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01/10/2026

We also celebrate Sinoxolo Manyati (GMS 2016 Alum) who will be graduating with the Degree of Master of Arts (with Distinction).

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01/10/2026

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01/10/2026

We celebrate and congratulate three wonderful PhD graduates: Di Hornby (RUCE Director), Sibusiso Ncantywa (Ntsika Alum 2015), and Ziyanda Ntlokwana (GADRA Bursary recipient and volunteer). Congratulations Doctors; we salute you.

01/10/2026

Tomorrow is the Spring graduation ceremony of Rhodes University. We specifically celebrate with Dolly Gwe who will be graduating with the Degree of Master of Music (with Distinction) and with Sinoxolo Cossie who will be graduating the with Degree of Master of Social Science. Dolly is a GMS alum and Sinoxolo was mentored through 9/10ths whilst studying at Nombulelo.

02/09/2026

What a privilege it was to celebrate another remarkable group of educators and education leaders at the 3rd Annual Makhanda Teacher Awards.

This year’s award recipients represent so much of what is exceptional about education in our city: teachers who make learning joyful and meaningful, mentors who invest in the next generation of educators, and leaders whose commitment strengthens not only their own schools but the wider Makhanda education community.

🏆 ECD Centre of Excellence: Little Stars of Hope
🏆 Excellence in Mentor Teaching: Sibusiso Mkhize – Victoria Girls’ High School
🏆 Foundation Phase Teacher of Excellence: Devon Florence – Victoria Primary School
🏆 Intermediate Phase Teacher of Excellence: Enkosi Zulu – Archie Mbolekwa Primary School
🏆 Senior Phase Teacher of Excellence: Dr Donovan Wynne – Victoria Primary School
🏆 FET Teacher of Excellence: Jillian Frazer – Victoria Girls’ High School
🏆 Primary School Leadership Award: Susan Green – Good Shepherd Primary School
🏆 High School Leadership Award: Anna Retief & Kirsty McCrindle – Victoria Girls’ High School

Behind every one of these awards is a story of dedication, creativity, care, professionalism and an unwavering belief in what learners can achieve.
Congratulations to all our 2026 award recipients — and to every educator who was nominated and shortlisted. Makhanda has much to be proud of. ❤️

We are enormously grateful to KAVOD, whose generous support makes these substantial awards and this celebration of educational excellence possible.

01/08/2026

The 2026/27 Executive Committee held its inaugural meeting yesterday, after having been elected at the May AGM.

28/07/2026

Tune in at 12h35 on Wednesday on Algoa FM.

27/07/2026

On Saturday 25 July, 1 Gowie Street was a hive of activity as GADRA Education hosted a Rhodes information morning. Rhodes students who are part of GADRA's Peer Support Network shared their experiences with GMS students who will be applying to Rhodes for 2027. Saturday's vibrant information hub underlined that knowledge is indeed power. Matric School.

06/07/2026

Please note that GADRA Education will be operating out of 1 Gowie Street (the main campus for the GADRA Matric School) from 6 July until 17 July.

The office phone number for this period will be 046 622 2437.

Many thanks.

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04/06/2026

During COVID, Sweden taught the world that "Lagom är bäst" (Just the right amount is best). For the Department to close all public schools yesterday and today is an entirely overblown reaction to a little dose of weather inclemency. Very poor decision-making!