Premier, MECs adopt worst performing schools

MBOMBELA: Mpumalanga's top government leaders have adopted 31 of the worst performing schools in the province to help improve results. 18 May 2012 09:10

Univen opens new buildings

PRETORIA: Students and lecturers at the University of Venda (Univen) will get to enjoy new facilities as the institution, on Thursday, 17 May 2012, opened new buildings at their main campus. 18 May 2012 08:53

UCT lecture to focus on significance of disagreement

In his inaugural lecture titled "Disagreement: its Epistemic Significance", the University of Cape Town's professor Benhard Weiss will tackle the question of how people should modify their views when they discover that other enquirers have arrived at different opinions. He will deliver his lecture on Wednesday, 16 May at the university's Kramer Law Building. 17 May 2012 16:02

Western Cape business, government, academics discuss education

In a show of solidarity between business, government and academics, business think tank and catalyst Accelerate Cape Town succeeded in bringing business leaders and leaders in education in the Western Cape together to discuss education challenges that impact the local economy. 17 May 2012 15:53

Mercedes-Benz Trade Test Centre launched in East London

The Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) Trade Test Centre recently launched to the community of East London and surrounding areas. It is the first decentralised manufacturing, engineering and related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA)-accredited facility of its kind in the region. 17 May 2012 15:32

NSC is of a high standard, says Motshekga

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says the country's National Senior Certificate (NSC) is of a high standard, with matric question papers being set at an international level. 17 May 2012 09:37

eLearning Africa receives sponsorship from CoZa Cares Foundation

CoZa Cares Foundation will be a sponsor of eLearning Africa, which takes place in Cotonou, Republic of Benin from 23-25 May 2012. 16 May 2012 09:58

Govt formalises graduate recruitment scheme

PRETORIA: Government has formalised a graduate recruitment scheme to attract talented graduates into government, says Deputy Minister of Public Service and Administration Ayanda Dlodlo. 16 May 2012 09:52

Vocational education needed to make NGP a reality

PRETORIA: Technical and vocational education is essential to developing the South African economy and making the New Growth Path (NGP) a reality, says Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande. 16 May 2012 09:45

Become employable without experience

Positions requiring experience from applicants, while applicants can't gain any experience without first having had a job, is a situation that has been frustrating job-seekers for ages. But there are ways to make oneself employable and gain experience without having landed a position in formal employment first, an education expert says. 15 May 2012 10:08

African schools dominate global education competition

African schools won five out of the eight prizes on offer for the 2011 School Enterprise Challenge, a global competition for schools. This announcement coincides with the launch of the 2012 challenge, which is now open for registration. 14 May 2012 06:48

Africa proving popular destination for international students

In 1994, with the end of apartheid, South African universities opened up to the world. Recent research shows that if desirability is any indication, Africa is taking its rightful place in the world as an emerging centre for higher education. 14 May 2012 06:40

Executive runs Comrades to change lives

It takes a special kind of dedication and commitment to help young learners to access the opportunities that will help them jump ahead in life. It is the same kind of dedication and determination which inspires many people to run the 87km of the gruelling Comrades Marathon. 10 May 2012 11:28

YDx releases education research findings

Youth Agency, YDx, based in JHB, has released findings of its BratTrax research study, showing how South Africa's education system is in desperate need of attention to accurately equip future learners, and ensure the growth of a nation. The findings show the problem is one of multi layers and contributing factors. 10 May 2012 06:57