University of Zululand staff faces criminal charges

[Gabi Khumalo] Fifteen staff members and students at the University of Zululand are facing criminal cases and disciplinary action after a forensic investigation into the university's affairs has been concluded. 7 Feb 2012 07:44

Edublox honours its learners of the year

In a bid to recognise learners who have overcome the odds and managed to excel despite their difficulties Edublox, a South African company that helps children and adults with learning disabilities, introduced their Learner of the Year awards to reward learners on the Edublox programme for their hard work and achievements at school. 6 Feb 2012 07:18

Young Lions Design Competition launches

CANNES, FRANCE: Cannes Lions has announced the addition of a Young Lions Design Competition to the 2012 International Festival of Creativity, taking place from 17-23 June. 2 Feb 2012 11:57

Vocational training or a university degree?

[Natalie Zimmelman] When a young person is faced with deciding what to do after matric, it is certainly a huge, life-changing decision. Statistics show that only 10 percent of young people who do achieve a matric certificate gain a university exemption and, thus, entry into university. Even more worryingly, of those who do manage to get in to university, barely half end up with a degree. 2 Feb 2012 11:26

Eastern Cape's 47% matric pass rate will improve, say officials

[Thando Cezula] Education officials in the Eastern Cape's Mount Frere district are still upbeat despite having to deal with some of the country's worst teaching and learning conditions. 2 Feb 2012 10:46

Basic Education's efforts pay off

Despite the challenges facing education in the country, the Department of Basic Education has managed to scoop two Public Sector Excellence Awards. 2 Feb 2012 09:28

Dept leads Eastern Cape school-agriculture revival

7thspace Interactive reports that officials from the Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform Department are busy with school-agriculture revival. In a statement, the department said it hopes to renew interest in agricultural science as a career choice for learners. 1 Feb 2012 11:41