BusinessTech reports that several major South African companies, including Old Mutual, Sasol and Shoprite, are offering bursary opportunities for the 2027 academic year. This may be useful for students exploring funding options for tertiary study in South...

The planning team in Vanzylsrus (Northern Cape) has announced a community celebration to mark the completion of the Vulture Geoglyph, one of the largest geoglyphs in South Africa. The event, scheduled for 9 May 2026, will include a marathon and cycling event, musical...

Source: Daily Maverick – Published 23 January 2026 As the world of work becomes ever more unpre­dict­able, career coun­selling helps people nav­ig­ate change and build resi­li­ence by look­ing inward. In this world, career coun­selling focuses on nav­ig­at­ing...

Source: BizNews (Health) – Published 20 January 2026 In a rapidly evolving job market, careers no longer follow linear paths — they demand adaptability, self-awareness, and purpose-driven action. This recent BizNews piece highlights how individuals can successfully...

"The world of work today, in the 21st century, is far more unpredictable than it was in the 20th century. Jobs come and go, roles change constantly, and automation and digital disruption are the only constants. Many young people will one day do jobs that don’t yet...

Professor Kobus Maree says emotional balance and routine are as vital as studying. As matric final exams get underway this week, educational psychologist Professor Kobus Maree is urging pupils to focus not only on academics but emotional resilience and self-care as...

Professor Kobus Maree says emotional balance and routine are as vital as studying. As matric final exams get underway this week, educational psychologist Professor Kobus Maree is urging pupils to focus not only on academics but emotional resilience and self-care as...

“Motherhood is often romanticised in society as an ingrained maternal instinct that guides women naturally into nurturing roles. However, as Professor Kobus Maree from the University of Pretoria’s Department of Educational Psychology explains, the reality is far more...

South Africa needs to produce 10 times more engineers to compete globally. But, in 2023, only 3% of matric students achieved a distinction in mathematics, and over 77% got less than 50%. These figures highlight a growing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and...

UP EXPERT OPINION – ‘There’s reason to remain upbeat about the future’ – UP educational psychology expert to matriculants at career crossroads ‘Moenie leerlinge met bangpraatjies wegdryf van wiskunde’ Education crisis looms in 2025 as budget cuts threaten teachers’...