Centre for entrepreneurship opened in Katlehong

A centre for entrepreneurship that will promote entrepreneurship education, training and development has been opened, the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) said on Tuesday. 20 Jun 2013 05:33

Students limited by poor credit records

Every year thousands of students join tertiary institutions and take the first step towards shaping their future. With this, comes their entry into the credit world, enabled by a student card and proof of registration at a tertiary institution. 19 Jun 2013 12:52

SA's low graduation rate needs urgent addressing - Jackson

South Africa currently faces a critical skills shortage. According to the Department of Higher Education and Training's (DHET) first annual report, the undergraduate graduation rate across SA's 23 public universities is at a low of 15%, and needs to be urgently addressed. 19 Jun 2013 11:02

Children should be taught financial management skills - Van Rooyen

Education and good health care alone are not sufficient to empower children. Solid financial health management skills are also a key factor. This is according to Tersia van Rooyen, a manager responsible for consumer education at TransUnion, one of South Africa's leading credit bureaus. 18 Jun 2013 11:03

Modise writes off R42m in youth bursary debt

The North West Provincial Government has announced that it will write off over R42m for the benefit of young people from poor and disadvantaged backgrounds who had studied through the Office of the Premier Bursary Scheme. 14 Jun 2013 12:29

Takalani Sesame is back with four new seasons

Groundbreaking educational South African children's programme, Takalani Sesame, is set to return to our television screens and radios with four new seasons, plus an outreach campaign for the Eastern Cape. "Takalani" means "be happy" in TshiVenda, conveying the spirit of happiness and innocence. The programme received initial support and funding from the United States Agency for International Development, in support of the South African Department of Education. 14 Jun 2013 10:45