New Education Minister Urges Stability Amidst Calls for Systemic Review

In her inaugural budget speech, South Africa's new Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, emphasized the importance of maintaining stability within the schooling system for the remainder of the academic year. Gwarube, previously the chief…

Navigating Tragedy, as a School Principal

How School Principals Should Respond to Disasters The recent tragic transport accident on the N12 near Elands Road in Merafong, South Africa, which claimed the lives of 12 pupils, including 11 from Rocklands Primary School and one from…

10 FAQs about the SASSA SRD Grant for students

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With recent announcements of an increase in the grant amount, now totalling R370, the SASSA SRD Grant continues to play a pivotal role in supporting students in need. To shed light on this crucial resource, the team at FundiConnect has compiled…

Why students should vote in the 2024 Elections

With the 2024 General Elections approaching on 29 May 2024, student participation is more critical than ever. As of 21 May, only 2.3% of registered voters fall within the 18-19 age bracket, whereas a mere 15.9% are between the ages of 20 to…