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...]
30 maritime students get scholarships
Pretoria – The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has bid farewell to 30 students who have been awarded scholarships to the tune of R14 million to study Masters and PhD programmes in Maritime at the World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden. The candidates, who come from all nine provinces, will … [Read more...]
SA to produce more doctors
Johannesburg – Government is looking at increasing the number of doctors produced by the country to ensure the success of the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme. Speaking at a New Age business briefing on Monday, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi acknowledged that the skills shortage issue was phenomenal. … [Read more...]
The reasons for school closure
There is a rational question at the root of the outcry against the Western Cape Education Department’s (WCED) proposed closure of 27 schools: “How can this be justified at a time when the demand for places in Western Cape schools is increasing dramatically?” Paradoxically, the rising demand is one of the … [Read more...]
94+ Projects for Madiba
Pretoria – Cabinet has called on all South Africans to support the 94+ Projects for Madiba campaign aimed at celebrating former President Nelson Mandela’s 94th birthday and his legacy by improving infrastructure in 94 schools across the country. Madiba will once again reach another milestone, celebrating his 94th … [Read more...]