Intensive-care specialists at Tygerberg Hospital have a new infection-resistant 'colleague' helping them do ward rounds on Covid-19 patients. “Quintin" – as 'he' is affectionately called – is a Double Robotic 'robot' that has been employed to help specialists do 'virtual' ward rounds – even from home – if they are unable to be physically present.
The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has hailed the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) as a beacon of transformation, integrity, and innovation in South Africa’s education landscape, as he officially opened the new SAQA House in Hillcrest, Pretoria on Friday.
Two additional videos have emerged in connection with the violent assault of a Milnerton High School learner, according to Western Cape Education Department spokesperson Bronagh Hammond.
Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr. Mimmy Gondwe says the African Union (AU) Skills Week has demonstrated the continent’s collective resolve to build a skilled, innovative, and resilient workforce.
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube and her Brazilian counterpart Camilo Santana on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that the department said was indicative of a “far-reaching and deepening cooperation” between the two BRICS nations.
South Africa is gearing up for one of its largest exam operations as more than 900,000 candidates prepare to sit the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations on Tuesday.
All nine provincial education departments across South Africa have confirmed their state of readiness to ensure the smooth and incident-free administration of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.
The South African Teachers’ Union (SAOU) has called for a sustained, year-long celebration and recognition of teachers, warning that the emotional strain, professional isolation, and looming teacher shortages threaten the stability of the country’s education system.
As more than 740,000 full- and part-time candidates prepare to sit for the start of the 2025 final exams on Tuesday, educators and psychologists are urging learners to stay calm, plan ahead, and protect their mental health
