As the years pass, Thousands of applications are pondered on by institutions of higher learning. The University of South Africa has brought to the notice of students that applying for admission does not give a guarantee of study in that institution. A week ago, a popular paperback published an article that detailed how potential students […]
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Basic Education Receives Billions To Spend In 2023
There are several challenges faced within South Africa’s education system, from learning to infrastructure. To adequately address these challenges, many have urged National Treasury to raise the budget for basic education. The government has allocated additional funding of R20 billion through the provincial equitable share, to cover shortfalls in basic education compensation budgets. PAY ATTENTION: Never […]
Education Funding Must Take Expansion Into Account
Millions of South Africans are eagerly waiting for the 2023 Budget Speech to find out how the government plans to improve the lives of citizens. Civil society groups are calling on the government to address the education crisis. The energy crisis is impacting every sphere of society. PAY ATTENTION: Never miss any Updates – Follow the Demzyportal […]
SRC-led Demonstrations Cease at University Of Cape Town
Cape Town – Unrest has ceased at UCT with all academic programmes back to normal on Monday.“UCT has had no disruptions on campus on Monday,” said UCT spokesperson Elijah Moholola. On Sunday the university announced that in-person teaching and learning and research operations will commence. PAY ATTENTION: Never miss any Updates – Follow the Demzyportal Facebook Page! […]
UCT Council to Urgently tackle ‘Governance Crisis’
University of Cape Town (UCT) and leadership of vice-chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng could prove to be a turning point for the top institution as early as Tuesday. Council chairperson Babalwa Ngonyama published a campus communication update at the weekend stating “instability at the university” was “not how we envisaged 2023 beginning”. PAY ATTENTION: Never miss any Updates […]
Classes suspended at Durban University of Technology
The first day of classes has not happened at the Durban University of Technology’s Ritson and Steve Biko campuses. Issues around the National Student Financial Aid Scheme are at the centre of the shutdown by students. According to the Student Representative Council, some students had been waiting for NSFAS in order to register. Others, on […]
Sona 2023: Calls For Work Experience Requirement To Be Removed For Entry Level Jobs
President Cyril Ramaphosa has requested that businesses remove the work experience requirement for people seeking employment in entry-level jobs. This request was made during the State of the Nation Address (SONA). The State of the Nation Address (SONA) took place on 9 February 2023 at the Cape Town City Hall. During the SONA, President Cyril Ramaphosa reiterated […]
UKZN Undergraduate Procedures for First Time SA Applicants
If you want to apply for the UKZN Undergraduate programme as a South African Citizen, you need to follow UKZN Undergraduate Procedures for First Time South African Applicants. kindly read details below. Semester 1: January 2023 If you are a South African citizen and currently in Grade 12 or have completed. your National Senior Certificate […]
Minister Nzimande Calls For Gender Framework To Be Put Into Action
The scourge of gender-based violence in South Africa has devastating consequences for women. The higher education department will establish units to assist in making universities and colleges safer for students The minister encourages institutions to continue working with Higher Health and implement the programmes that seek to address the issues and challenges stemming from Gender […]