https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/499.html South Africa Higher Education news 15 Higher Education news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/499.html en-us Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:06:07 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pre-2009-legacy-qualifications-remain-valid-amid-sa-training-reforms-178966a Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has moved to reassure South Africans that qualifications obtained before 2009 remain valid and continue to be officially recognised, despite ongoing reforms to the country's qualifications system. 1-268988 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Higher Education South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/skills-development-levies-are-a-talent-tool-not-a-tick-box-289087a For SMMEs and SMEs with an annual payroll of more than R500,000, complying with the requirements of the Skills Development Act (SDA) is mandatory. But, it is also a low-cost opportunity to grow the business by strategically upskilling employees. 1-268960 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Higher Education South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fnb-uj-partner-to-deliver-free-accredited-app-development-skills-programme-067875a Through a strategic partnership with the University of Johannesburg’s Business School, FNB's App Academy 2026 will enable student access to a university-backed, accredited learning experience that combines practical app development, entrepreneurship thinking, innovation leadership and future-focused digital skills development. 1-268957 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Higher Education South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/aaa-launches-south-africas-first-master-of-digital-marketing-degree-390138a As digital disruption reshapes how brands connect with audiences, AAA School of Advertising has responded with a landmark qualification: the master of digital marketing, the first master’s degree specialising in digital marketing in South Africa. Accredited by the Council of Higher Education (CHE) and registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), the programme is designed to merge the creative and analytical components needed to operate at the highest level of this specialist discipline. 1-268913 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Higher Education South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-clinical-expertise-to-strategic-insight-dr-magans-mba-advantage-178926a For many professionals, the decision to pursue an MBA is about more than career progression, and the qualification is being pursued by many who are not in traditional business or management roles. 1-268928 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Higher Education South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-importance-of-mental-wellbeing-in-school-sport-623891a Sport is an integral part of South African culture and young athletes work hard to reach the pinnacle of their sport disciplines. Unfortunately, their emotional wellbeing can be severely impacted by the pressures of high-level competitive sports, especially at school level. 1-268891 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Higher Education South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/school-marketing-in-2026-why-trust-and-community-matter-845033a School marketing has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. Traditional approaches centred on prospectuses, open days, newspaper advertisements and static websites are no longer sufficient to meet the expectations of modern families. 1-268889 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Higher Education South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/up-student-runs-comrades-to-help-graduates-escape-student-debt-390508a When University of Pretoria (UP) master’s student Qiniso Sithole laces up his running shoes for his first Comrades Marathon on 14 June 2026, he will not simply be running 90-odd kilometres between Durban and Pietermaritzburg – he will be running for every late-night financial calculation and every moment he wondered whether he would find the money to get to the finish line of his degree. 1-268853 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Higher Education South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-masters-in-digital-marketing-debuts-at-aaa-school-401519a AAA School of Advertising has launched what it says is South Africa's first master's degree specialising in digital marketing, as demand grows for advanced skills in an increasingly data-driven and technology-led marketing landscape. 1-268755 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Higher Education South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ja-south-africa-expands-board-to-drive-youth-impact-390788a JA South Africa is proud to announce the appointment of two distinguished leaders, Kamini Redhi and Nthatisi Quella, to its board of directors. 1-268683 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Higher Education South Africa