Education

Lay-By Challenge – Help a Parent Pay Off School Uniforms before 1st Term

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJan 4, 2022Jan 4, 2022 972 0

January is a financially difficult month for many, but for parents who need to buy new uniforms and stationery for their children, it can be very stressful.   South Africa…

Two South Africans Win at Women in Science Awards

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvDec 17, 2021 191 0

Dr Ezette du Rand and PhD student Agil Katumanyane have earned awards from the L’Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science awards.   Pretoria, South Africa (17 December 2021) – Two women from the University…

Teacher Creates Clever Christmas Gift for Children to Use Every Year

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvDec 17, 2021 975 0

The Teacher Traveller shared a clever idea for a class gift on her Facebook page, and teachers worldwide love the idea; parents love it even more!   Global (17 December…

Courage Helps South African Organisations Support Children

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvDec 6, 2021 39 0

Child protection is a vital part of changing lives in South Africa which is why Dr Dee Blackie created Courage – To empower the child welfare community.   South Africa…

Stellenbosch University Hosts 16km Walk to Pay off Students’ Debt

by Marecia Damons@GroundUp_NewsDec 1, 2021 174 0

The #Action4Inclusion campaign was started in 2020 and hopes to raise R2 million by Christmas to help those who can’t afford registration, accessing marks and other material.   Stellenbosch, South…

Young Gardeners are Building a Fynbos Corridor across the Cape Flats

by Ashraf Hendricks@GroundUp_NewsNov 23, 2021 152 0

Greenpop’s project aims to “bring Kirstenbosch” to schools.   Cape Flats, South Africa (23 November 2021) – On Friday, children from Cypress Primary School in Athlone left their classrooms to plant…

Blind Student Awive Uses Education to Beat the Poverty He Was Born Into

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNov 18, 2021 91 0

Aviwe Mado believes his education is the best way to uplift himself, and he takes it seriously; a group of donors came together to help him pay his university fees….

Founder of Ground-Breaking SA Initiative Awarded Internationally for Innovative Ideas

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNov 18, 2021Nov 18, 2021 166 0

Dr Louise van Rhyn has been awarded the ‘Ideas Into Practice’ Award by Thinkers50 for her work in boosting education in South Africa.   South Africa (18 November 2021) – Thinkers50,…

Eastern Cape Petrol Attendant Graduates Class of 2021 with Law Degree

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNov 17, 2021 981 0

Siphenkosi Nqoro, a petrol attendant, has graduated with an LLB from the University of Fort Hare; he credits his success to making the choice to study.   Mdantsane, South Africa…

And The Official Oxford Word of the Year For 2021 Is…

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeNov 4, 2021 1,266 0

Oxford Languages has just announced its 2021 Word of the Year and the publication of the language report: VAX, a Report into the language of vaccines.   Global (04 November…