Book club event inspires pupils, community
MARISKA LATEROA
The Cambridge Library Hall in Ku-Gompo City was transformed into a vibrant hub of intellectual energy and youthful enthusiasm as Buffalo City metro (BMC)...
Port Rex plea for golf day support
Port Rex Technical High rugby club has issued a passionate call to action to local golfers, businesses, and community members to step onto the...
Hudson Park water polo teams join ranks of elite
A relentless commitment to technical excellence, physical conditioning, and mental toughness has propelled Hudson Park High into the upper echelon of SA aquatics, following...
Clarendon water polo team compete in tourney
Clarendon High School for Girls’ Junior A water polo team delivered an impressive performance over the weekend, securing a commendable seventh-place finish out of...
End of an era as Stirling bids farewell to Doug Prior
Stirling High bid an emotional, heartfelt farewell to long-serving headmaster Doug Prior, who presided over his final formal assembly, drawing the curtain on nearly...
Final bell rings for beloved principal
After 43 years of unwavering dedication to education, East London Science College principal Roger Matroos officially stepped down on Wednesday, bringing a distinguished teaching...
150 dancers to bring Esther’s courage to life
A Biblical story of courage, purpose and standing up for others will take on a modern form when the Christian Dance Academy presents Esther:...
Grey, Clarendon win water polo glory
Three days of fierce competition and school spirit came to an end at Hudson Park High on Sunday, as the 31st Peter Cuff U14...
Factors influencing subject choices
Choosing school subjects is one of the first major decisions pupils make about their future, but education expert Brad Latilla-Campbell says marks and perceived...
Children, families, staff enjoy fun-filled morning
The Carel du Toit Centre in KuGompo City brought children, families, and staff together for a morning of fun, laughter, and friendly competition during...
Port Rex pupils strike gold at expo
Port Rex Technical High School has been named the top-performing school in the region after two of its young innovators achieved outstanding results at...
Merrifield pupil makes school history as first SA water polo player
ALIZWA DAYILE and
BABALO NTSINI
Grade 12 Merrifield College pupil Janey-Heather Wood has made history by becoming the first pupil from her school to represent SA...
Stirling pride on display in founders’ celebrations
Stirling High marked its 41st Founders’ celebrations with a vibrant weekend that honoured the school’s proud history while celebrating its present and looking firmly...
Hudson poet wins double gold for ode to home city
A 16-year-old Hudson Park High pupil has turned her love for KuGompo City into an award-winning poem, earning a double-gold at the Elfest competition...
New generation of spatial intelligence graduates set to shape SA’s future
A new generation of skilled professionals are being equipped to help SA make smarter decisions about infrastructure, service delivery and community development through Spatial...
Hudson dominates in Classic derby
Hudson Park High enjoyed a successful FNB Classic Clash Derby against Cambridge High, which hosted the schools at the weekend, with the visitors recording...
Cambridge High nets clean sweep
Cambridge High’s netball teams delivered a dominant display with a clean sweep of victories against Port Rex Technical High in five fixtures.
Leading the way,...
Teen trailblazer inspires 2,000 KuGompo pupils
Following the remarkable success of the inaugural Teens Self-Belief Conference in Mthatha, which inspired about 2,000 pupils, award-winning youth leader Bhaswelihle Zilwa, pictured right,...
Beauty of Xhosa culture celebrated
Cambridge High’s Kamvelihle Society brought SA’s rich cultural heritage to life during a vibrant cultural evening that celebrated isiXhosa traditions through music, dance and...
Cambridge High pupils celebrate CAT success
Cambridge High is celebrating the outstanding achievements of its Computer Applications Technology (CAT) pupils after an impressive performance in the Applications Olympiad held recently.
Grade...
Clarendon debaters conquer The Gauntlet
Clarendon High School for Girls has once again asserted its dominance on the debating circuit, with its teams delivering an exceptional performance at The...
Hudson Park High come out tops
Hudson Park High’s first team netball side showed remarkable resilience to be crowned champions of the 2026 Collegiate Netball Festival after recovering from an...
Cambridge pupil on target with three archery records
Cambridge Primary School pupil Courtney-Rose Pike has delivered a record-breaking performance at the Rhodes University Indoor 2026 Archery Competition, cementing her place as one...
Young Hudson chess aces excel at SA Open champs
Hudson Park Primary is celebrating a proud moment after two of its young chess players delivered exceptional performances at the recent SA Open Chess...
Resilient Border U18A win IPT bronze
The Border Under-18A hockey team produced a determined and united performance to secure the bronze medal at the Interprovincial Tournament (IPT) at Hilton College,...
