Passionate about science
Bridging human and artificial intelligence to solve real-world problems is the dream of this
local researcher.
Thabo Mohlala
Battle of the provinces
The Mail & Guardian attended the National Teaching Awards where competition among the provinces was tight.
Leading by example
When head teachers are given management skills they run their schools as though they are running businesses.
Set on the path of big dreams
This eminent medical academic said her teachers were committed to ensuring that she received the best education possible, despite many constraints.
Engineers in the making
Samsung graduates are now equipped to take the technical world by storm.
Instilling confidence in your pupils
I was fortunate to have a teacher who showed interest in my first schooling experience.
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This came as a surprise
Those who know Nkhangwe Elias Nemudzivhadi were not surprised when he became the first recipient of the Professor Kader Asmal Award.
Nurturing maths talent
Those with a knack for numbers can access a special training programme.
Exploring beyond what is obvious
Zama Katamzi tells us what attracted her to science and ionospheric physics.
Long walk to freezedom
A childhood struggle veteran takes up a challenge to inspire other young people.
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Literacy and numeracy can be enhanced
Innovation and creativity are the key elements that can improve learners’ reading and spelling.
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When excellence is rewarded
For the first time since their launch twelve years ago, the awards ceremony was beamed live during prime time to millions of SABC2 viewers.
Building on reading
When there is a problem with this essential foundation skill, help is at hand.
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Growing farming skills
Vegetable garden benefits Western Gauteng learners.
A nurturing disciplinarian
Brother Donald Madden did not only care about how well one did in school but also in life.
A passion for research
Inspiration from germinating a bean in cotton wool led Ethel Phiri to pursue a career in environmental science.
Limpopo does IT again
Phuti Ragophala is the second teacher from the province to win the Super Teacher Award.
Revamped assessment methods in 2012
The new curriculum and assessment policy (Caps) will enable teachers to spend more time in the classroom.
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Disadvantaged pupils get work experience
Pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds will receive work experience as part of a project recently launched by ORT South Africa.
The perilous practice of publishing results
Inspiring, scary or simply dangerous are some of the views on publishing matric exam results.
Let’s teach with love
A teacher who taught ‘serious stuff’ in a fun way left a lasting impression with one of the winners of the 2011 Shoprite/Checkers Women of the Year.
A galaxy of possibilities
The physical laws of the universe contain lessons for teachers’ progress through life, according to an award-winning astronomer.
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Help on the way for struggling Gauteng schools
The Gauteng education department has launched an after school support initiative which stands to help thousands of pupils in underperforming schools.
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Free software – all you have to do is ask
Prefix technologies is offering email software free of charge to any school.
Feeding healthy habits
A day of fun during the National Nutritional Week helped kids in Limpopo learn about the benefits of good nutrition.
Science should be fun
A school project and an excellent teacher gave engineer Nasi Rwigema his wings.
The World of winemaking
If you have an aptitude for maths and engineering you could be a winemaker.
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SA teachers scoop awards in Microsoft competition
Four South African teachers scooped awards at the Microsoft Partners in Learning competition held in Jordan.
Sasol hosts Gauteng arts festival
Grade 11s explored their creative side and developed national pride at this year’s Sasol Schools Festival.
Thousands to benefit from chess as a teaching tool
President Jacob Zuma hopes that an old game will help learners improve their maths skills.
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Basic education under the spotlight
‘First’ South African basic education conference to be held in Durban in 2012.
Solar-powered internet school on the move in SA
A mobile, solar-powered "internet school" designed for teachers and pupils in energy-scarce rural areas was launched in Boksburg this week.
