https://www.bizcommunity.com/Education South Africa Education & Training news 15 Education news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/Education en-us Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:17:38 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/gibs-achieves-aa-rating-in-ceo-magazines-2026-green-mba-index-519320a The University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science (Gibs) has been awarded an AA rating in CEO Magazine’s 2026 Green MBA Index. 1-269956 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Education & Training South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/siyaphumelela-conference-widens-student-success-agenda-from-graduation-to-opportunity-953764a South Africa’s public universities, working through the Saide-led Siyaphumelela Network, are broadening the student success agenda beyond access, retention and graduation to include employability, economic mobility and meaningful participation in society. 1-269954 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Education & Training South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bishops-pride-flag-debate-reignites-over-school-neutrality-and-inclusion-519370a A long-running debate over the Pride flag at Bishops Diocesan College has resurfaced after the school's alumni association requested a formal flag policy, arguing that official flagpoles should be limited to the South African flag, the Bishops flag and the St George's flag. 1-269936 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Education & Training South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-stem-crisis-inequality-weakens-education-953794a South Africa’s declining performance in Stem education has become a pressing concern. Global benchmarks consistently rank the nation poorly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, highlighting systemic challenges that demand urgent attention. 1-269914 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Education & Training South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sacap-launches-postgraduate-diploma-in-psychological-counselling-408289a South Africa faces one of the most severe mental health treatment gaps in the world. According to the South African Stress and Health (SASH) study, only about 16% of South African adults experiencing common mental disorders like depression and anxiety ever receive formal treatment. At the forefront are registered counsellors who are specifically trained to provide psychological support in a wide range of settings. 1-269905 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Education & Training South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-skills-pipeline-starts-with-access-to-a-school-desk-953734a South Africa's skills development conversation often focuses on preparing young people for employment, entrepreneurship and the future of work. But according to social enterprise MiDesk Global, one of the most important steps in the skills pipeline begins much earlier: ensuring every learner has access to a school desk. 1-269904 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Education & Training South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-south-africa-home-languages-matter-more-than-ever-175376a South Africa's education system cannot become more inclusive without confronting the role language plays in shaping identity, belonging and learning. That was the central message from St Benedict's College's annual Embrace Symposium, where educators gathered to explore how African knowledge systems and cultural identity can shape a more inclusive education system. 1-269868 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Education & Training South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dentsu-school-of-influence-graduates-new-wave-of-business-ready-creators-064275a The era of chasing vanity metrics is officially taking a backseat to real business equity. That was the message from the Dentsu School of Influence - in partnership with CSA - which officially concluded its Johannesburg chapter, marking the graduation of its high-intensity “One Big Week” accelerator cohort. 1-269857 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Education & Training South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/skills-shortages-are-holding-back-businesses-in-south-africa-survey-finds-the-weak-spots-408619a Running a business in South Africa has become increasingly difficult. The challenges range from the economic after-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic to limited access to finance, increased global competition, shifting trade relations, technological change and governance issues. 1-269855 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Education & Training South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/inter-hotel-challenge-returns-to-develop-sa-next-hospitality-leaders-175386a Young hospitality professionals from across South Africa will once again take part in the Inter-Hotel Challenge as the 2026 programme gets under way, offering mentorship, practical training and industry competition designed to prepare the sector's next generation of talent. 1-269858 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Education & Training South Africa