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PnP educational programme to improve matric pass rate
According to the Department of Education's 2014 matric review, approximately 41% of learners who enter Grade 1 end up matriculating... read more>>



E-learning
Elliotdale school gets tech savvy

Yolisa Blom

Deputy Minister of Communications, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, on Friday made learning at Ngangolwandle High School in Elliotdale, in the Eastern Cape much more exciting by handing over 25 desktop computers, among other things... read more>>
Higher Education
Universities catching on to the sleeping pod
Students' complaints of lack of sleep has led to the installation in libraries at some universities overseas of sleeping pods in which they can nap between study periods... read more>>
Students protest over inefficient shuttle service
DASO-aligned students at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University want the institution to pump R5-million more into shuttle services, claiming that students often missed tests due to inefficient transport... read more>>
NMMU students extend a helping hand
A group of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) students raised R5000 for the Human Dignity Centre, a facility for vulnerable children in Walmer township... read more>>
Maimane praises Daso anti-corruption fight
University of Fort Hare management was "crying" because the DA Student Organisation (Daso) would expose corruption at the facility... read more>>
Office workers raise funds for needy student

Devon Koen

A group of kind-hearted employees from a Port Elizabeth communications company are furiously raising funds to help a young student continue studying towards becoming a teacher... read more>>
First step at varsity trips up students
A new centre is being set up to put a halt to the high university dropout rate... read more>>
ACSA and Prof Boateng donate resource books to UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership
As part of a Pan-African quasi-academic and industrial social responsibility initiative currently underway in South Africa, Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) Professor Douglas Boateng presented a free and open public lecture at the SBL campus in Midrand on Monday, 18 May... read more>>
SU most influential institution for agriscience in SA - QS Rankings
Stellenbosch University's Faculty of AgriSciences is the most sought after and influential institution in South Africa, and ranks among the top 100 institutions worldwide, in agriculture and forestry research, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2015... read more>>
National Treasury CFO reflects on MBL value

Issued by Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL)

Dalu Majeke, Chief Financial Officer at National Treasury and SBL alumnus, addressed the first-year MBL group on the role of government Treasury and also how the MBL qualification has influenced his leadership style... read more>>
Primary & Secondary Education
SA learners celebrate Africa Day

More Matshediso

PRETORIA: Different schools in parts of South Africa today started Africa Day celebrations by singing the African Union (AU) anthem at special assemblies, following a directive issued by the Department of Basic Education (DBE)... read more>>
Garlandale High School's consumer studies classroom now ready for action
Garlandale High School's new consumer studies classroom has been upgraded and is now ready for action... read more>>
Skryf Net competition calls for children of South Africa to write creatively
Entries for the 2015 Skryf Net Competition are still open for children in South Africa. The objective of the competition is to seek out, encourage, recognise and generally worship creative writing excellence... read more>>
World Play Day - Play is fun!

Issued by Cotlands

On Thursday, 28 May, children across the globe will celebrate World Play Day. Close to 2,000 children in South Africa will participate in activities to enhance their full potential through play... read more>>
Skills Training
Educate youth for a better Africa: Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Buti Manamela, has called for the youth to be educated and skilled so they can build a better future for Africa... read more>>
The coming annual Finweek review and the need for a radical makeover of the MBA in South Africa

Issued by Regent Business School

Whilst being a useful guide for business executives and prospective MBA students, Finweek's annual review does not deal with the more substantive curricula and policy issues confronting critical management and leadership skills needs... read more>>
Business
Why your P@s$word is a fail

Jonas Thulin

Passwords have become practically useless as the sole security measure protecting your personal information... read more>>
Jobs offered
Chemical Engineering/Mineral Processing Lecturer - Cape Town
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced associate professor/senior lecturer: Chemical Engineering and Mineral Processing (Ref. ING04/146/0515). Applications close: 30 June 2015 Read more >>



New events to diarise
UCT Graduate School of Business PGDip programme - 3 Aug 2015, Cape Town
UCT GSB's Post Graduate Diploma in Management Practice has added two new specialisation streams to its offering in the fourth core of its programme. Read more >>

Workaway International Information Session
Workaway International - 23 May 2015, Johannesburg

Powerful PowerPoint
In Context Consulting - 2 Jun 2015, Cape Town | 15 Jun 2015, Cape Town | 29 Jun 2015, Cape Town

Effective negotiation 101
Curiosity Campus - 3 Jun 2015, Cape Town

Shift It! Business and Leadership Events
Paradigm Shift - 13 Jun 2015, Johannesburg | 18 Jun 2015, Cape Town

Using tech to drive innovation an entrepreneurship
Event Mechanics - 24 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

Business planning bootcamp
Business In Theory - 2 Jul 2015 to 3 Jul 2015, Midrand

CTEX Career and Training Expo 2015
CTEX Exhibitions - 29 Jul 2015 to 30 Jul 2015, Cape Town

The Dealdiva™ programme
The Dealmaker Company - 12 Aug 2015 to 13 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

Electrical safety techniques for industry
IDC Technologies - 10 Sep 2015 to 11 Sep 2015, Johannesburg

Upcoming events
Microsoft Project
Front Foot Strategic Consulting - 27 May 2015 to 29 May 2015, Boksburg | 15 Jul 2015 to 17 Jul 2015, Randburg | 24 Aug 2015 to 26 Aug 2015, Boksburg | 1 Sep 2015 to 3 Sep 2015, Randburg

Leadership master class
Expressions - 27 May 2015 to 28 May 2015, Umhlanga

Lean Human Resources masterclass
Lean Institute Africa - 27 May 2015 to 28 May 2015, Johannesburg

Money fit - Are you?
Money Fit - 27 May 2015, Johannesburg

Rising Stars Careers Expo 2015
Fezekisa Communications - 29 May 2015, Bloemfontein | 31 Jul 2015, Durban | 28 Aug 2015, Port Elizabeth

SpeechMaster: business presentation skills
Expressions - 29 May 2015 to 5 Jun 2015, Umhlanga

Negotiation and conflict management workshop
Derek Pead & Associates - 29 May 2015 to 30 May 2015, Hout Bay, Cape Town

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