Two student teachers tell us about the path to becoming a...
The national lockdown hit pause on schooling and learning for a while. As lockdown restrictions eased, schools and higher education resumed. Many learners had...
Meet Kholo Montsi – South Africa’s rising tennis star
At 17, Kholowam “Kholo” Montsi is a rising star in the tennis world. He won his first match at the French Open Junior this...
Heritage Day- What heritage are we celebrating? Or are we coerced...
by Thand’Olwethu Dlanga
When last he addressed the nation President Cyril Ramaphosa was upbeat. In addition to announcing a loosening of the national lockdown, he...
SRC elections in the time of COVID-19
Many students at South African universities and colleges were forced to adjust to online learning due to COVID-19 conditions. Now another university process has...
No data or support: the reality of learning through lockdown in...
The digital divide impacts on students’ academic success and wellbeing, but there are ways to save the academic year and support students’ mental health,...
Students Speak About Their Online Learning Experiences
Most universities in South Africa have taken their academic programme online. Even with support from these institutions to students, it hasn’t been an easy...
Looking Ahead: School Admissions Processes And Placement Must Be Improved
The Covid-19 pandemic has placed significant pressure on an already strained education system. As the plans for the current school year remain uncertain, there...
Here’s What Went Down In The Greenside Fight
You may have seen the videos - a large group of people engaged in multiple fights on a street in Greenside, Johannesburg. It’s funny....
Survey Finds Young People Are Worried About War, Unemployment, and Corruption
“Millennials see catastrophic war as a real likelihood in their lifetime” found the Millennials on War survey from the International Committee of the Red...
The EFFSC Is Going Nowhere
COMMENT
I am not going to argue the case for the Economic Freedom Fighters Students Command (EFFSC) WRITES SIYA NYULU. I have already done...
Gender-based Violence: Main Issue Youth Care About
Young people - especially survivors of gender-based violence - actually just want better access to healthcare. “Apathetic and uninterested young people” seems to be...
This Is For You If You’re Confused By Ok Boomer
MAKING SENSE OF THE INTERNET
“Ok Boomer” is a meme currently flooding the internet. From Tik Tok videos to Twitter gifs, “Ok Boomer” is EVERYWHERE....
Ugandan Climate Activist Vanessa Nakate Is Fighting For The Congo
Young people all over the world have been raising their voices around the growing climate crisis facing the world. Inspired by Swedish teenager Greta...
Youth Urges KZN DBE To Release Its Scholar Transport Policy
Around 483 633 learners in KwaZulu Natal (KZN) walk more than half an hour in one direction to school each day, according to the...
Essentials For Matric Students
Matric students all across South Africa officially began their final examinations on October 23. Punted as the most important examinations for school learners, thousands...
#YBAA19: These Awards Are Helping Young People Grow Small Businesses
“The Young Business Achiever Awards (YBAA) goes as far as to say that entrepreneurship is an antidote to poverty,” said Shaakira Rahiman-Saleh, spokesperson for...
The Gruve App Helps Users Locate The Groove, But At What...
A new app will allow users to host and attend events and activities in users’ areas. Launching in November 2019, the app sounds like...
19-Year-Old Gaelan Wort Just Published His First Dystopian Epic
At the age of 19, film student Gaelan Wort has crafted a dystopian epic and plans for it to be part of a trilogy....
Is Flying Worth The Environmental Cost? Greta Thunberg Says No
Greta Thunberg is currently sailing around the world. The 16-year-old climate change activist is heading from Sweden to the United Nations headquarters in New...
From Unemployment To Owning A Company – Young People In Palmridge...
Unemployment levels in South Africa are at an all time high. The economy is in dire straits with no solution in sight. However, a...
