Why Universities Reject You and What Comes Next?
By Simphiwe Bangani Every year, when matric results are announced in January, South Africans erupt in celebration. Families ululate, neighbours...
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Education
Academic Excellence earns Glen High School Trio Bursaries
Time Square recognises outstanding academic achievement with bursaries to cover school fees for the year Academic dedication and a passion...
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Stuck in a Course You Hate? You’re Not Alone
By Siyambulela Tyindyi, additional reporting by Seithati Leotla “Three years. That’s how long it took for me to quit a...
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Study in South Africa: An exchange semester will change you forever
By Maja Stensson Image via Pexels. Thinking about studying in South Africa? Each year, hundreds of students from Europe trade...
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Pornography is a door that’s hard to close once opened
By Siziphiwe Ntakana South Africans seem to love their porn. Online traffic analytics show a growing share of local users,...
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Unfunded and unseen – defunding crisis drowns SA students
By Morongwa Masemola and Okuhle Ngubane For over 800 000 students, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is not...
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Online System Crash Disrupts VUT First-Year Registrations for 2026
By Zanele Makola Vaal University of Technology (VUT) first-year registrations for the 2026 academic year were disrupted after the institution’s...
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Stuck in a Course You Hate? You’re Not Alone
By Siyambulela Tyindyi, additional reporting by Seithati Leotla “Three years. That’s how long it took for me to quit a...
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STUDENT DEBT BLACKLISTING PROPOSAL SPARKS OUTRAGE IN SOUTH AFRICA
By Rodger Mandhlazi A proposed amendment to the National Credit Act has ignited fierce debate in South Africa, with student...
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BACHANA MOKWENA PRIMARY SCHOOL FACES ONGOING SAFETY AND HEALTH RISKS DUE TO WETLANDS
By Boipelo Modise In Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, the safety of young learners at Bachana Mokwena Primary School has become a source...
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