themselves Fat Performance Bonuses
07 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Max Price and company have been called out for excessive bonus payouts for 2016, after calls for staff and management to save money with cost-cutting measures.
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The Eight Most In-Demand Freelance Skills In 2017
31 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’re tired of working for the man, or you want to earn a little extra on the side, these are the skills you should be looking to master.
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Stellies Facebook Video Goes Viral – Man Allegedly Called A ‘Hotnot’ And Punched In The Face
31 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 2 Comments
A night out in Stellies turned into a nightmare, when Terence Makapan confronted a group of students he says verbally abused him.
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“Race Crisis” At Prestigious Jozi School Leaves Parents Fuming
27 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
St Johns College has a long and storied history as an educational institution, but the actions of a geography teacher are dragging its name through the mud.
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Terrifying Look At The Cost Of One Year’s University Fees In South Africa
13 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Go ahead guess what you think it’ll cost, and then go ahead and double that. That’s basically what you’re looking at if you head off to further your education.
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Let’s Talk About The “Great Dumbing Down Of The South African Child”
13 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I know your child is literally the most gifted youngster the world has ever seen (and strikingly beautiful), but as a whole we are doing our children no favours.
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‘Ethical Hacking’ Is The Next Big Thing – Here’s What You Need To Know
11 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Ever wanted to become a hacker, but don’t want to end up in jail? Become an ‘ethical hacker’, make moola and avoid being locked up – winning.
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UCT’s SRC Rocked By Rape Allegations
07 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
After allegations were brought forward, a meeting of the council concluded in the suspension of two of UCT’s SRC members. Here are the deets.
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Harvard Tracked Over 1 000 People For 75 Years To Find The Recipe For Happiness [Video]
04 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Ever wondered what it takes to be happy? The longest study ever conducted on the matter has provided some pretty interesting observations.
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Eat Your Heart Out, Hilton – This Is The Most Expensive School In The World
29 Jun 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The world’s most expensive school is situated in Switzerland, where around 400 learners enrol each year and live the life of luxury. Here’s what it offers.
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Seth Rotherham Reviews His Harvard Business School Experience
25 Jun 2017 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
You can catch the editorial review of my studies at Harvard Business School in the latest issue of Fast Company magazine. Here’s an excerpt.
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Bishops First Team Rugby Coach Attacked And Stabbed In Home
22 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Following a reported robbery attempt, the Bishops First XV rugby coach was rushed to hospital for an emergency operation.
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Cambridge Uni’s May Ball Is Basically A Posh Plett Rage [Images]
20 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
They might have produced Nobel Prize winners, and other esteemed members of society, but over at Cambridge University they still know how to boogie.
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BREAKING: Western Cape Schools Are Officially Closed Tomorrow Thanks To The Storm
06 Jun 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
It’s official: schools in the Western Cape will be closed tomorrow. Wee rate that means businesses should be, too.
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