Mthatha learners take a moment to celebrate their achievements with Menzi, the Mister Bread Mascot at the end of another successful Yondla Ikamva Holiday Camp course. Almost two-thirds (63.9%) of South Africa’s youth are currently unemployed,1 and not enough action is being taken to help positively impact the lives of many young people who cannot find jobs in a competitive labour market. To help combat this problem, Mister Bread collaborated with Enke, an NGO dedicated to youth empowerment, to … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurship training empowers 400 learners in Mthata
Education
NSFAS 2022 funding reaches 691 432 students
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will in the 2022 financial year spend R47.3 billion in funding the tertiary education of 691 432 students.This was on Friday revealed by Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Blade Nzimande, during a press briefing. Of the approved applicants, 462 983 were female and 227 072 being male. Addressing reporters, the Minister said: “There has been a new intake of 240 790 SASSA students… and we will continue to support 1 770 students with … [Read more...] about NSFAS 2022 funding reaches 691 432 students
Math and Art go together like Fish and Chips
In the past, maths and art were always seen as separate disciplines, worlds apart. But when they are studied together, it’s clear there are strong links between the two.A great deal of creativity goes into mathematical breakthroughs, while plenty of mathematical precision goes into an artwork. To encourage learners to bridge the gap between maths and art – and gain the skills they will need to navigate careers in the highly innovative and technologically creative Fourth Industrial Revolution – … [Read more...] about Math and Art go together like Fish and Chips
Engen supported programme a huge success as disabled drivers pass their licences
All candidates enrolled on the Eastern Cape Engen and Disability Economic Empowerment Trust (DEET) driver training programme have obtained their learner’s licences, with 20 candidates also successfully passing their driver’s licence test. Launched in the Eastern Cape in October 2021, the programme assists drivers with disabilities with the skills needed to pass their learner’s and driver’s licenses and thereby boost their prospects in the job market. For Zininzi Mpurwana, who became paralysed … [Read more...] about Engen supported programme a huge success as disabled drivers pass their licences
Master of Maritime Management (MMM) postgraduate degree launched
The MMM degree is designed to empower a new generation of maritime leaders with management skills to grow the maritime sector in the African region and navigate the challenges of the ever-growing global maritime business industry.Benchmarking against the best in the world, the cutting-edge degree – which commences in 2023 – is designed to provide strategic business skills and knowledge for current maritime professionals working in the maritime sector and related supply chain industries, … [Read more...] about Master of Maritime Management (MMM) postgraduate degree launched
Three-year Maths pilot programme to benefit 1 000 Grade 10, 11 and 12 Nelson Mandela Bay learners
Kariega – Expanding their commitment to supporting strong education that empowers the youth, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has launched the Volkswagen Online Maths initiative.This pilot project, developed in partnership with Tuta-Me (an online learning platform by Optimi Workplace) and Odin Education (an ed-tech solution developed by Jendamark), will offer online tutoring and support in mathematics to 1 000 learners in Nelson Mandela Bay. Focusing its efforts on Grade 10, Grade 11 and 12 … [Read more...] about Three-year Maths pilot programme to benefit 1 000 Grade 10, 11 and 12 Nelson Mandela Bay learners
Helping Matrics Ace Maths
Isuzu Motors South Africa has teamed up with Mandela University’s MobiTutorZA Academy programme to help Grade 12s ace maths.Sixty Grade 12 pupils at three Gqeberha schools have a chance of improving their maths marks, and their chances of getting into university – thanks to a generous donation by Isuzu, enabling an innovative maths programme to run at their schools. The entire matric maths classes at Ethembeni Enrichment Centre, Paterson High and St Thomas High – along with an additional 15 past … [Read more...] about Helping Matrics Ace Maths
Who is watching who?
In celebration of Unesco’s World Media Freedom Day, Nelson Mandela University hosted a webinar titled “Media: Under Surveillance” recently.The webinar was presented by the Faculty of Humanities and School of Language, Media and Communications and delivered thought-provoking discussions on the corporate surveillance economy, the chilling effects of surveillance on journalists and the consequences of private surveillance of the ‘other’ using social messaging apps. According to Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Who is watching who?
Gamtoos Valley programme helps shape future farmers
Celebrating their recent graduation from the plant management programme with Gamtoos Irrigation Board were students (from left) Althean Macconi, Ronique Williams, Siphosethu Speelman, Lubabalo Tati, Siyamthanda Grootboom, Steve Jeneker, Shelmoryka Maarman, Marklin Mitchel and Banathi Tofile Photo: Supplied Nine young people from Hankey and Patensie graduate after 12-month internship in plant management and production NINE young people from Hankey and Patensie are well on their way to making a … [Read more...] about Gamtoos Valley programme helps shape future farmers
Engen’s Monaheng to ride 850km for education
Monaheng Mrwetyana will again push his body to the limit when he tackles a gruelling 850km bicycle ride to raise much needed funds for education in the Komani (formerly Queenstown) area of the Eastern Cape. The Engen employee will pull on his lycra togs on 13 April 2022 when he sets off from the Life Hospital in Suikerbosrand to complete the 1965 Ride for a second time. A man with a penchant for ultra-endurance sport, Mrwetyana has completed 3 Comrades and 4 four 2Oceans Marathons and took up … [Read more...] about Engen’s Monaheng to ride 850km for education
Local learners’ marks up despite COVID Challenges
Despite the challenges of another pandemic-affected school year last year, which saw many under-resourced schools buckling under the strain, a number of determined matric learners shone, their maths and science marks significantly higher than previous years.Asenathi Dube from Zimele High School in Mthatha saw his maths marks climb from 62% in Grade 11 to an astounding 99% in his Grade 12 finals, while Rubin Minnie from Gqeberha’s Chapman High School saw an improvement of 26 percentage points in … [Read more...] about Local learners’ marks up despite COVID Challenges
Schools to return to full time attendance next Monday
All schools across the country will return to full time attendance from Monday next week following a decision taken at a meeting of the Council of Education Ministers this morning.This comes after Cabinet said primary, secondary and special schools should return to daily attendance and the regulatory provision for social distancing of one metre for learners in schools would no longer be mandatory. In a statement, the Department of Basic Education said it welcomed the decision by Cabinet to allow … [Read more...] about Schools to return to full time attendance next Monday
Schools State of Readiness Ahead of Opening of 2022 School Year
Tomorrow (12 January 2022), the five (5) inland provinces will be receiving leaners from Grades R to Grade 12. The five provinces include the Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and the North West. Schools in the four (4) coastal provinces – Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Norther Cape and the Western Cape, will go back to school only next week.Today, we will however give you the state of readiness presentation, which covers all the provinces. You will recall also that late … [Read more...] about Schools State of Readiness Ahead of Opening of 2022 School Year
Free State marking centre roof blown away
The Department of Basic Education says it is confident that the damage caused by storm at a marking centre in Thaba Nchu, Free State, will not impact adversely on the finalisation and release of results in the province.A storm, followed by hail, hit part of the province and affected a marking centre. The roof was blown away, while marking was in progress on Wednesday. The marking centre is situated at Albert Moroka High School, where Accounting Paper 2 and Business Studies Paper 2 were being … [Read more...] about Free State marking centre roof blown away
Nelson Mandela University Medical School Opens
The Nelson Mandela University (NMU) has officially launched its medical school, a move the Department of Higher Education, Science and Innovation has described as the realisation of a long-held dream.To mark the occasion on Tuesday, Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, extended his congratulations to the university for this landmark achievement of becoming the tenth medical school in the country. “I would like to commend the university for the continued role that … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela University Medical School Opens
