The 2026 IEB–TechWays National AI Hackathon showed over 100 schools across Southern Africa expressing interest in engaging with one of the most defining technologies of our time. This initiative reflects a fundamental shift in education: learners are moving beyond using technology to applying it with purpose. Across age groups, learner teams from Grades 6 – 12 translated conceptual understanding into practical AI-enabled solutions addressing real-world challenges such as fr

The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) recently bid a heartfelt farewell to two exceptional members of its Board, Professor Crain Soudien and Ms Meg Pahad, whose decades of service have left an indelible mark on the organisation and the broader education landscape. Having joined the IEB Board in 2000, Professor Soudien served in various roles, including as Chairperson of the Board, the role he occupied until he retired at the end of February 2026. He served with distincti

The IEB recently had the privilege of hosting representatives from the Embassy of the Republic of China in South Africa for a constructive and forward-looking engagement on the role of Mandarin as a Second Additional Language within the National Senior Certificate (NSC). The delegation from the Embassy—Mr Fan Ding, Mr Zhao Yong, and Mr Li Yuanzheng—met with IEB representatives Ms Confidence Dikgole (CEO), Dr Helen Sidiropoulos (Executive Manager: Design and Development), and