An amount of R16 million has been allocated for the construction of more Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres of excellence across the City of Cape Town. The city’s Social Development and ECD Directorate announced this at the recent tabling of the City’s budget, where it unveiled its ECD spending plans for the … [Read more...]
Where are tomorrow’s software engineers?
The struggle to increase the number of graduating software engineers has been an ongoing challenge throughout the last two decades. The Joburg Centre for Software Engineering (JCSE) Director and Head of Software Engineering at Wits University, Prof Barry Dwolatzky says that while there are improvements, South Africa’s … [Read more...]
SA students receive scholarships from Sweden
Ten South African students have been selected for a Swedish post-graduate scholarship programme. … [Read more...]
Teachers Risk Removal from Register
1,071 teachers face being removed from the Register of Teachers by the Teaching Council because they have failed to renew their registration. … [Read more...]
Centres of excellence for Africa
Washington - The World Bank is to finance 19 university-based ‘centres of excellence’ in seven countries in West and Central Africa, in an effort to tackle a serious shortage of skilled workers in major industries that are vital to the continent’s economic growth. … [Read more...]
Paris as a Mathematical Classroom
Maths is boring and pointless. I can already count my change in the shop, what more do I need? I won’t even need maths in the real world! If you are a maths teacher, you may hear these phrases or something similar on a weekly basis. Getting students to see the relevance in mathematics is […] CERI forums» News … [Read more...]
Vocational learning with Swiss precision
A partnership between South Africa and Switzerland will give Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college students the sought-after experience they need to do well in the workplace. The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Swiss Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday launched the … [Read more...]
Donation for Taung agri college
South Africa – Taung Agricultural College in the North West has received a donation of US $ 1 million from Danish company Haldor Topsøe, which specialises in research and technology. Speaking at the donation handover ceremony, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said the college must use the funds not only to … [Read more...]
Auction to boost Bright Start
Wines from South Africa’s leading estates will feature in an auction on Thursday 10 April at Deli Delish, Hout Bay’s popular home-from-home eatery, with proceeds going to the Bright Start education support programme. Situated in a 120-year-old farmhouse, Deli Delish provides the perfect setting for this auction of … [Read more...]
HRDC pledges support for small business
The Human Resources Development Council (HRDC) has pledged its support for small business and quality education to help the country meet its development goals. The council on Wednesday held its 14th meeting, which was chaired by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe. The multi-tiered stakeholder advisory body, established … [Read more...]