Murphy Nganga

Junior Multimedia Journalist

Mounting levels of student debt calls for longer-term solutions

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Student debt projected to increase by R1. 2 billion this year, based on trends seen over the last three years as cost of living skyrockets.

Astronomer strives to educate young minds about the stars

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Dr Tshiamiso Makwela, who recently graduated with a doctorate in astronomy aims for every African child to reach for the stars

Data shows the pandemic’s lingering effect on the early childhood development sector

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The percentage of children in the 0-4 years age group that remained at home with a parent or guardian increased from 57. 8% in 2019 to 64. 6% in 2021, detrimentally ...

Pandemic is said to have worsened challenges faced by scholars following the increase in 2021 drop-out rate figures

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StatsSA’s General Household Survey revealed that close to 3% of 15-year-olds and nearly 9% of 17-year-olds dropped out of school in 2021.

Atlantis twins beat the odds to earn matric distinctions with support from family

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Walking side by side through thick and thin, the Blankenberg twins came to win. Diego walked away with five distinctions, and Divano with four distinctions.

From pool boy to PhD graduate, Mervyn Coetzee’s story inspires

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Born and raised in Bonteheuwel, Mervyn Coetzee is a great example of persevering through adversity.