The Western Cape department of education(WCED) has opened another window for grades R,1 and 8 applications until next month. David Maynier, the minister of education in the Western Cape ssid the on-time applications window for grades R, 1 and 8 closed at midnight on 14 April 2026, and the parents of 166 144 learners applied on time for a place in a…
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Consistency Wins: Why Showing Up Beats Talent
A lot of people believe success comes from talent. But in real life? Consistency beats talent. Every time. In school, you’ll see talented people: They stand out quickly. But many of them don’t go far. Why? Because talent without consistency fades. Meanwhile, the person who shows up every day: That…
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FSRWA’s Lekalakala upbeat about girls’ rugby in FS
The Free State Rugby Women’s Association (FSRWA) held successful rugby clinics for schools in the Mangaung Metro at the beginning of the month. The clinics, held at the Clive Solomon sports complex in Heidedal, Bloemfontein, were targeted at girls aged 13 and 14. Lebogang Lekalakala, the chairperson of FSWRA, said…
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Customers First: Why People Matter More Than Profit
Everyone starts a business with the idea of making money. That is normal. Money is important, and it is often the motivation behind taking the first step. However, one of the biggest mistakes young entrepreneurs make is putting profit at the center of everything from the very beginning. The truth…
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Mackenzie bemoans shambolic national schools athletics challenges
The Western Cape department of cultural affairs and sport is furious with the administrative debacle that led to the cancellation of the South African schools athletics championships this year. The athletics event was scheduled to be held during the school”Easter holidays. Ricardo Mackenzie, the minister of cultural affairs and sport…
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From Side Hustle to Real Business
A lot of students start something small. Selling snacks.Helping with assignments.Designing posters. But they treat it like a side hustle. And that’s where they get stuck. A side hustle is something you do: There’s no system. No plan. Just effort. A real business is different. You: You take it seriously.…
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WCED grade 8 applications close April 14
The Western Cape department’ of education (WCED) has announced that applications for grade 7 are open and are to close mid April. The department says parents are responsible for applying on time for a place in a school for their child. “But the parents of 28003 grade7 learners currently attending…
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