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Identical twins Caitlyn and Cailyn Daniels celebrate graduation together
"Identical twins Caitlyn and Cailyn Daniels, inseparable since birth, are set to graduate together with their Bachelor of Education degrees from Rosebank College, celebrating their unique bond and shared journey in education.
Damelin regains full registration status after deregistration in 2024
After a year of trials and tribulations, Damelin is back on track, achieving full registration status.
Educor’s Damelin, City Varsity, Icesa City Campus and Lyceum College re-registered
Four colleges owned by Educor Holdings; Damelin, City Varsity, Icesa City Campus and Lyceum College have been re-registered.
Good riddance to the old guard, may their replacements bring fresh thinking to education
While Gwarube has been hailed a “rising star” in political circles, Nkabane has been largely anonymous as deputy minister of mineral resources and energy.
Miss XO warns young women pursuing lavish lifestyles about the price they pay with sugar daddies
A viral video of social media influencer Xoli Gcabashe, also known as 'miss xo,' advising women of all ages to strive for financial independence, rather than relying on sugar daddies for a lavish lifestyle, has sparked debate on social media.
Phetola launches to provide affordable and professional learning and development opportunities
The company will offer a variety of learning and development solutions.
South Africa needs a radical shift towards modernised education system, expert
Education expert Hendrick Makaneta says that more focus should be on ways to address the ‘skewed’ basic education levels so that children from poor communities and schools can stand an equal chance against their peers from more affluent schools.
From high school to tertiary education: practical tips to get you through
First-year students often find the transition from high school to university both exciting and challenging.
Schools infrastructure, early childhood development programmes and science and technology get financial boost in Budget 2023
Cabinet is also engaging with the input from the Ministerial Task Team on student funding to find a sustainable solution to the increasing demand to provide funding for fee-free higher education to the missing middle and postgraduate students.
Beware of fly-by-night colleges, Minister Blade Nzimande warns prospective students
The minister said the illegal colleges offer compromised qualifications which not are recognised for employment purposes or for further studying.
All inclusive ITHUBA bursary applications now open
The beneficiaries of these bursaries will receive all expenses paid towards their tuition including, housing, textbooks, laptops, and pocket money.
Universities and TVET colleges to battle it out in this year’s Campus Cup Challenge
Registrations for the Campus Cup Challenge close on Monday, September 5.
Sound the alarm! Disturbing reports of corruption across education institutions raise concern
Corruption Watch has received ‘disturbing’ reports of alleged corruption across basic and higher education institutions throughout the country for over 10 years.
Acting principal appointed at Coastal TVET College
Earlier this month Nzimande announced his decision to end the contract of the administrator, Ndoda Biyela following pressure from the staff and the SA Democratic Teachers’ Union.
Public Servants’ Association welcomes Nzimande’s decision to fire Coastal TVET administrator
However, the PSA said it was disappointed by the minister’s failure to disclose the conditions of Ndoda Biyela’s contract termination or ‘handshake payment’.
Higher Education Minister ends administration of Coastal KZN TVET College
Dr Blade Nzimande noted that there were several concerns that were raised by stakeholders on the state of functionality of the college which led to the college advertising permanent senior management positions.
South African universities could be downgraded or closed under new regulations
Institutions of higher education, specifically universities, need to focus on teaching and learning, research and community engagement.
Eastern Cape TVET staff killed in car crash
It was reported that the two Ikhala TVET College staff members and three interns were driving a college vehicle from the central office to conduct some work at the Aliwal North campus when they collided with a truck.
Education minister calls on companies to employ TVET students and lecturers
Minister Blade Nzimande said the primary aim of these placements was to assist the transition of young people from learning to working.
False Bay TVET College celebrates first cohort of Rigging apprentices
After many changes and Covid-19 challenges the QCTO have confirmed that the first cohort of apprentices, met the External Integrated Summative Assessment requirements.
Students have access to unlimited number of courses from a library of 10 000 digital products
Students now have access to an unlimited number of courses from a library of 10,000 digital products, including eTextbooks, online learning platforms and study tools covering 675 courses.
UKZN HIV programme launches new research clinic
UKZN has officially launched a new research clinic through its HIV Pathogenesis Programme which will enhance and further studies into HIV.
IOL’s Top Achievers 2021 digimag
Welcome to IOL’s Top Achievers 2021 digimag, proudly produced by the Studio Independent Brandstories team.