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SADAG urges matriculants not to let results define their worth

As matriculants anxiously await the official release of their results, mental health advocacy group, South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) has urged learners and parents to approach the period with compassion and perspective. SADAG warns that the pressure surrounding matric results can be overwhelming, with many learners experiencing heightened anxiety and fear. "Many learners are feeling anxious, scared, and overwhelmed, not because they haven't worked hard, but because so […]

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Activists urge caution as “Pens Down” season looms

As the Class of 2025 prepares to write its final matric papers, education activists are urging learners to celebrate responsibly, cautioning that "pens down" festivities often come with serious safety risks. More than 900,000 candidates have sat for the National Senior Certificate exams over the past six weeks, and excitement is mounting as this year’s matric class prepares to write its final paper on Thursday. But the festivities that follow […]

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