https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/498.html South Africa Primary and Secondary Education news 15 Primary & Secondary Education news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/498.html en-us Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:39:58 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/limpopo-and-free-state-educators-shine-at-26th-national-teaching-awards-747392a Teachers from Limpopo and the Free State have been recognised at the 26th National Teaching Awards for innovative classroom practices, inclusive education and leadership that extends beyond the traditional classroom. 1-272232 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Primary & Secondary Education South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/more-than-a-curriculum-the-real-value-of-choosing-a-teaching-career-636271a Gauteng’s growing learner population is placing increasing pressure on teachers and schools. Learner enrolment in the province has more than doubled, from 1.4 million in 1995 to more than 2.8 million in 2026, with overcrowding in some township and inner-city schools reaching 60 to 70 learners per teacher. The province also faces a shortage of qualified educators in Mathematics, Science and Technology, with an estimated shortfall of 370 teachers in key technical subjects. 1-272221 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Primary & Secondary Education South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/richfield-teacher-impact-award-celebrates-the-teachers-who-make-a-lasting-difference-181146a The Richfield Teacher Impact Award, in partnership with 5FM, invites South Africans to recognise teachers whose encouragement and guidance have shaped their lives. Ahead of World Teachers’ Day, the campaign celebrates the lasting influence of teachers beyond the classroom. 1-272198 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Primary & Secondary Education South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/regenesys-launches-cambridge-education-online-school-636611a Regenesys Education has launched Regenesys Online School, a Cambridge International education offering that provides a structured, teacher-led school experience that learners can access from home. 1-272181 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Primary & Secondary Education South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-magical-match-why-tutoring-success-starts-with-the-right-fit-414419a October is an important opportunity to recognise the teachers who shape, guide and inspire South Africa’s learners. With National Teacher Appreciation Month taking place throughout October and World Teachers’ Day marked on 5 October, it is also a fitting time to reflect on something at the heart of great teaching: understanding the learner in front of you. 1-272155 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Primary & Secondary Education South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-aps-calculator-we-built-for-our-own-team-is-now-free-for-every-matric-414489a Genius Premium Tuition built an APS calculator for its Education Consultants and tutors to use when assessing families and planning university applications. After a lot of requests to open it up, it is now live for students and parents at geniuspremiumtuition.com/aps-calculator/, with no sign-up and no charge. 1-272105 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Primary & Secondary Education South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/beyond-heritagemonth-giving-indigenous-languages-a-place-in-the-classroom-303378a Every September, South Africans are encouraged to celebrate their heritage. We speak about the languages passed down by our parents and grandparents, the stories they carry and the importance of keeping them alive. Yet in many classrooms, those same languages have little room when learners study science, work through mathematics or write a test. 1-272103 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Primary & Secondary Education South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mastering-the-psychology-of-matric-525870a Matric exams are looming large for almost 900,000 South African learners who are on the final leg of their 12-year school journey. With prelims behind them, what lies ahead is around four weeks of dedicated study time before the exam schedule runs from mid-October to the end of November. For most of the class of 2026, this is likely to be the most high-pressure, high-stakes time of their young lives. 1-272036 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Primary & Secondary Education South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/grade-r-is-no-longer-just-preparation-for-big-school-419299a Future Nation Schools calls on parents to rethink the first year of formal education ahead of 2027 academic year. South Africa has spent years asking whether children are ready for school. We should also be asking whether our schools are ready for the child. 1-271985 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Primary & Secondary Education South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ai-in-the-classroom-why-it-should-support-teachers-not-replace-critical-thinking-308188a With all the hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), it is unsurprising that fearmongering has taken root, especially when it comes to education. That fear, it turns out, is justified. At the start of this month, world-renowned scientific journal Nature published an article which revealed the problem has reached such concerning levels that universities are hiding “Trojan horse” prompts in assignments and redesigning exams that chat bots cannot pass. Why? Because they can no longer trust the work that is submitted. 1-271983 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Primary & Secondary Education South Africa