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2014 matric results released
[More Matshediso] The matric class of 2014 has achieved a pass rate of 75.8%... read more>>

IEB National Senior Certificate 2014: The 2014 results

A total of 9,976 full-time and 475 part-time candidates from 191 schools across the country wrote the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations in November 2014...

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ANC top brass 'pushed Zuma' to ditch SABC boss Ellen Tshabalala

Bianca Capazorio and Sibongakonke Shoba

The ANC's hand in the resignation of Ellen Tshabalala from the SABC is shown in minutes of a meeting of the party's top decision-making body...

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Online resources that promote students' digital citizenship

Robert Morris

Not all professors are keen on implementing digital strategies, but even the most obstinate educators must admit that the level of student engagement is positively affected when technology becomes an integrated part of their learning habits...

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E-learning
Samsung's smart education approach engages students, teachers through tech
Teachers are leveraging technology to improve the standard of learning, and looking for solutions that will allow them to teach in a way that meets the expectations of their digitally-native students and prepare them to operate effectively in the modern-day workforce... read more>>
Higher Education
Students warned of bogus colleges
The Department of Higher Education and Training has urged potential students to verify the accreditation of any private college or university before enrolling for studies... read more>>
UCT research indicates need for new course in nursing curriculum
Research undertaken at the University of Cape Town suggests the need for an additional course to be included in the nursing curriculum to help nurses prepare for the death of patients under their care... read more>>
New AFDA Film School PE campus opens 2015
AFDA, the South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance, is opening its fourth campus in Port Elizabeth in 2015. Its other campuses are in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban... read more>>
Tshabalala out, at last
NEWSWATCH: SABC chair Ellen Tshabalala, found guilty of misconduct and lying, has finally resigned from her position... (videos) read more>>
Machel addresses UCT graduands, says education system needs their help
UCT Chancellor Graça Machel has called on graduates in the School of Education, capped on Reconciliation Day, to address the many problems within the national education system and to help equip the younger generation to prepare for the complex challenges of the 20th century... read more>>
Primary & Secondary Education
Hard work pays off for top achievers

More Matshediso and Albert Pule

Hard work, dedication and discipline were the ingredients of success for Rashmika Deeplal of Isipingo Secondary School in KwaZulu-Natal... read more>>
Motshekga ready to announce NSC results for 2014
The Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga is all set to announce the National Senior Certificate results later today... read more>>
2014 matric exams fair, credible: Umalusi

More Matshediso

The Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training, Umalusi says the 2014 matric exams were fair and credible, despite incidents of copying in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape... read more>>
Maths Olympiad calls high school learners to sign up
When schools reopen, maths teachers will be able to enter learners from Grade 8 to 12 in the annual South African Mathematics Olympiad... read more>>
Joburg scholar recalls a "beautiful Eureka moment" during matric finals
In anticipation of this year's Independent Examinations Board matric results, King David Linksfield scholar Adam Krok says he's confident he's holding a full house in his hands, and this bright spark isn't one to have false expectations... read more>>
Skills Training
Sunfoil Education Trust 2015 bursary recipients announced
The names of 16 young cricketers to benefit from the Sunfoil Education Trust in 2015 were announced by Cricket South Africa and the Willowton Group on Wednesday, 17 December... read more>>
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