The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) was first conducted in South Africa in 1995, and every four years since then, except 2007. The long history of TIMSS in the country provides important evidence of the health of the education system, international comparisons with other countries, and trends over time; as well as allowing an understanding of the contextual factors that impact achievement. This newsletter highlights a selection of articles related to the TIMSS 2019 results featured in the June HSRC Review.