School News

Ngolo Primary School marked Heritage Day with a vibrant programme of traditional dress, food and performances that highlighted South Africa’s diverse cultures.

At just 14 years old, Aminathi Phandle has achieved what many only dream of — publishing a book and winning a national beauty title.

Stirling Primary School teacher Wesley Renton is one of three South Africans selected to represent the country in a bilateral teacher training programme in China, starting on October 13. Renton, who came second in the excellence in technology: enhanced teaching and learning category at last year’s National Teaching Awards, will be one of three educators representing the Eastern Cape on the three-week exchange.

United by pride in their alma mater, Inanda Seminary alumni from across SA have joined forces to restore their historic girls’ school. Determined to preserve its legacy, they are launching an endowment fund to repair crumbling buildings, support teachers and expand access for future generations of girls through bursaries and quality education.

Fifteen pupils from Queen’s College primary school have made it into the Guinness World Records after performing in the largest marimba ensemble ever assembled.

At just 13, Ngqeleni-born Lwange Olothando Gqamane is a mistress at crunching numbers.

Hudson Park Primary pupils have once again shown the true spirit of giving, having hosted their annual Harvest Day on Friday, handing over donations to a range of local charities and organisations.

East London’s Akhile Mdlalane is to join the South African Women’s Hockey High-Performance Squad for the 2025/2026 season after impressing during the SA Hockey IPT. Mdlalane, 19, who was a grade 12 pupil at Cambridge High School in 2024,  said she found out through her aunt that she had made the squad.

When Babalwa Mtumtum began her teaching career in 1992, she never imagined that more than three decades later she would still be grappling with the same challenge: children unable to read and write at the level required for their age.

Twins Josh and James Mackenzie are embracing a unique opportunity to connect with their Scottish heritage while honing their rugby skills through the annual exchange programme between Kingswood College and Glenalmond College in Scotland.

At the annual triangular athletics meeting hosted by Queen’s College, a young runner from Dale College, Marcé Carlon May, captured the spotlight by breaking the 54-year-old 100m sprint record in the under-12 category.

Minqweno Jongile, a 16-year-old pupil from Hoërskool Hangklip in Komani, is preparing to travel to Kazan, Russia, to represent SA at the Brics Youth International Festival, scheduled from September 20 to 28. The festival celebrates the theatrical arts across Brics countries, providing a platform for creative youth to showcase their talents, exchange traditions and form friendships.

Kingswood College cricket is entering a new chapter, with the school announcing the appointment former professional Kelly Smuts as its new first team coach and head of cricket. The announcement followed the team’s return with the Plate trophy from the prestigious St George’s Smashing T20 Tournament in Harare.

Pupils from Cefane Arts Academy in Ngcobo have advanced beyond the national stage of the Juicygems Coding4Mandela Competition and will represent SA at the world championships on September 30, to be held virtually. The competition, designed as a fun and interactive way to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s legacy, encourages young participants to build digital skills, solve problems and discover the power of innovation.

Ntinganathi Reigniting Dreams, in partnership with the Nomfusi Gobozi Foundation, recently hosted a career expo at John Knox College in Mdantsane aimed at empowering rural youth with career guidance and exposure to opportunities.