Education

Two South Africans Win at Women in Science Awards

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvDecember 17, 2021 797 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@tylerleighvDecember 17, 2021 2,279 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@tylerleighvDecember 6, 2021 618 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_NewsDecember 1, 2021 906 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_NewsNovember 23, 2021 563 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@tylerleighvNovember 18, 2021 527 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@tylerleighvNovember 18, 2021November 18, 2021 912 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@tylerleighvNovember 17, 2021 1,846 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@BrentLindequeNovember 4, 2021 1,865 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…

Exciting School Programme is Visiting Under-Resourced Schools for Free!

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvOctober 29, 2021October 29, 2021 1,002 0

The Smart Living outreach programme is currently visiting under-resourced schools thanks to a generous donor – this is how to sign your school up.   Cape Town, South Africa (29…