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Parenting Series (Trailer Episode)
In this trailer episode, Jabu and Sameerah Mahomed, Dean of Students at Nova Pioneer Ormonde Primary, introduce a new podcast series all about parenting and raising confident, well-rounded and empathetic children in the 21st century. Tune in here 📝 Want to become a Novaneer? Apply to Nova Pioneer now and
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Alumni Summit conversation with Senator Eddy Oketch
This episode features an exclusive interview excerpt from the 2024 Alumni Summit, where Jabu engages in a candid conversation with Senator Eddy Oketch, Senator of Migori State and Founder of Ongoza. They discuss his upbringing, the inspiration behind founding Ongoza amid civil violence in Kenya, and respond to thought-provoking questions
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Nova Pioneer’s Unique Delivery of the Cambridge Curriculum
In this episode, the School Head of Nova Pioneer Ormonde Senior, Mr. Theuns Opperman, joins Jabu to reflect on his eight years at Nova Pioneer, the lessons learned about the Cambridge curriculum over the years, and Nova Pioneer’s unique approach to delivering it. As one of the key individuals involved
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Introducing NP Flex
In this episode, Nova Pioneer Ormonde Dean of Academics, Mr. Basil Mackenzie, explains the context and reasoning behind Nova Pioneer’s new service offering, NP Flex. Tune in here – – – – – – – – – – Want to become a Novaneer? Apply to Nova Pioneer now and remember to
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Happy New School Year
In this episode, Jabu is joined by Nova Pioneer founding group member and current Ormonde Head of School, Ms. Happy Seshoka, for a wide-ranging conversation ahead of the 2025 school year.. Ms. Happy reflects on Nova Pioneer’s 10th anniversary, comparing their time as Head of Pastoral Care (2015–2017) to her
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Navigating University with Purpose
In this episode, Jabu is joined by University of Pretoria Investment Management graduate, Menzi Nkambule, to reflect on his university experience. The Nova Pioneer Class of 2019 alumnus discusses his motivations for enrolling at a university, how to maximise opportunities through networking and extracurricular activities and the value of completing
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Focusing on What Really Matters
In this episode, Jabu provides a summary of a Mental Health Awareness session he attended featuring Fulham FC defender Calvin Bassey, the tools that Jabu has used to overcome his own mental challenges this year, the importance of viewing things in proportion, and his message of encouragement to students going
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World Teacher’s Day at Nova Pioneer Boksburg
In this episode, Jabu is joined by junior school students from Nova Pioneer Boksburg to celebrate World Teacher’s Day and reflect on the impact of teacher’s in their personal and academic growth and development. To listen in – click here Want to become a Novaneer? Apply to Nova Pioneer now
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#SuperNovaWomen – Marjorie Meyers, NP Ormonde Dean of Students
In this episode, Jabu is joined by Marjorie Meyers, Dean of Students at Nova Pioneer Ormonde, to discuss her experience in Kenya during Nova Pioneer’s annual South Africa-Kenya Exchange Programme, her philosophy for creating a thriving school environment and how her motherly traits overlap with her role as Dean
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Africa, Your Time Is Now – Jocelyne Muhutu – Remy
In celebration of Women’s Day, in this episode we release an exclusive Opening Speaker talk from the Nova Pioneer Alumni Summit 2023 with Managing Director at Spotify Sub-Saharan Africa, Jocelyne-Muhutu-Remy, moderated by Jabu Mtwa. To listen in – click here Want to become a Novaneer? Apply to Nova Pioneer
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