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Gwarube remains confident about NSC exams, despite some hurdles

By Johnathan Paoli Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has welcomed the start of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams on a high note, despite challenges. Gwarube...

Basic education reiterates it’s got the matric exams covered

By Simon Nare Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has assured Parliament’s portfolio committee on education that every contingency plan has been put in place to...

First day of matric exams get off to a smooth start, with a few hiccups reported

By Jonathan Paoli The Basic Education Department has reported a successful start to the National Senior Certificate examinations, with all exam centres opening on time...

New minister must ensure NSFAS contributes to the greater good

By Edwin Naidu Former Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande, always insisted the glass was half full when reflecting on the National Student...

Universities must adjust curricula to ensure students have the right skills

By Simon Nare Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has appealed to learning institutions to restructure their curriculums in line with what skills will be in...

Mpedi confident in representing Africa in his upcoming role as SG of global university leaders

By Johnathan Paoli University of Johannesburg Vice-Chancellor Letlhokwa Mpedi has called for the urgent need to rethink talent development in the country as well as the unique challenges faced...

Private sector must employ more young people: Ramaphosa

By Johnathan Paoli President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on businesses to do more to ensure that youngsters are hired. “Just as preparing our nation’s young people...

Basic education minister happy so far with NSC exams

By Akani Nkuna Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwaruble says she is satisfied with the start of the National Senior Certificate exams, which kicked off on Monday. Gwarube and Gauteng education MEC Matome...

Social media as a teaching tool: South African teachers talk about the new reality

By Zane Davids, Lisa Seymour and Rafeeq Jaffer The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a shift towards the use of social media platforms in teaching. The South African Department of Basic...

The future of universities at a turning point, says USAf CEO

By Edwin Naidu South Africa’s tertiary education sector is urgently grappling with sustainability challenges amidst sluggish economic growth and the disruptive influence of digitalisation and artificial intelligence on the global job market, as highlighted by Universities South Africa (USAf) CEO Dr Phethiwe Matutu. “In the...

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