At this time of the year, learning is delayed for some learners due to placements. This is one of the concerns that will resurface as Coastal Schools learners return to the classroom. Prior to inland schools reopening for the 2023 school year, Department of Basic Education (DBE) spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga had mentioned that the department […]
A law student from Rustenburg in the North West is grinding hard as a cleaner at Security Solutions Team to create a great life for herself and her family. The young lady is a second-year Bachelor of Laws (LLB) student at the University of South Africa (Unisa) and has big dreams to fulfill. In a LinkedIn post, Leoba Taodzera expressed how […]
What skills do your employees really need to thrive in 2023? What skills do you need to provide your employees to ensure your business thrives in 2023? These are the top skills that every training platform should offer or plan to offer, in the year ahead as evidenced by research, trends, and analyses. Green skills. The […]
Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has warned prospective students, who want to register at institutions of higher learning, not to fall for bogus colleges. These institutions, also known as “fly by night” colleges, are not registered with the Sector Education and Training Authorities (Setas), the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) […]
In recent years, the government has made significant progress with regards to funding for higher education. However, many have expressed that more needs to be done to ensure that education is made available for all young people in South Africa. During his political report at the ANC National Conference last Friday, 16 December, President Cyril Ramaphosa reflected […]
The new South African academic year will soon kick off and here is all you need to know about the re-opening of schools for 2023. As the December holidays come to an end and the new year is fast-approaching, many of South Africa’s learners and their parents will begin preparations for the upcoming 2023 school […]
Discussions on how to help further alleviate South Africa’s sky-high levels of poverty and unemployment took place earlier this month. Education can be a key to finding success, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. President Cyril Ramaphosa presented a speech during the opening session of the 55th National Conference, which took place on 16 December, 2022; a significant day […]
The University of South Africa had given prospective and existing students another chance to apply for admission at the university. In a matter of hours, the university will be closing its online application tool. One of South Africa’s 26 public universities, the University of South Africa (Unisa) recently overtook Rhodes University by being ranked tenth […]
Some countries place refugees in camps, while in South Africa they are integrated into communities. The Social development department has announced how much these individuals have benefitted from one of the country’s grants. In history we have seen how tens of thousands of refugees have fled their homes in order to escape war, persecution, or […]
Thousands of Grade One and Grade Eight learners still haven’t been successfully placed in schools for the 2023 academic year. The Department is planning to re-open applications for those still wishing to apply. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) saw a massive influx of applications for learners seeking placement in Grades One and Eight, earlier […]