The matric dances of the ’90s, when I matriculated, consisted of 18 matriculants in a taxi going to the venue with decibels from the music creating the hype. Booking taxis with the best sound was key ...

If you’re clever, with a sense of humour, you can, effectively, make the Lamborghinis, Rolls-Royces and Ferraris disappear. At this time of the year, I am happy that my kids are off my hands – no ...

“I used to work at Fish Hoek High School, and at that time, a few kids approached me to say they did not have a gown for their matric farewell.” Since then, the initiative has grown from Cape Town to ...

This year we say goodbye to matric as we know it. The Senior Certificate, better known as matric, will be replaced by a new school-leaving qualification for full-time candidates. It will be called the ...