True Love

Congratulations on getting yourself a copy of TRUELOVE Education magazine. The mere fact that you picked this issue is indicative of your commitment to your child’s educational journey. I use the phrase “educational journey”, because it is a complex

It’s a sunny Friday morning in the West Rand and our team is preparing to meet entrepreneur, community activist, and marketer, TT (short for Thato) Mbha, for a first-time cover shoot with him and his daughters – TJ (10) and Tumi (6). He has agreed to

You’ve heard the saying, “Having a child is like having your heart walking around outside your body”? As a parent, you’ve probably felt it, too … Nothing is more nerve-racking than the end of maternity leave and sending your baby into the arms of str

Should schools offer tuition in African languages? This is a conundrum being weighed up by parents in all parts of South Africa. “One of the biggest problems private schools have is that when they do provide African languages, only a handful of child

Parenting is hard – whether you’re an experienced mom or a newbie about to give birth. We could learn a thing or two when it comes to raising tiny humans, and if we want to give our kids the best start in life, we need to embrace all the tools at our

Being a parent is one of the hardest but most rewarding jobs. Remember how their little arms felt around your neck, or how they’d gaze up at you with complete trust …? You swore to always protect and keep them safe, but, what about when you have to p

Social worker and parenting expert Joey Dlamini, who is also a mom of three, says that, according to Fran Walfish, author of The Self-Aware Parent: Resolving Conflict and Building a Better Bond with Your Child, sleepovers are a big step for children

Nomthandazo Mkwae is a 39-year-old mother of three. She lives in Pretoria and has twin boys, one of whom is autistic. She shares her journey of confusion, explaining what it’s like raising an autistic child, finding acceptance, and navigating her way

Bullying has become an increasingly alarming problem in schools. We’ve seen countless reports of a child having taken their own life, and then it has been found out that they’d been bullied, ridiculed and humiliated by peers. Children have different

The global COVID-19 pandemic came in 2020 and completely changed life as we know it. Distancing ourselves from others became the new norm. At some point, children were no longer required to go to school. Education can be paused for some time, but can

For the more philosophical and literature loving parent, this famous quote inspires discourse and lofty ideals of enlightened parenting …until your child’s school sends an email asking you if you’re comfortable with some girls in your child’s lower g

It is an exclusive, 5* safari camp located in the heart of the Greater Kruger National Park. Nestled on the banks of the Klaserie River, the area is known for its superb game-viewing, abundant flora and fauna, and diverse topography. From the spectac

Time: 20 min Nutritional value: Chicken is an excellent source of amino acids, which our bodies use to build muscle tissue and promote healthier bones. ▶ 2 cups cooked chicken (preferably rotisserie) ▶ 3 cups butter lettuce ▶ ¼ cup rosa tomatoes, hal

Matric pass rate: 100% University entrance pass rate: 100% Fees: Start from R91 947 for Grade 0 and up to R176 204 for Grade 10-12. Admissions: Roedean’s main points of entry are: Grade 0 for St Margaret’s and the Junior School Lower V (Grade 8) for

Matric pass rate: 100% University entrance pass rate: 91% Fees: Start from R38 340 for Group 3 and go up to R108 660 for Grade 12 Admissions: All applications are done online, and the school’s website has more information needed Address: District Roa

Matric pass rate: 100% University entrance pass rate: 98,8% Fees: Start from R48 906 for Grade R and go up to R61 500 per annum for Grades 8-12. Boarding: (in addition to school fees) R56 000 per annum Admissions: Application forms and fee structure

Matric pass rate: 100% University entrance pass rate: 96,12% Fees: Start from R30 100 for preschool and goes up to R98 100 for Grade 12 Admissions: Online application and fee structure are available on the website Address: Boschrand Farm, R40, Mbombe

Matric pass rate: 100% University entrance pass rate: 94% Fees: Start from R 67 584 for Grades R-6 and go up to R90 482 Admissions: Application forms and fee structure are available for download on the website, with guidelines on required documentati

Matric pass rate: 100% University entrance pass rate: 81% Fees: Start from R37 070 for preschool and go up to R76 120 for Grade 12 Address: 85 Jan Hofmeyer Road, Jim Fouche Park, Welkom Admissions: Application forms and fee structure are available fo

Matric pass rate: 100% University entrance pass rate: 93% Fees: R 106 642 for tuition and R91 825 for boarding Admissions: Application forms are available to download on the website. Each child applying at Stanford Lake College must write a placement

Fees: Start from R33 000 for Group 4 and go up to R75 000 for Grade 7 Address: 8 Park Drive, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Admissions: Application forms and fee structure are available on the website  Website: https://www.curro.co.za/schools/st-george-s-