Two Stellenbosch University Students Uncover Massive Fraud At SASSA’s SRD Grant System
“Sometimes a system bug is so bad that it brings to light fraud or gross incompetence.”
Raise The Drinking Age To 21 – Major Changes Proposed To Drinking Laws In South Africa
While the intention is good, the ripple effect of banning alcohol sales to under-21s is surely going to be met with resistance from not only young people but hundreds of establishments that rely on the young crowds to survive.
Education Department Probing Video Of Teacher And Pupil Scuffling Over Phone
The whole scene is made even worse by the students cheering on in the background.
American Schools Enlist Genius Way To Keep Students Off Their Phones During Lessons
Anything that limits access to phones is a positive.
Teens Are Getting Blackout Drunk On ‘BORG’ Drinks In Latest Deadly Trend
Fortunately, and unfortunately, the kids are leaving a detailed social media record for future generations to learn from.
A 21-Year-Old Student Just Solved A 2,000-Year-Old Mystery
Give the kids a thousand-year-old problem and some artificial intelligence, and let them run with it.
Last Chance For Students And Teachers To Score Massive Discounts On Apple Goods
Students and teachers have until the end of March to take advantage of this great back to school special.
Latest Dates For SA School Terms And Holidays
The Department of Education has published the updated return dates and plans for schools in South Africa.
Living A Good Life In College
According to a recent survey, more than one-third of people who get admitted into four-year colleges fail to complete their programs.
Surviving The Freshman Year – Lifestyle Tips For College Students
Surveys show that more than one-third of students who get college admission drop out before the end of their freshman year.
Time Management Tips For Students With Hectic Schedules
Here, find tips on how students can improve on how they use their time while enhancing productivity.
Time Management Tips For Busy College Students
For students, balancing the numerous responsibilities and commitments makes college life challenging.
UPDATED: Schools To Reopen Next Week – What You Need To Know
The department of basic education has outlined its plan to gradually reopen schools from next week.
SA Company Offers Students Free Self-Storage In The Wake Of University Closures
Students forced to leave residences as universities shut their doors to limit the spread of coronavirus can claim a month’s free storage.
Students – Read This If You Need Somewhere To Store Your Stuff These Holidays
I get that you’re probably stressing about those upcoming exams, but you should also be thinking about where you’re going to keep your stuff when you vacate your res room.
The Easiest Way To Ensure That Your Varsity-Going Kid Is Eating Properly
Varsity digs aren’t known for being places where healthy eating and good lifestyle choices happen. Here’s what you can do about that.
Huge Plot Twist In Last Week’s Armed Robbery At Sea Point High School
Police have arrested a suspect in the Sea Point High School armed robbery case, and he had insider knowledge of the school.
Parents In South Africa Are “Outsourcing” Their Children’s Homework
As if the education system wasn’t bad enough, South African parents are now contributing to the problem by “outsourcing” homework.
250 Million Views – Chinese School Headmaster’s Dance With 700 Kids Goes Viral [Video]
Every morning, principal Zhang Pengfei leads around 700 pupils in a synchronised dance routine, and the internet absolutely loves it.
The Abuse This Jozi Teacher Endures In Class Will Break Your Heart [Video]
A grade 10 student in Gauteng is facing disciplinary proceedings after he harassed a teacher, with the footage making its way onto social media.
Intense Video And Images From Today’s #FeesMustFall Protests Around The Country [Videos]
Student protests have seen major criticism from many sides, but that doesn’t mean what they are asking for is wrong. Here’s what’s been happening so far today.
This Will Be Interesting – ‘Smart Drug’ For Students Is Safe And Improves Results
If you’re thinking of Bradley Cooper from Limitless you’re not that far off the truth, a new study on the effects of modafinil showing the positive effects it can have on students.
3 Reasons Why Students Never Get Bookshelves
I’ve been a student and I know EXACTLY why YOU are happy to live with piles of shit all over the floor, when you KNOW you need a book shelf. There are three reasons why you’ll never get one. 1) You’re a lazy piece of shit 2) You don’t have any money and you blew […]
This Is the Social Media Course You’ve Been Looking For
This is something we ALL could use. It’s a social media course, that helps you become a marketing guru. Here’s the thing: We all use social media every day. But how many of us are truly UTILISING these platforms to help us, help ourselves? As in, when last did you actually find an awesome job, […]
Call For Four-Year Undergraduate Degrees To Better Equip Learners
According to university leaders, South Africa’s school system is failing to adequately prepare learners for tertiary studies. As such, these leaders are calling for four-year undergraduate degrees to allow an extra year to improve our young adults skills.
Two British Students Paid Off Almost R500 000 In Student Debt By Selling Their Faces
Paying off student loans is never easy, even more so when decent-paying jobs are few and far between. Which is exactly what drove two British students to turn their faces into marketing and advertising real estate.
Stellenbosch University To Address Religious Practice And Residence Communities Issue
In the wake of last week’s “Dagbreek mock-exorcism” shenanigans reported in Stellenbosch paper Die Matie, the University is going to tackle the thorny issues around religion in the residences at an open forum tomorrow, according to a poster released on their social media pages. Is the shit about to hit the fan?
Alarm As Stellenbosch Residence Dabbles In Exorcism
What was the response from fellow residence mates when one Stellenbosch student had a break down? Call the campus security? Call the Counselling Unit? Not exactly… This morning’s Die Matie got the full scoop on the spooky goings on in Dagbreek two weeks ago, and we’ve got the full tale of supernatural terror, after the jump!
Move Over Bioplus: Chinese Students Cram For Exams With IV Drips Attached [PICS]
China is abuzz at the moment with pictures allegedly uploaded by a student at a high school in Hubei Province where learners are given amino acids on IV drips to help them study, while they study!. The photos were uploaded to one of China’s many Twitter-like micro-blogging sites, and we’ve got a full gallery, and the official explanation, after the jump!
UK Student Hurls Fire Extinguisher At Police From Rooftop – Charged With Attempted Murder [VIDEO]
UK student, Edward Woollard, has been sentenced to two years and eight months behind bars for violent disorder. What kind of violent disorder, you might ask? The kind of violent disorder that sees you lob a large fire extinguisher at the potentially mushy heads of policemen eight stories below you. And he got very close. Watch the video after the break.