Education

As Matric students sit down to write their final exams, public attention understandably fixes on the Class of 2026. Far less noticed is the parallel reality facing Grade 11s. 

As a record number of candidates sit their final exams, last year's results show learners at no-fee schools are doing far more than keeping pace. They are producing most of the country's university entrants. 

Dr Kiru Pillay is the new Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology at Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology and will lead the strategic development of the faculty. 

Leaders in the education sector are calling for greater efforts to empower girls, build their confidence and develop their leadership skills while addressing barriers such as gender-based violence, teenage pregnancy and unequal educational opportunities.

A career in technology can take you in many exciting directions. You could work with data, protect critical systems or help businesses use AI more effectively – to name only a few.  

For many matriculants, a gap year can sound deeply appealing after the pressure of their final school year.  Dingaan Moropane at Waterfall School of Business explains that having a completely unstructured year is rarely advisable. 

Landing your first job in the creative sector can be difficult when you’re competing against graduates with similar qualifications.  Avi Ramsundra from AAA School of Advertising has some practical advice for grads. 

The Central Applications Office, also referred to as CAO, is used by many colleges and universities in South Africa for applications. Here's which colleges and universities use CAO and other information you will need.

You can reap the benefits of effective conversational leadership in teams This and much more in the “License to Lead” programme

Matric exams are looming large for almost 900 000 South African learners who are on the final leg of their 12-year school journey.  SACAP has launched the new 8-episode vodcast, The Psychology of Matric, to help this year’s Matrics and their families with a roadmap for navigating the emotional landscape of final exams.