Education – Tshikululu

Rethinking Student Success: Addiction, Wellbeing and Hidden Risks in Higher Education

Student success is shaped by far more than academic ability or access to higher education. This paper explores how factors such as mental health, financial pressure, social connection, wellbeing, and addiction influence students’ ability to thrive. It highlights the importance of understanding the realities students face beyond the classroom and calls for a more holistic approach to supporting their long-term success and resilience.

Why opportunity alone is not enough for South Africa’s students

Youth Month is a time to reflect on the aspirations, opportunities, and future of our youth. In June, we celebrate progress, acknowledge challenges, and consider what must be done to ensure that young people realise their full potential.

Beyond the Matric Pass Rate: Graeme Wilkinson on the Moneyweb Podcast

Speaking with Jeremy Maggs on the Moneyweb Podcast, Graeme Wilkinson, Senior Social Investment Specialist at Tshikululu Social Investments, unpacks what South Africa’s matric results do and do not reveal about the state of the education system. A significant proportion of learners exit the system before completing Grade 9, limiting both academic and vocational pathways

A tale of three schools in the country’s education system

This article examines how social investors can maximise impact in South Africa’s education sector by strategically targeting different categories of schools, highlighting the importance of school functionality, leadership and tailored interventions to achieve sustainable improvements in learner outcomes.

Beyond Access: Reimagining student success as a systemic Imperative

South Africa has made undeniable progress in expanding access to higher education. Through coordinated efforts by government, corporates, and civil society, more students from historically marginalised communities are entering university than ever before. This signals a growing commitment to equity yet access alone does not equate to success.

Concerns over rate of university graduates | Suzan Mususumeli Ramudzuli on eNCA

South Africa has made strides in increasing access to higher education. This can be attributed to efforts by the government, businesses, and civil society. Students from historically marginalised backgrounds are enrolling in universities more than ever before. Education expert, Suzan Mususumeli Ramudzuli, spoke to eNCA.

Investing in developing countries through higher education scholarships to drive social transformation

Education plays a critical role in driving social and economic transformation in society. In South Africa, Tshikululu Social Investments has been at the forefront in supporting social investors to drive transformative investments in education. Between 2023 and 2024, Tshikululu conducting a benchmarking assessment for an international law firm.