The 2024 National Budget Speech has confirmed a phased increase in VAT from 15% to 16%, marking the first hike since 2018. The increase will be implemented in two stages: 0.5% on 1 May 2025, and another 0.5% on 1 April 2026. 20 Mar 2025Read more
The Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill stays a hot topic for South African parents. But more so for those who homeschool their children. With its recent progress through Parliament, parents are asking: What does this mean for homeschooling? How will it affect my child’s education? 28 Feb 2025Read more
Impaq, a member of the Optimi Group and South Africa’s leading provider of alternative education solutions, congratulates its matriculants of 2024 for their outstanding achievements in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. These learners, who pursued their studies through home and online schooling, have demonstrated how alternative education models can meet the needs of South African families and prepare students for academic success. 27 Jan 2025Read more
