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Matric learners urged to refrain from attending ‘pens down’ parties

By Ragheema Mclean As matric learners across the country near the end of their final exams, authorities and organizations are ramping up efforts to discourage the dangerous “pens down” celebrations that have been linked to underage drinking, drug use, and tragic incidents. World Changers Candidate, a non-governmental organization, has launched the SAY NO to Pens Down campaign to raise awareness among learners and their parents about the risks associated with […]

today26 November 2024

Local

Hope for the Future supports matrics with breakfast program during exams

As matric exams continue, Hope for the Future, a local non-profit organization, remains committed to providing hearty breakfasts to ensure students are nourished and ready for their exams. Executive Director Vanessa Nelson explained, “The breakfast is doing great. Just this morning, we ran out of Corn Flakes and milk,” adding that today’s menu included various cereals, potato fritters, vetkoek with chicken livers, apples, coffee, tea, and biscuits. This marks the […]

today4 November 2024

Local

Home Affairs Extends Hours for Matriculants to Obtain Smart ID Cards

By Ragheema Mclean The Department of Home Affairs has announced extended operating hours to support Grade 12 learners preparing for their final examinations. Starting today (21 September), all Home Affairs branches across the country will be open every Saturday until 12 October 2024, from 08:00 to 13:00. Matriculants will receive priority service; however, the department will also accommodate other requests based on daily capacity. Minister Leon Schreiber emphasized that this […]

today21 September 2024

Local

Two matric learners killed in Paarl bus accident

By Ragheema Mclean A tragic accident in Paarl-East claimed the lives of two matric learners on Monday. SAPS spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie confirmed that the incident occurred around 13:20 in Van Der Stel Street when a passenger bus veered off the road, fatally striking two learners and injuring two others. "It is alleged that the driver of a passenger bus lost control on a downhill and hit the two […]

today17 September 2024

Local

Education experts urge Matric learners to prepare for final exams

By Ragheema Mclean With less than 100 days remaining until Grade 12 learners across South Africa begin their final National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, the pressure is on for learners to prepare effectively. The final matric examination period is set to commence on Monday, 21 October 2024 and will conclude during the final week of November 2024. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, Academic Head at ADvTECH Schools, Desiree Hugo, said that […]

today31 July 2024

News

‘Irrespective of the outcome it is the parent’s duty to support their child,’ says Educational Psychologist on results of Matric 2022

By: Aneeqa du Plessis The Department of Basic Education is set to release the National Senior Certificate results for the class of 2022 on Thursday afternoon. But with the release comes heightened anxiety from matriculants and their parents. However, speaking on VOC’s Breakfast show on Thursday morning, child and educational psychologist, Dr Yusuf Lalkhen urged parents to support their children no matter the result. “Irrespective of the outcome it is […]

today19 January 2023

Local

Umalusi to brief the media on 2022 matric exam results

Education quality assurance body, Umalusi, will on Monday morning brief the media on the status of the 2022 national matric examination results. Private school results are set to be released on Wednesday and public schools on Thursday. Over 900 000 matric learners wrote the exams. Education activist Hendrick Makaneta says it is worrying that not all learners who registered for the class of 2022 matric exams managed to sit for […]

today16 January 2023

Local

Rage but celebrate responsibly: MECs appeal on eve of matric rage parties

LOCAL As thousands of pupils prepare to celebrate the end of their school careers at matric rage parties this weekend they have been urged to do so responsibly – especially around alcohol. Two big matric rage festivals, regarded by many school leavers as a rite of passage that symbolises stepping into adulthood, kick off on Friday at Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape and Ballito in KwaZulu-Natal. Revelers are also […]

today2 December 2022

Local

Taxi strike fails to dampen spirits of Western Cape matrics

LOCAL About 100 Western Cape matric students sat for Sepedi and Sesotho papers on Tuesday amid a taxi strike. The SA National Taxi Association (Santaco) in the province embarked on a two-day protest after the suspension of the City of Cape Town's Blue Dot Taxi initiative. Insufficient budgets ended the initiative, which rewards good behaviour and excellent service. Two buses were set on fire in the city on Monday, while a […]

today23 November 2022

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