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Why focusing on matric results isn't the solution to SA's education woes
[Christina Watson] When interventions made to raise the levels of mathematics skills and knowledge among South African learners fail to bear fruit, it's understandable that many are quick to feel that we are in a state of crisis... read more>>



Education
Oxford University Press Southern Africa turns its 100th page
In line with its commitment to education in Africa and celebrating its centenary this year, Oxford University Press Southern Africa has announced its sponsorship of the 9th Pan-African Literacy for All and 10th Reading Association of South Africa (RASA) National Literacy Conference to be held in September... read more>>
Female millennials are the most confident and ambitious of any female generation
New PwC survey dispels myths about women and work... read more>>
E-learning
Individualisation, diversity sets education providers apart

Murray de Villiers

Digital technologies including cloud computing, mobile devices and the Internet have the potential to transform the content offerings of schools and universities. Education institutions are no longer limited to the usual subjects of maths, science and languages. They now have an opportunity to diversify their subject and course offerings to include unconventional choices such as aviation, catering, music, ballet and anything else in their curriculums... read more>>
Higher Education
Varsity College gives volunteers lesson in love
A Port Elizabeth college gave two Bay charity volunteers the chance to go back to the classroom last week when it presented study bursaries to Heatherbank Primary School and Love Story at its NGO Open Day... read more>>
Varsities in line to review funding
Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande is set to review funding of two universities in the Eastern Cape, according to a parliamentary report... read more>>
Underfunded students take frustration out on universities
South African universities have their backs to the wall as the demand for financial assistance outstrips the available state funding and universities have to dig deep into their own pockets to accommodate as many students as possible... read more>>
More students with disabilities in higher education
The Department of Higher Education and Training says it is making headway in increasing the number of students with disabilities in the post-education and training system... read more>>
Public and private sector debate at SBL Research and Innovation Day

Issued by Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL)

The Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) recently hosted an energising and thought-provoking Research and Innovation Day on the theme of "Developing Innovation and Entrepreneurship Talent"... read more>>
Hedge funds and corporate raiders in Africa: Space invaders of the third kind

Issued by Regent Business School

Recently the Journal Club had occasion to read and critically analyse an excerpt from William Dalrymple's new book, The Anarchy: How a Corporation Replaced the Mughal Empire, 1756-1803... read more>>
ICESA awards 10 tablets to KZN residents

Issued by ICESA

ICESA gave away ten brand new digital tablets to lucky listeners of Gagasi FM recently in an exciting five-day run, live on the radio station... read more>>
Primary & Secondary Education
Hard work pays off for SA's best teachers
South Africa's outstanding teachers, who go beyond their call of duty, were honoured on Saturday evening during the annual National Teaching Awards... read more>>
Breadline Africa launches Lukhanyiso Preschool
World NGO Day signifies an opportunity where NGOs celebrate their achievements while ensuring that small grassroots organisations gain the recognition they deserve - and Zodwa Plaatjie who owns and runs an early childhood development centre for up to 60 children in Motherwell near Port Elizabeth, is one to be praised... read more>>
Skills Training
SimplyBiz Shift Questions workshop offers entrepreneurs new perspectives
The successful SimplyBiz Shift Questions workshop, developed by Raizcorp in association with Nedbank, will travel nationally this year, beginning on 9 May 2015 in Johannesburg... read more>>
People on the move
  • Peter Bezuidenhoudt returns to Wits - more info

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Jobs offered
Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Applied Mathematics - Cape Town
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced associate professor/senior lecturer in Applied Mathematics (Ref. NW08/053/0215). Applications close: 13 April 2015 Read more >>

Junior Lecturer - Information Science - Cape Town
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced junior lecturer: Information Science (Ref.LSW10/058/0215). Applications close: 16 March 2015 Read more >>

Contact Centre Agent - Cape Town
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contact centre agent (Ref. KKD/072/0315). Applications close: 20 March 2015 Read more >>

Advisor - Cape Town
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced advisor (Ref. SOL/067/0315). Applications close: 23 March 2015 Read more >>



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Open Day
AFDA - 7 Mar 2015, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth

Frontline excellence
The Peer Group - 26 Mar 2015, Pretoria | 28 May 2015, Pretoria | 23 Jun 2015, Pretoria | 29 Jul 2015, Pretoria | 10 Sep 2015, Pretoria | 11 Nov 2015, Pretoria

Public Relations boot camp
Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business - 26 Mar 2015, Pietermaritzburg

Effective speaking and presentation skills
Maurice Kerrigan Africa - 8 Apr 2015 to 10 Apr 2015, Johannesburg | 21 Apr 2015 to 23 Apr 2015, Johannesburg | 21 Apr 2015 to 23 Apr 2015, Cape Town | 6 May 2015 to 8 May 2015, Johannesburg | 13 May 2015 to 15 May 2015, Johannesburg

Trainer development programme
Maurice Kerrigan Africa - 13 Apr 2015 to 15 Apr 2015, Johannesburg | 8 Jun 2015 to 10 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

Spanish for beginners
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria Tru - 13 Apr 2015 to 17 Jun 2015, Pretoria

Business report writing
Maurice Kerrigan Africa - 15 Apr 2015 to 16 Apr 2015, Johannesburg | 9 Jun 2015 to 10 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

Advanced personal mastery and EQ
Maurice Kerrigan Africa - 16 Apr 2015 to 17 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

Influential business communication
Maurice Kerrigan Africa - 22 Apr 2015 to 23 Apr 2015, Johannesburg | 18 May 2015 to 19 May 2015, Johannesburg | 22 Jun 2015 to 23 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

The Dealdiva™ programme
The Dealmaker Company - 5 May 2015 to 6 May 2015, Johannesburg

Upcoming events
Adobe After Effects CC - 14 Mar 2015 to 25 Jul 2015, Johannesburg
Ever wonder how Hollywood gave Luke Skywalker his light sabre? If so, then this course is definitely for you. Learn practical special effects and post-production while referencing real world projects. Read more >>


Design for digital media - 17 Mar 2015 to 7 Jul 2015, Johannesburg
The course covers principles of designing for interaction and behaviour, teaches specific processes and methods, as well as grant an understanding of channels and mediums in which digital design lives. Read more >>


Telephone reception
Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business - 11 Mar 2015, Pietermaritzburg

Short course in corporate and ethics governance
Continuing Education at the University of Pretoria - 12 Mar 2015, Pretoria | 20 Apr 2015, Pretoria | 8 May 2015, Pretoria | 23 Jul 2015, Pretoria

Graphic and web design workshops
Multidimensions - 12 Mar 2015 to 27 Mar 2015, Johannesburg

GSSA structural geology course
RCA Conference Organisers - 12 Mar 2015 to 13 Mar 2015, Johannesburg

Business Writing for Office Professionals
KumaloGreen Training - 16 Mar 2015 to 17 Mar 2015, Johannesburg, Rosebank | 5 May 2015 to 6 May 2015, Johannesburg, Rosebank | 20 Jul 2015 to 21 Jul 2015, Johannesburg, Rosebank | 17 Sep 2015 to 18 Sep 2015, Johannesburg, Rosebank | 4 Nov 2015 to 5 Nov 2015, Johannesburg, Rosebank

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