Welcome to the February 2026 issue of SA Homeschooling & Beyond which is packed with insights we know will resonate with you. Cognitive behavioural specialist, Dalena van der Westhuizen, provides practical solutions for tackling child procrastination using simple techniques like chunking tasks and time-blocking.
For those navigating challenging educational paths, our guide on remedial and alternative schooling by Barbara Robinson of Orion College clarifies how South African taxpayers might be eligible to claim certain related medical and school expenses. We also look to the future, with Yesh Surjoodeen of HP Southern Africa on the potential for AI education technology to bridge learning gaps across Africa.
Beyond academics, Kelly Eyre guides us on social-emotional learning in preschoolers. She helps to reframe what can look like bullying as a learning process. Finally, we’ve included a powerful piece by George Mwaura on the role of social fathers in South Africa’s communities. We also cover child online safety and the role of the Films and Publications Board as well as a necessary, transparent update from the Pestalozzi Trust on the administrative hurdles in the BELA Act registration process.
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Warmly,
Earl Joseph
Editor-in-chief & Publisher