Gauteng education dept shuts down Crowthorne Academy: Here’s what will happen to the pupils
The Gauteng Education Department confirmed Crowthorne Academy has been shut down indefinitely. Here’s what it means for the pupils.
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National Civic Education and Health Skills Programme launched at Tshwane North TVET College
Nzimande made the call when he was unveiling the National Civic Education and Health Skills Programme at the Tshwane North TVET College Mamelodi Campus on Thursday.
Lifestyle
A complete guide on how to apply for the Ireland Kader Asmal Fellowship scholarship
The Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme is a flagship programme of the Embassy of Ireland in South Africa offered to South African students.
Lifestyle
‘Little Money Egghead’: Palesa Machaka launches financial literacy book for children
‘Little Money Egghead’, authored by Palesa Machaka, is a financial literacy book suitable for children between the ages of 3 and 12.
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Centre for World Universities ranks UCT as the best higher learning institution in Africa
The Centre of World Universities ranked UCT as the best higher learning institution in Africa for the third year in a row.
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CPUT riots: Nzimande blasts students for vandalising campus property
Dr Blade Nzimande blasted CPUT and UWC students for vandalising campus property during last week’s intense riots.
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2023 Wits shutdown: NSFAS intervenes in student accommodation crisis
This follows countrywide protests by students at various institutions of higher learning against a new accommodation cap of R45 000 per annum.
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DBE confirms final 2022 matric results release date
The Department of Basic Education will on Thursday, 19 January 2023, release the 2022 matric results in a ceremony held in Johannesburg.
Lifestyle
2023 back to school: Gauteng working to place remaining 1 394 pupils
The department has already placed at least 290 751 learners with some 1394 remaining.
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2022 matric results release date confirmed: Here’s everything you must know
The department explained that results for the matric class of 2022 are currently being processed.
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Matric 2022 ‘second chance’ programme registration deadline revealed
The metric second chance programme is also open to those who want to improve their results.
Lifestyle
Higher Education dept warns of fake private colleges
The Minister warned that these institutions offer qualifications that are not recognised.
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Chicago art institute revokes Kanye West honorary doctorate
Kanye West no longer has an honorary doctorate from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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2022 matric exams: Here’s everything you need to know
More than 923 460 pupils will sit for the 2022 matric exams at 6 885 centres across the country.
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World Teacher’s Day: Ramaphosa highlights school safety
President Ramaphosa said World Teacher’s Day must be used to celebrate the critical role played by educators in advancing human progress.
Technology
This spellchecker tool can autocorrect South Africa’s 10 official languages
The spellchecker corrects spelling, hyphenation and typing errors and offers suggested alternatives for words that are not recognised.
Crime
Marius Harmse: EC education director’s luxury car seized in fraud investigation
The SIU found that Marius Harmse allegedly indirectly received a payment of more than R300 000 from a supplier for the vehicle’s purchase.
Lifestyle
2023 NSFAS applications reopen with stern warning for fraudsters
Nzimande welcomed the proclamation signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa to allow the SIU to investigate maladministration and fraud at NSFAS.
Lifestyle
Here’s how to apply for the Presidential Youth Employment Programme
Phase IV will offer job opportunities to 255 100 youth across the nine provinces.
Lifestyle
Education dept not extending youth employment programme
The Ministry challenged the youth continue to use the skills, knowledge, experience they gained whilst placed in schools to broaden their horizons.
Lifestyle
2023 school admissions: Gauteng applications are now open – Here’s how to apply
The 2023 Online Admissions application period will continue until 19 August 2022.
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Taylor Swift bestowed honorary doctorate in Fine Arts – This was her reaction
Her name is officially Dr Taylor Swift.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town reacts to Debbie Schafer resignation
Debbie Schafer’s resignation received mixed reaction.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town typhoid fever outbreak NOT linked to contaminated water – NICD
The NICD says there is no evidence to support claims of Cape Town’s water system being contaminated.
Lifestyle
New ‘Life Orientation’ radio series targets SA’s teen group
The series is adapted from the 80 CSE scripted lessons, which are already part of the Life Skills and Life Orientation curriculum.
Lifestyle
NSFAS funding eligibility: Here’s what you need to know
NSFAS has received 906 429 applications during the 2022 application period.
Lifestyle
2022 tuition fees expected to increase by 4.23%
Blade Nzimande said student debt has risen to R6.1 billion.
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2021 matric pupils can improve science and maths results – Here’s how
Enrolment for this year’s programme closes on 11 February 2022.
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2021 matric results: Prisoners pass rate could be higher than national average
In 2020, the prisoners pass rate was 86.3%.
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Ramaphosa celebrates 76.4% matric pass rate
The president applauded the of 0.2% increase in South Africa’s matric pass rate.