Friday, 11 September 2026

Peter Tosh’s music was remembered as more than entertainment: songs including “Equal Rights” and “Apartheid” confronted injustice, inequality and political oppression, including apartheid in South Africa.

Confidence activator Mapula Lekhodi said self-belief grows through action, honest self-assessment and doing your best work when opportunities arrive, rather than waiting to feel completely ready.

Parents choosing a school for 2027 were urged to look beyond facilities and rankings, observing whether children appear joyful, confident, engaged and emotionally safe during a normal school day.

Radley Primary principal Shanae de Gouveer said schools should treat failure as feedback, helping children reflect, adjust and build resilience instead of shutting down under pressure to succeed.

A strong parent-school partnership should involve ongoing communication about a child’s wellbeing and progress, not only newsletters or messages about school events.