Putting the Power of Learning in Learners’ Hands During Global Education Week
For millions of South African children, crowded classrooms, and limited resources continue to hold back a generation of learners. BIC continues to champion education by supporting learners, teachers, and communities to ensure access to quality learning so that, despite the challenges, children have the tools and support they need to reach their full potential. This November, BIC […]
Rewriting the boy code to raise healthier men
Across South African cultures, boys are still being taught that the right way to be a boy is to suppress emotions like sadness and fear, mask their pain and grapple with life’s challenges all by themselves. This is integral to the traditional ideology of masculinity which regards demonstrations of stoic silence, dominance, intimidation and aggression […]
Mighty 3 Comes to SA: The Screen‑Free Music & Podcast Player Moms Use for Calmer Drives, Focused Homework, and Better Bedtimes
Born in California, USA, Be Mighty Unplugged ZA announces South African availability of the Mighty 3, a pocket-size, clip-on player that syncs your Spotify and Amazon Music playlists and podcasts for offline listening—no phone, no screen, no data. From school runs to bedtime routines, Mighty 3 keeps the audio your family loves while helping moms […]
What happens to boys when men behave badly?
Conversations about society’s tolerance of ‘men behaving badly’ are usually centred on the impacts on women and girls. But boys also experience a range of consequences that significantly affect their well-being. In South Africa, many boys are directly victimized by men’s dominance, aggression and abuse. However, even when they are not targets, bearing witness to […]
Growing up strong: Why milk and dairy matter for teenagers
The teenage years are a once-in-a-lifetime window to build strong bones, a bright mind and a healthy body for life As parents, we’re laser-focused on nutrition for our babies and young children, making sure they get every nutrient needed for healthy growth. But once our children reach adolescence, our focus tends to shift. We’re more […]
How iron deficiency fuels exam stress and compromises learner performance
As exam season approaches, students across the country prepare for one of their most challenging academic periods. Research reveals a critical yet overlooked element affecting student performance: low iron stores and anaemia and their profound impact on cognitive function and stress management, especially amongst school-going teens. As part of the “Iron It Out” awareness campaign […]
Taking a strategic first step into helping professions
One of the characteristics of Gen Z’s work aspirations is the importance they place on working with purpose. These are young people whose childhoods have been immersed in content about the environmental, social, economic and geopolitical upheavals over the past couple of decades. They have their own ideas about the state of the world they […]
LITTLE QUESTIONS, BIG DISCOVERIES: WHY SCHOOLS MUST EMBRACE INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING
Children are naturally curious. Whether it’s watching a bug crawl across the floor, splashing in a puddle, or asking “why” countless times in an hour, their world is filled with questions. This curiosity is more than just a phase. It is the foundation of learning and confidence, and should form the starting point for learning […]
You’ve got this! -Take control of your Matric studies
There’s such a churn of emotions around writing Matric exams. It’s one of the biggest academic moments of your life – not just the end of your school days, but the gateway to the adult life that you choose. However, you look at it, whatever feelings arise for you, it’s an intense time. The greatest […]
Mentored as boys, paying it forward as young men
Growing up without a present, caregiving father is a challenge faced by too many South African boys. It’s a shockingly common abandonment that is exacerbated by the current fragmented state of masculinity. Who are fatherless boys supposed to turn to for positive examples of what it means to be a man? Without intentional intervention, […]