Mindset, CoZa Cares assist class of 2012 with IT lessons

CoZa Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of UniForum SA, and Mindset Learn are set to distribute Grade 12 IT learning materials to more than 400 schools for the 2012 school year. This adds to the learning materials for Grades 10 and 11 the organisations delivered to some 300 schools during 2011. 5 Dec 2011 14:58

Pretoria schools excel in Smart Young Mindz competition

Hoërskool Hendrik Verwoerd was named as the overall winner in the Smart Young Mindz competition 2011. The Grade 8 to 10 learners created a strong substance out of recycled newspaper, silicone and clay which they modelled into bricks or suggested for use in pre-cast walls. 5 Dec 2011 15:30

Challenges facing SA higher education

Universities in SA have a lot to be proud of, says the vice-chancellor and principal of the University of Pretoria (UP), Professor Cheryl de la Rey. 30 Nov 2011 11:03

Key facets of the Medium-Term Budget Policy statement

[Paddy Hartdegen] Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan presented his Medium-Term Budget Policy statement to Parliament on Tuesday, 25 October 2011. The implications for the whole of South Africa are extensive and there are many different interpretations that can be placed on the policy and its implementation in the years ahead. 27 Oct 2011 10:51

The One Club launches development dept

NEW YORK, US: The One Club has announced the formation of a development program to partner agencies, products and services with awards shows and educational programs in the advertising, design and interactive industries. 17 Nov 2010 08:44

Unilever to halve CO2 impact

Unilever has announced plans to halve the environmental footprint of its products by 2020, to help 1 billion people improve their health and well-being and to source all of its agricultural raw materials sustainably. 16 Nov 2010 13:17

IFP slams model C schools bonus ban

The Inkatha Freedom Party has criticised the decision by the department of basic education to restrict former Model C schools from paying teacher bonuses and other financial incentives. 6 Jan 2012 10:57

Anglo American supports Northern Cape College financially

A R14.6 million co-funding grant from Anglo American's Chairman's Fund to the Northern Cape Rural Further Education and Training (FET) College, is set to make a real and lasting positive contribution to social development in the Northern Cape. 9 Dec 2011 11:16

Big Fish film school invites students to register

South African film school Big Fish spread its wings to Cape Town earlier this year to develop film talent in the mother city. Now, in a move to further bolster the industry, the school is offering a 15% discount on its two-year national certificate course in Johannesburg and Cape Town if they sign up before 1 February 2012. 5 Dec 2011 11:34

Redefining internal communication to improve customer service

[Daniel Munslow] Customer relationship management... customer service... customer loyalty... There are a dozen ways to describe companies' attempts to retain customers. The reality today is that no matter what type of industry in which you're operating, customer-centric strategies and initiatives are at the front of the quest for higher profits. Behind the scenes, however, there are a number of internal processes that need to be brought into line before customer service can be fully realised. 29 Apr 2011 08:48

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

Private colleges, viable option for tertiary qualification

Many 2011 matriculants now face the reality that they may not obtain a university place despite qualifying. Students are being urged to consider private colleges and FET institutions as a viable option for gaining a tertiary education. 26 Jan 2012 08:16

Matric pass rate improves to 70.2%

Around 70.2% of the matriculants who sat for the 2011 National Senior Certificate examinations last year passed their exams. 5 Jan 2012 06:55