EC’s most-capped school netball star says it requires ‘hard work’
Dedication, perseverance and an unwavering passion for netball have propelled Hudson Park High pupil Isiphile Mahambehlala into the history books as the most-capped school...
Hudson breaks ground on astro turf
Hudson Park High has officially handed over the site for the construction of its long-awaited synthetic hockey turf, marking a significant milestone for one...
Clarendon shines in spirited derby against Stirling
Clarendon High School for Girls played host to long-time rivals Stirling High during a vibrant and competitive home derby over the weekend.
The much-anticipated annual...
Lilyfontein extends outdoor education
Lilyfontein School is putting an environmental message on stage in its adaptation of Little Shop of Horrors.
In its official statement, the school speaks of its...
Stirling High give their all in thrilling KuGompo Derby
Stirling High School rugby teams showed tremendous determination and fighting spirit when they took on rivals Hudson Park High in the highly anticipated KuGompo Derby.
The derby...
Young voices rise for gender equality
From classrooms where debate once seemed out of reach to winning podium finishes, young voices across the Buffalo City Metro (BCM) and Amathole District...
Clarendon choir hits high notes on international and SA stage
Clarendon High School for Girls’ Chamber Choir continues to set an exceptional standard in choral music, earning recognition as one of SA’s top-performing school...
Selborne anglers reel in top honours
Selborne College anglers have been recognised for their outstanding performances in the Border Rock and Surf League, helping the school secure the trophy for...
Pupils turn spare change into hope
Primary school pupils in KuGompo City are proving that no act of kindness is too small by launching a community-wide rally to raise vital...
Stirling Primary celebrates 72 years of excellence
Stirling Primary marked a significant milestone on Friday, May 29, as pupils, staff and guests gathered to celebrate the school's 72nd birthday during a...
Young artist shines at Elfest
More than 1,000 works of art were entered into this year’s ELFEST Primary Schools Art Eisteddfod, highlighting the dedication, creativity and passion of teachers...
Phambili Primary steps into new era
A new chapter has begun at Phambili Primary in Mdantsane as pupils, parents, alumni, and community members gathered to celebrate the launch of the...
Stirling mentor heads Craven Week
Stirling primary’s rugby mentor, Lusindiso Nkomo, has been appointed as the head coach of the Border U13A Craven Week side that will travel to...
Cambridge High strikes gold at Port Rex Lions Eisteddfod
Cambridge High School’s Music Department is celebrating remarkable success following the annual Port Rex Lions Eisteddfod held earlier this month, with both the Concert...
Buffalo Flats teen blazes to double gold before national breakthrough
KuGompo City’s rising sprint star Ethan Hykes is proving that hard work and discipline are paying off, after a standout athletics season that has...
Funda Festival brings school texts to life
Pupils in KuGompo are in for a powerful and immersive educational experience as the Sonwa Sakuba Institute for the Performing Arts (SSIPA) launches its...
Children use photography to tell stories
The vibrant and often untold stories of the Fynbos and Buffalo Flats communities were brought into sharp focus at a recent photography exhibition hosted...
A Rainbow of rhythm and unity at Music in the Park
There was a different kind of rainbow at Music in the Park this past Sunday, as the Valley in Berea came alive with colour,...
Stirling High rugby talent selected for UK tour, seeks community support
A talented young rugby player from Amalinda, Ovayo Mbiyo, has been selected for the prestigious Southern Cape Sports Tour (SCST) UK tour to England...
Stage set for rousing Music in the Park
What began as a memorable musical evening in England has blossomed into one of KuGompo City’s most cherished community events.
Music in the Park, set...
Local app puts quality education in all pupils’ reach
A homegrown innovation from KuGompo City is quietly reshaping how pupils engage with their schoolwork, and it may hold the key to narrowing SA’s...
Young artist, athlete also ‘Nails It’
NICK PIKE
Young artist, cricketer and surfer Grace Mclean is a ray of brightness
“Art is the conscious use of skill, imagination and creativity to produce...
Hudson star to represent SA in Aussie
Hudson Park High’s Caylin MacKenzie has earned a coveted spot on SA’s team for the prestigious Australian Youth Water Polo Championships (AYWPC) in Brisbane...
100th cap not just a number for Kara Batting
A century of caps is a rare achievement in school sport, one that speaks not only to talent, but to years of perseverance, sacrifice...
Buffalo Flats Primary sets the standard
LISA BECKER
Buffalo Flats Primary claimed first place at the DNF Recycling Prize-Giving, capping off a year of dedication to environmental awareness and waste management.
“I...
