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AI in Education: How South Africa can unlock better learning outcomes in 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping classrooms across the world but not without debate. In several Scandinavian countries, education authorities have recently moved to reduce screen time and reintroduce traditional textbooks, following concerns...

Kagiso Trust launches toolkit to help matric learners turn uncertainty into action

Comprehensive guide offers practical tools, study strategies and career planning support for the class of 2026 Your future doesn’t start after matric, it starts now – and you don’t have to figure it out alone. That’s the message of the Makers of the...

Injini launches new African EdTech Insights Report to drive systemic change in classrooms

Injini is pleased to announce the launch of the fourth volume of its African EdTech Insights Report, a key resource for stakeholders in the education innovation ecosystem.  Titled “When Technology Meets the Classroom: What It Takes for EdTech...

Education as infrastructure: time to rethink our funding models

While South Africa’s Constitution and National Development Plan speak of developing and enabling a skilled capable citizenry, every January, thousands of qualified, motivated, academically deserving young South Africans cannot register for tertiary...

Career-focused education : Bridging the gap between learning & the workplace

Universities have a duty to actively strengthen link between academics and employability One of the most important expectations placed on higher education today is that it prepares students for successful careers. While intellectual development...

Three decades of impact, reimagined: Engen Maths & Science Schools launches bold new blended learning platform

Since its inception in 1987, the Engen Maths & Science Schools (EMSS) programme has been a lifeline for South African learners striving to excel in Mathematics and Physical Sciences, helping to close the country’s STEM skills gap, one learner at...

Education for a connected world: Preparing students for global careers

By Shaun Fuchs, Founder of Centennial Schools The world of work is changing fast. Careers no longer sit neatly within a single industry, city, or even country; they span disciplines, time zones, technologies, and cultures. If education is to prepare...

SA schools must embrace international benchmarking to increase access to quality education

Access to quality education is a cornerstone of individual empowerment and national development. In an increasingly globalised and competitive world, South African students must be equipped not only with local knowledge, but with skills that stand up...

Learning Poverty Rate and Educational Outcomes in South Africa (Part 2)

By Dr Darius Sangari PhD, Director of Sangari Education The learning poverty rate (LPR) is a key indicator of a country’s long-term investment in education. It measures the percentage of children at age 10 who cannot read and understand a simple...
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