The efficiency of belonging: Why bridge schools are the blueprint for inclusive education
In nearly any conversation on refugee education - formal or otherwise - the narrative tends to be doom and gloom, focused on deficits: missing documentation, displacement, and the insurmountable...
Global surge in AI interest among children, including in South Africa
With Internet penetration in South Africa high, and children accessing digital platforms at increasingly younger ages, digital safety has become a key concern for families. Global research from Kaspersky...
Beyond Policing: Reclaiming the Purpose of Higher Education in an Age of AI
The major debate currently surrounding artificial intelligence in higher education asks whether AI should be policed. But in focusing so heavily on control, we overlook the culture of shame...
Telkom Connects Digital Lifelines Through ICT Lab Handover at Thubalethu School, Eastern Cape
Building digital lifelines that connect South African learners to opportunity begins with creating learning environments where connectivity, technology, and access come together in meaningful ways.
ICT labs are classrooms of...
Education App Development Cost in 2026: Realistic Benchmarks & Cost Drivers
Education apps are no longer simple tools for delivering content. They now function as full digital ecosystems where users interact, learn, and receive personalized experiences. This shift has changed...
Augmented Reality in Education: Practical Use Cases & Implementation Tips
Augmented reality is no longer a futuristic concept in education. It is already used in mobile apps, classrooms, and training platforms to make learning more engaging and easier to...
Top 7 AI Education App Development Companies to Work With in 2026
When looking for a developer to help create an AI-enabled educational solution, it's important to consider more than just price or portfolio analysis. The true challenge is finding a...
When a school is offline, opportunity is not just delayed, it is denied
South Africa has approximately 23,000 public schools, yet around 17,000 remain completely offline¹. That means only about 6,000 have some form of internet connectivity, while roughly 74% of public...
Plugged In: Rectron gives Hammanskraal learners a digital first
Rectron partners with Ratshepo Secondary School to deliver a fully equipped computer lab, a first for the school and the broader Hammanskraal community.
ICT distributor Rectron has donated a fully equipped computer...
AI in Education: How South Africa can unlock better learning outcomes in 2026
Ethical, equitable adoption should be a national priority
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping classrooms across the world but not without debate. In several Scandinavian countries, education authorities have recently moved...
