A Nelson Mandela University academic – Brenda Scholtz – has been selected as a mentor for an elite global mentorship programme.One of only two mentors from Africa participating in the programme, Prof Brenda Scholtz, a lecturer in the Computing Sciences Department at Nelson Mandela University, was also invited as a panellist presenting during the first session of the MIS Quarterly Scholarly Development programme. Only three panellists of the 44 mentors from across the globe – including seasoned … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela University lecturer excels in elite global mentorship programme
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Get Your Flip Flops out with PNA to support the CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA Flip Flop Day 2023 – 17 February 2023
Did you know, in some way, every single one of us is affected by childhood cancer? While it may not affect you directly in some cases – it could be someone close to you – but may be a beloved family member or the child of a close friend or colleague. Somehow, we all hear of or know of one brave little child or teenager fighting cancer every day. But they’re never alone – these courageous soldiers will always have the support, love and strength from those around them, even if it’s through a … [Read more...] about Get Your Flip Flops out with PNA to support the CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA Flip Flop Day 2023 – 17 February 2023
accent
Republish for FreeRepublish This StoryRepublish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. What do the Chinese, Swedish and Zulu languages have in common? When we talk about accents in a written form we are talking about emphasis or stress marks above the letters described as: Grave, Acute, Circumflex, Tilde, Umlaut and Dot; NOT a national accent like South Africa, Australian, Indian etc. OR a local accent like Eastern Cape, Western Cape etc.English and many … [Read more...] about accent
academy
Republish for FreeRepublish This StoryRepublish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. An academy today is a place of learning or culture.It is fitting then that the word originated with one of the most influential scholars who ever lived, the Greek philosopher, Plato. During the 4th century BC he taught in a garden in the north western outskirts of Athens called the Akademia, which was named after an ancient hero called Akademos and gave its name to the … [Read more...] about academy
abysmal
Republish for FreeRepublish This StoryRepublish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. The original literal sense of absymal in the 17th century, was ‘very deep’ and people did not start using it to describe something utterly appalling, ‘the pits’, until the beginning of the 20th century.The word is related to abyss, which is from the Greek abussos ‘bottomless’.What is the real meaning of abysmal?immeasurably low or wretched: extremely poor or bad. abysmal … [Read more...] about abysmal
Matric Results on Thursday
The Department of Basic Education will on Thursday release the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results for the Class of 2022 in a ceremony to be held at the Mosaik Church in Fairland, Johannesburg.As per tradition, the Minister will also host the learners and parents for a Congratulatory breakfast on the morning of Thursday while the Director General, Mathanzima Mweli, will deliver a technical briefing to unpack the NSC results in greater detail on the same afternoon. “The Matric … [Read more...] about Matric Results on Thursday
40 Lessons To Achieve 21st Century Success
SCHOOLS are invited to get on board with Tangible Africa’s new flagship 40 Lessons programme, which is focussed on helping South African learners acquire 21st Century skills at a young age.Tangible Africa, an engagement project of the Nelson Mandela University Computing Sciences Department and the Leva Foundation, has become known for introducing coding and robotics concepts to school children across the country. What makes this award-winning organisation so novel is the innovative way in which … [Read more...] about 40 Lessons To Achieve 21st Century Success
abhor
Republish for FreeRepublish This StoryRepublish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. This word is for all those times you dislike or are so revolted by something that it actually makes you shudder.This is what abhor literally means.It derives from the Latin. ab – ‘away from’ and horrere ‘to shudder with fright’, which is also the basis of HORROR.In William Shakespeare’s day abhor could also mean ‘to cause horror’.There are three uses of the … [Read more...] about abhor
Matric results release on track
The Department of Basic Education says it is on track to release the Matric 2022 results on 20 January.The Class of 2022 sat for their final school examinations from October 31 to December 7 last year. The department explained that results for the matric class of 2022 are currently being processed. “When the results are released, we urge [learners] to collect their results at the centre where [they] sat for the 2022 National Senior Certificate examinations,” the department said. For learners who … [Read more...] about Matric results release on track
Top accolade from African Union for local coding organisation
Tangible Africa, a local organisation that spreads offline coding skills to primary and high school learners across the continent, last night received a prestigious accolade from the African Union.The organisation – an engagement initiative of the Nelson Mandela University Computing Sciences Department and the Leva Foundation – was the first runner up in the African Union Innovating Education in Africa 2022 Awards. They beat over 900 applicants to be one of only three organisations awarded grant … [Read more...] about Top accolade from African Union for local coding organisation
Primary School’s coding champs are unstoppable
A team of coding enthusiasts from one small primary school in Nelson Mandela Bay is proving that passion and drive is all that is needed to be the best.The coding team from Swartkops Primary School has recently been announced as the Top Primary School team, following their participation along with 6 000 other learners from nine provinces in South Africa, as well as Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Zambia, in a #Coding4Mandela event earlier this year. The Swartkops Primary School team was also announced as … [Read more...] about Primary School’s coding champs are unstoppable
Coding momentum continues to grow past Mandela Day
Three months after Mandela Day, when 6 000 learners from all nine provinces in South Africa, as well as Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Zambia, participated in a #Coding4Mandela event, the lives of even more young people have been transformed through coding. The Mandela Day event, which was hosted by the Nelson Mandela University Computing Sciences Department and the Leva Foundation as part of their engagement project known as Tangible Africa, introduced offline coding to primary and high school learners … [Read more...] about Coding momentum continues to grow past Mandela Day
Walter Sisulu University Fuels Data Infrastructure Innovation
Aiming to be one of the most innovative educational institutions in the country, this university knew that its data infrastructure needed a comprehensive upgrade.To thrive in the digital age, any organization needs a workforce with strong digital capabilities and universities are often key to developing this talent pool. As digitalization sweeps across all industries, it’s no wonder that educational institutions around the world are beginning to prioritize digital development. Walter Sisulu … [Read more...] about Walter Sisulu University Fuels Data Infrastructure Innovation
Teachers embracing tech
In a collaborative partnership with teacher unions, Tangible Africa has trained over 600 teachers across South Africa in coding skills to implement in the classroom. The cohort of teachers, who were trained between June and September, are now known as Master Trainers and in turn, will train around 16 000 other teachers in offline coding.Leva Foundation Operations Manager Jackson Tshabalala said 500 South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU), 40 National Teachers' Union (NATU) and 60 … [Read more...] about Teachers embracing tech
Uqeqesho lwezoshishino luxhobisa abafundi abangama-400 eMdantsane naseKomani
Abafundi nabaququzeleli benkampu baseMdantsane (ekhohlo) naseKomani (ekunene) bathatha ithuba lokubhiyozela oko bakuphumezileyo ekupheleni kwezinye izifundo eziphumeleleyo ze-Yondla Ikamva Holiday Camp. Phantse isahlulo sesithathu (63.9%) solutsha lwaseMzantsi Afrika sithethanje aluphangeli,1 kwaye akho manyathelo aneleyo athatyathwayo ukunikela uncedo olululo ekuphuculeni ubomi babantu abaselula abangakwaziyo ukufumana imisebenzi kweli kwiimarike zemisebenzi ezinokhuphiswano. Ukunceda … [Read more...] about Uqeqesho lwezoshishino luxhobisa abafundi abangama-400 eMdantsane naseKomani
