The smell of freshly covered books, the shine of brand-new school shoes, and the eager anticipation of seeing friends after the holidays – it’s back-to-school time in South Africa! As schools reopen on 15 January,
Gender disparity continues to impact the majority of key growth sectors within the country, but there is one rapidly developing sector where women are not only leading the field, but finding new ways to advance.
Johannesburg, 19 September: Fisher-Price®, the world’s #1 brand in infant, toddler and preschool toys[1], returns to its roots as it launches its new Wood range. Since the debut of its landmark wooden toy line more
Homeschooling and online education have been gaining popularity worldwide, especially in South Africa. However, there are still many misconceptions about this mode of learning. Let’s debunk some of the biggest myths and set the record
“The state of early learning and literacy in South Africa presents a profound challenge that requires immediate and comprehensive action. A staggering 81% of Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning in any of South
Left-handed? Right on! (Johannesburg, South Africa, 13th August 2024): In celebration of Left-Handers Day, BIC gives a round of applause to the creativity, resilience, and innovation of left-handed people everywhere. August 13th is a special
In South Africa, at least 40% of all students drop out of school before completing grade 12. Girls make up the majority of this group. The reasons for this alarming drop-out rate include cultural and
In March 2024, a staggering 45.5% of young South Africans aged 15-34 years were reported to be jobless, according to Statistics South Africa. To drive meaningful change and reduce this crisis-level figure, both the private
Matric students from the Class of 2024 have roughly five months left to prepare for their final exams. While this is a tight timeframe for those who have not yet tracked and prepared their final
It is estimated that at least 10% of South African children have neuropsychological challenges. Neurodiversity, the range of different brain structures and chemistry which is found in the human population, includes people with autism as
