KZN EduXplore 2026
Saturday 12 September 2026 (9:00 – 15:00)
Grace Family Church, 400 Umhlanga Rocks Dr, Umhlanga Rocks, uMhlanga, 4320
R0.00
EduXplore focuses on alternative education options beyond state schooling, including homeschooling, small informal schools, private schools and alternative tertiary education.
As homeschooling continues to grow rapidly in South Africa, more families are discovering the freedom, independence and value-driven lifestyle it offers.
EduXplore is aimed at families who value lifelong learning, curiosity, practical experience and meaningful careers over simply obtaining certificates or degrees.
Learning extends beyond the classroom. It happens through family life, hobbies, extracurricular activities, community involvement and real-world experiences – and it never stops.
Once a student, always a student!
In 2026, this included categories such as:
- Tuisonderwys
- Klein skole / Kothuisskole / Leersentrums
- Privaatskole
- Kurrikulumverskaffers
- Leerhulpmiddels
- Buitemuurse en buite-klaskameraktiwiteite en velduitstappies
- Tersiêre Instellings en opleiding
- Oorbruggingsjare (Gap Year)
- Opleidingsgeleenthede / Kwalifikasies / Kursusse
- Ondersteuningsdienste ens.
- Stokperdjies
- Vakleerlingskappe
- Entrepreneur
- Sport
- Boeke
- Kinders
- Entrepreneurskap
- Matriekopsies
Exhibitors include:
- Ace Education – Homeschool support and tutoring
- ASK Online School – Online education from Grade R–12
- Books Alive – Books, readers and educational activities
- CAP Kids Homeschool – Homeschool curriculum for young learners
- Diversio Learning – International education and alternative learning pathways
- Educ8 SA – Flexible online education
- Evolve Online School – Personalised online learning
- Genius Premium Tuition – Private tutoring and learning support
- Homeschool South Africa – Homeschool consulting and support
- Impaq – CAPS-aligned homeschool and online education, Grade R–12
- Jonathan Ball Publishers – Educational and school books
- Playcode Academy – Coding and robotics for Grades R–3
- TutorConnect – Online tutoring for CAPS, IEB and Cambridge
09:00 – Welcome & Overview
Suzanne Hattingh
09:15 – Impaq | Sponsor Presentation
Colleen Ledwaba
09:45 – Mos Wêreldwyd | Sponsor Presentation
Wikus Breetzke
10:00 – Evolve | Sponsor Presentation
Rens-Rau Pillay
10:45 – Dynamis | Lighthouse 360
Don’t Let Your Boat Be Capsized by Assessment
Martie Du Plessis
11:15 – Panel Discussion 1
Growing the Whole Child: Mind, Body & Soul
A practical discussion exploring the realities and opportunities of alternative and home education.
Topics include:
What is alternative and home education – and what isn’t it?
Is there a place for online and distance education?
Can you work and home educate your children?
How do you home educate multiple grades?
What are the essentials for developing the whole child?
What about sports and social needs?
Panel: Joanne Madgwick, Jason Hutchison, Coleen Cronje, Stephane Burger, Sarah-Beth Gould, Marinda Erwee & guest panelist TBC
12:00 – Homeschool South Africa
Finding Your Why: Vision Is the Core of Homeschooling
From carefree days, to assessment, to the child who walks out into the world.
Joanne Madgwick
12:30 – Pestalozzi Trust
Legal Aspects of Alternative Education
Karin Oostrum
13:30 – Future Forward Agency
Daniel Rushton
14:30 – Panel Discussion 2
Questions & Answers | Testimonies from Young Adults
Hear directly from young adults who have completed their schooling journey as they share their experiences, challenges and successes, and how alternative education shaped their path into further studies, careers and adult life.
Kaden Madgwick & Zea Hattingh
Program will be available soon.
Afrikaans 
English (South Africa)