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Sunday, June 8, 2025

Tamara Mafilika

Multimedia Journalist, IOL News

Technology is the key to bridging the education divide in South Africa

South Africa’s education system is in crisis.

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From high school to tertiary education: practical tips to get you through

First-year students often find the transition from high school to university both exciting and challenging.

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Edukite provides free learning app for Northern Cape matriculants

In recent years, South Africa's higher education system has experienced turbulent times. COVID-19 has forced a dramatic shift from on-campus to online learning.

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Do you need a permit to work while studying abroad?

South African international students have questions about working while studying abroad, including whether it’s possible, how to do it, if a work permit is needed, and the number of hours allowed. These questions show the topic is an essential one for students.

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The cost of studying in South Africa: What you need to know

Cost of tertiary education has sky-rocketed so parents have to prepare facing expenses.

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Are you planning to study online in 2023? Here’s some expert advice

Most people fail at their New Year's resolutions because they aren't being SMART – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. However, pursuing higher education typically involves all of these elements.

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Top 5 animation courses for 2023

Since the dawn of time, animation has played a key role in storytelling. There has always been something that touches our hearts, whether it is our favourite childhood masterpieces or contemporary awareness documentaries.

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Artificial Intelligence and higher education in SA: What universities must consider now

It is important that more South African schools integrate technology into the curriculum instead of treating it as a stand-alone subject.

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Are you not happy with your matric results? Here's how to improve them

During May/June, supplementary exams will be available for matric pupils who wish to improve their results.

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Here’s how to get your matriculation second time around

A disappointing matric result is not the end of your journey.

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Alternative study options for those who failed matric

If you did not pass matric, you have other options for study.

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How to get your results – 4 ways to check your Matric results

Preparations are underway for 2023 school openings with the start of the new year.

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Back-to-school lunches made easy with freezer-friendly sandwiches

In households across the country, preparations for the new school year are well under way. There is a lot of work going on right now, from buying stationery and covering books to washing uniforms and labelling belongings. However, school lunches are rarely considered in the back-to-school planning.

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Providing guidance to children about tertiary education

In an increasingly competitive world of work, parents must be able to support their children in choosing a tertiary education.

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Smart saving tips for back to school shopping - during inflation

Parents are worried about the increasing costs of school supplies this year.

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Study Buddy Fund bursary application for 2023 reopens

The struggle to secure funding for higher education has landed most prospective students standing in unemployment queues trying to get a job while others keep their eyes out for bursary opportunities.

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Vuma’s sanitary pad drive gives Tshwane girls carefree days and uninterrupted education

Most households in South Africa are already struggling for survival, and the choice between buying a loaf of bread to satisfy a grumbling stomach, or a sanitary pad for a young girl’s period, is a common one.

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Online school checklist: Finding the best for your child in a crowded field

After signing up for online schools whose marketing didn't match their delivery, pupils in South Africa are going through a difficult time and their parents are trying to rectify the situation, so that their children don’t have to repeat the year.

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Matriculation exam tips: Five unconventional ideas

Exam stress, in particular, can be overwhelming and exhausting. It’s important to find coping strategies that work for you in order to eliminate the risk of burnout.

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What is the best way to motivate children to learn?

It is common for children of all ages to spontaneously engage in play when given the opportunity.

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Here are 3 ways teachers can help pupils study using social media

The use of social media and technology has become an integral part of our everyday lives.

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Sharpen your exam skills with these tips and tricks

Grades 8 to 11 are counting down to their end-of-year exams.

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16 Ideas for a learners’ guide to ace online exams

Majority of learners were pressured to learn remotely because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Sharpen your exam skills with 5 tips and tricks

After months of attending classes and submitting assignments, exam season is here. And with it comes multiple hours of revision, which can be a difficult thing to master.

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