All learners will have textbooks by the start of 2014, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said on Friday. “We are confident that at the start of the school year, all learners will have a textbook in their hands,” said the minister, who was briefing reporters on developments at the department. The Department of … [Read more...]
Education dept has delivered
The Department of Basic Education says it rejects “in the strongest terms” claims that it has failed to deliver on its mandate. In a statement on Tuesday, the department said since its creation in 2009, it has made progress in many areas that have seen an improvement in the system, including the Accelerated School … [Read more...]
NDP critical for long term growth
Pretoria – The implementation of South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP) by 2030 is critical to the country’s long term sustainability. This is the view of World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) President Peter Bakker. “The WBCSD recognises that above all, robust partnerships between … [Read more...]
Hope to Read the Future
In a country where illiteracy among primary learners is a prevalent challenge, there are hints of hope. The 2012/2013 Stats SA report notes that "more than nine-tenths (92, 9%) of South Africans are able to read and write". … [Read more...]
Students Build a Winner
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, a national leader in specialized technical training and a driving force in helping students turn their passion into professional success, is proud to announce a truck built by students from its South Plainfield, NJ campus took First Place in its class at the 2013 Diesel … [Read more...]
New KZN Education MEC announced
Durban – KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has announced the appointment of the current Provincial Legislature Speaker, Neliswa Peggy Nkonyeni, as the new MEC for Education. The move follows the elevation last month of the then Education MEC Senzo Mchunu to the position of premier of the province. Speaking to … [Read more...]
Entrepreneurship centre for students
A Centre for Entrepreneurship (CEF), which will help to develop local entrepreneurs, has been launched at the King Hintsa FET College for Agriculture in Butterworth, Eastern Cape. Launched by Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe, the centre forms part of the Department of Trade and Industry’s programme … [Read more...]
Need for university in Ekurhuleni
Pretoria – A University of Technology in Ekurhuleni would assist in ensuring skilled youngsters who can respond to the needs of the businesses in the area, says Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Mondli Gungubele. Gungubele said there was an urgent need for the development of a business case to establish a University of … [Read more...]
From teacher to global leader
If you are a follower of South African politics, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka needs no introduction. Known as ‘Mamlambo’ to those close to her, Mlambo-Ngcuka is synonymous with politics and leadership in South Africa and for years has been one of the famous faces of political leadership in the country. She might have started … [Read more...]
University of Mpumalanga on track
Mbombela – Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande’s office has allayed fears that the newly named University of Mpumalanga will not open on time. In an interview with African Eye News Service this week, department spokesperson Kefilwe Makhanya said the university was ready for intakes for the … [Read more...]