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Learner Spotlight
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In this inspiring learner-written piece, Alexa Christen Joseph (Grade 10) offers a personal glimpse into how her environment has empowered her to turn passion into achievement, highlighting the value of an education that supports both academic and personal growth.

Online Schooling
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Today our Matric class of 2025 received their results from our examination body, SACAI. We are proud of the achievements of the class of 2025.

General
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UCT Online High School is aware of the press briefing televised by Umalusi on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, and wishes to clarify the ambiguity regarding online schools.

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We’ve made it to the end of our first academic year, and what a year it’s been! Take a look back at what we got up to this year.

Online Schooling
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We’re pleased to say that we’ll be making some key upgrades that will come into effect from the beginning of the 2023 school year, to better the way we teach the youth of South Africa.

Online Schooling
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“The Daily Maverick’s three-part article, published 11 December 2022, is misleading, wrong in parts, and irresponsible.” — a comprehensive rebuttal from Rob Paddock, Founder and CEO of Valenture Institute.

Online Schooling
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Written by Banele Lukhele, Executive Head of School and Chief Academic Officer, UCT Online High School

Online Schooling
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As more things move online, the more isolated people seem to become. Or at least that’s the common narrative. That, however, isn’t always the case. It doesn’t need to be. The digital space, like any other, can be whatever you need it to be. It can be a place to learn, grow and connect with the added benefit of unlimited reach. That’s the space UCT Online High School has created.

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We’re delighted to announce that Banele Lukhele has been appointed as UCT Online High School’s Executive Head of School and Chief Academic Officer! Ms Lukhele will take over from Yandiswa Xhakaza who, after careful consideration, has decided to step down from the role of Director and Principal of UCT Online High School.