#BizTrends2026 | Reddam House Waterfall's Robyn Gouws: Girls are taking Stem by storm

[Robyn Gouws] Robyn Gouws, Coding and Robotics teacher at Reddam House Waterfall, believes the next wave of Stem innovation will be shaped by girls – if schools make space for them...

#BizTrends2026 | College SA's Aunyana Moloisane: How AI and flexible education can unlock South Africa's potential

[Aunyana Moloisane] Aunyana Moloisane, the managing director of College SA by Optimi, believes the most profound impact we can have on the future is how we choose to approach education today...

#BizTrends2026 | The IIE's Dr Mario Landman: Tremors and quakes - trends shifting education

[Mario Landman] Dr Mario Landman, executive of Education Technology and Innovation at The Independent Institute of Education, looks at various trends shifting the higher education landscape in 2026 and beyond...

#BizTrends2026 | Centennial Schools' Shaun Fuchs: Reinventing education beyond the blackboard

[Shaun Fuchs] Shaun Fuchs, CEO and founder of Centennial Schools, looks at seven trends he believes will redefine how schools will teach, learn, and lead in 2026 and beyond...

Record-breaking results as 2025 matrics hit 88% pass rate

[Shan Radcliffe] Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube announced the 2025 matric class achieved an 88% pass rate for the National Senior Certificate - marking a 0.7% increase from 2024 and a new record for the country...

[UPDATE] Matric 2025 results release: Key dates and access details

[Shan Radcliffe] There's only one week to go until the matric class of 2025 receive their individual marks next Tuesday, following the DBE's release of the NSC examination results on Monday, 12 January...

Schools given bonus day off in 2026 academic calendar

[Shan Radcliffe] With public schools across the country opening for the academic year next week - here's a quick look at what teachers, students and HR can expect from the 2026 school calendar...

A Bumper Year of Growth, innovation and Celebration at Afda in 2025 - Afda

[Earle Holmes] 2025 saw Afda announce the upcoming launch of its new Afda Hatfield campus in Tshwane, set to open in 2026...

Afda welcomes Pauli van Dyk as dean of new Hatfield Campus opening in 2026 - Afda

[Earle Holmes] Afda is delighted to announce the appointment of Pauli van Dyk as dean of the new AFDA Hatfield campus which opens its doors to students in 2026...

How learnerships transform training into business success

[Daniel Orelowitz] Behind the compliance and B-BBEE scorecard points, learnerships deliver real, measurable value to businesses...

The Afda Graduation Festival 2025 - Afda

[Earle Holmes] Celebrating and showcasing the future stars of the creative economy...

Afda Alumni Richard Finn Gregory’s documentary series School Ties nominated for International Emmy - Afda

[Earle Holmes] AFDA alumnus Richard Finn Gregory has gained international acclaim with his four-part documentary series School Ties..

Afda alumni in key roles on The Heart is a Muscle – SA’s official entry to the Oscars - Afda

[Earle Holmes] Afda is proud to announce that the National Film and Video Foundation has selected The Heart is a Muscle as the country’s official submission at the 98th Academy Awards...

#Newsmaker: At the heart of great teaching is connection - Brian Armitage, Reddam House

[Shan Radcliffe] Bizcommunity caught up with Brian Armitage, following his recent appointment as executive head of Reddam House Helderfontein, to chat about his journey so far and vision for the school...

#WomensMonth: You are your own competition - Gugu Ndebele, executive director of Owlag

[Shan Radcliffe] As we come to the close of Women's Month, we sit down with Gugu Ndebele, executive director of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, for one last conversation...

What Jannie Mouton's R7.2bn buyout offer would mean for Curro

[Shan Radcliffe] Billionaire businessman and founder of Capitec and the PSG Group, Jannie Mouton has set his sights on acquiring JSE-listed private school group, Curro Holdings, for R7.2bn...

Afda Alumna Muneera Sallies Wins at National Arts and Culture Awards - Afda

[Earle Holmes] Afda is proud to celebrate the success of alumna Muneera Sallies, the director of the film Old Righteous Blues...

#WomensMonth: Your voice matters, loudly, clearly, and without apology - Dumisani Tshabalala, Owlag

[Shan Radcliffe] This Women's Month, Dumisani Tshabalala, head of Academics at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, pays tribute to women in education and the girls he teaches...

Afda expands to Tshwane with new campus and welcomes new deans across the country - Afda

[Earle Holmes] Afda is thrilled to announce the opening of its fifth campus in Hatfield, Tshwane in 2026, building on its established campuses in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Gqeberha...

#WomensMonth: Being a woman is the greatest strength of all - Phuti Mogale, Head of Senior School, Roedean

[Shan Radcliffe] This Women's Month, we talk to Phuti Mogale, the new Head of Senior School at Roedean, about teaching young girls that "being a woman is not a crutch or a weakness. Rather, it is the greatest strength of all."