As schools reopened this week, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) revealed that nearly nine percent of South Africa’s 13.5 million school pupils reside in the province. This translates to approximately 1.2 million learners attending public schools across the region. While some students are feeling nervous about the upcoming year, many are filled with excitement for the opportunities ahead. Smile 90.4 FM had the chance to meet nine-year-old Anicah Jacobs, a bright and
The 2025 academic year officially began today, marking an exciting milestone for over 1.2 million learners in the Western Cape. Among them, 107,000 Grade 1 pupils took their first steps into formal schooling, while 100,000 Grade 8 learners embarked on their high school journeys. The first day of school was celebrated with visits from Premier Alan Winde and Education MEC David Maynier, who welcomed learners, parents, and teachers at Timour Hall Primary
Greg Eden has bee raising funds for his friend Adrian Selfe who is living with advanced stage Huntingtons Disease.Today Adrian is unable to do the things many of us take for granted, like getting dressed, feeding ourselves and using the bathroom. He needs full time care, which costs about R36,000 per month. Adrian’s happy place has always been the sea and in honour of this Greg raised funds to support Adrian’s care by
The official trailer for BACK IN ACTION featuring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz has been released in South Africa. The movie will be released globally on Netflix on the 17th. The action film is directed by Seth Gordon (of Horrible Bosses). He also co-wrote the script with Brendan O’Brien (Neighbors). The official trailer for BACK IN ACTION featuring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz The movie starts many years after CIA spies left that world,
Find and keep some sustainable financial habits to help you achieve your financial goals in 2025. This is some of the advice given to many at the start of the year. According to the Product Head at FNB Integrated Advice, Ester Ochse, as we enter the new year, many South Africans reflect on their financial resolutions and set new goals. Find and keep some sustainable financial habits to help you achieve your
