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5 Tips to ace the exam season

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Thousands of high school learners across the country are currently writing their final exams in what has been yet another immensely challenging academic year.With sporadic school closures owing to the pandemic, children have had limited time inside the classroom. There’s no doubt that this presents huge challenges for our country’s learners as they begin to write their exams. At Optimi Classroom, we have been focused on helping schools across the country in their catchup efforts by advocating … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to ace the exam season

The Heartbeat of Education

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Improving the foundational skills of literacy and numeracy, especially ‘reading for meaning,’ is now an apex priority for the Department of Basic Education.Addressing the UNESCO World Literacy Day, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said the department remains convinced that literacy and numeracy are the heartbeats of basic education. “His Excellency Mr President Cyril Ramaphosa has given us as the basic education sector a mandate to ensure that every learner can read with comprehension … [Read more...] about The Heartbeat of Education

Exploring the autonomy of public varsities

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The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Technology is set to host a colloquium aimed at building stronger links between institutions of higher learning and the public they represent.“The objective of the colloquium is to engage all stakeholders on the concept of institutional autonomy, aimed at strengthening institutions of higher learning by harnessing a healthy relationship between institutional autonomy and public accountability,” committee chairperson, Nompendulo Mkhatshwa, … [Read more...] about Exploring the autonomy of public varsities

Twizza Recognises the Role of the Youth in Shaping the Future

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Johannesburg, 29 June 2021: National Government has called on all citizens and corporations to participate in Youth Month by recognising the present and future role of the youth in shaping the socio-economic landscape of the country.The recent unemployment statistics pertaining to young people is cause for concern. The 2020 fourth quarter Labour Force Survey found that about 8,6 million young people aged between 15 and 34 years are not educated nor are they employed Taking its lead from National … [Read more...] about Twizza Recognises the Role of the Youth in Shaping the Future

Choosing a Career – Exercise Specialist or Sports Conditioning Trainer?

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Sandton, June, 28,2021. Developments in sports and exercise research are constantly revealing new ways to maximise human performance and fitness for better health. A Sports Conditioning Trainer or Exercise Specialist will ensure that the people whom they train always perform optimally.As an Exercise Specialist or Sports Conditioner Trainer, you will require an interest in keeping fit and healthy and have a passion for helping your clients succeed in their fitness goals. These two careers are … [Read more...] about Choosing a Career – Exercise Specialist or Sports Conditioning Trainer?

Celebrating Youth – No matter what, Engen’s Beatrice keeps moving forward

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Youth Month allows Engen to reflect on the ongoing assistance it provides gifted South Africans like Beatrice Moteoli who is fast developing into a business leader of tomorrow via the company’s graduate development programme. Beatrice is the first university graduate in her family and a proud alumna of Mancosa College where she obtained a B.Com in Supply Chain Management. Working part-time and spending many long nights to keep on top of her studies, Beatrice graduated in 2018. All her hard work … [Read more...] about Celebrating Youth – No matter what, Engen’s Beatrice keeps moving forward

Nthoese Development Donates Half a Million Rand Worth of Office Furniture to Underprivileged Institutions, Churches and Community NGOs

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Johannesburg, May, 11, 2021: In an effort to help underprivileged communities, churches, orphanages, and public schools whose institutional efficiencies have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Nthoese Developments has committed to donating R500 000, 00 worth of office furniture.“Community outreach programmes and development initiatives have always been central to Nthoese Developments’ ethos and CSIs. We believe corporate institutions have a responsibility to invest … [Read more...] about Nthoese Development Donates Half a Million Rand Worth of Office Furniture to Underprivileged Institutions, Churches and Community NGOs

Greenwood bids farewell to “shining light & devoted educator” of 39 years, Mrs Elaine Thompson

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For 39 years, Mrs Elaine Thompson has served the learners, teachers, parents, and leadership of Greenwood school – leaving an indelible mark on each one of them. She’s served under six headmasters, held a number of leadership positions in education, and has been an integral part of the development and growth of Greenwood Primary School since she first stepped into her classroom in 1977. Thousands of lives have been touched by her service and devotion to her career in education. She began her … [Read more...] about Greenwood bids farewell to “shining light & devoted educator” of 39 years, Mrs Elaine Thompson

Animation Helps Local Educators Fill COVID-19 Learning Gaps

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The impact of COVID-19 on education could be felt for as long as ten years. By the end of 2020, it was estimated that despite efforts made in both the private and public schools, “children lost a full six months of learning and even now they’ve gone back, it’s patchy because they can only go one or two days a week,” a statement made by education expert, Professor Nicky Roberts. Furthermore, South Africa is not unique. According to the UNESCO Monitoring Report, 192 countries had implemented … [Read more...] about Animation Helps Local Educators Fill COVID-19 Learning Gaps

Nelson Mandela Bay advertising agency ups the ante, takes aim at metro’s high youth unemployment

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Boomtown, an advertising and marketing communications agency based in Nelson Mandela Bay, has taken aim at the city’s high youth unemployment rates by more than doubling the intake for its graduate internship programme, Bayeza. After its experience with its first graphic design intern Pola Maneli in 2012, Boomtown has assisted 22 – or 2 or 3 a year – talented young graduates enter the industry. In 2021, however, it is upping the ante with an intake of 10 interns. The intention, according to … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay advertising agency ups the ante, takes aim at metro’s high youth unemployment

Eastern Cape EMSS student aces exams with 8 distinctions

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Despite missed school days and the added stress of lockdown, Engen Maths and Science learner, Sibulele Solilo bagged eight distinctions and a 90% average for matric.An alumnus of Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School in the Eastern Cape, Sibulele achieved over 90% for both Maths and Science. The KwaNobuhle township local plans to study Medicine at the University of Stellenbosch this year so that he can follow his dream of becoming a Forensic Pathologist. And if the challenge of living in … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape EMSS student aces exams with 8 distinctions

MyGqeberha – A New Personal Record for Indexing in Google

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I May Have to Charge You a LOT to Tell You HOW to do ThisOn 24 February 2021 at 12:41:50 I registered https://MyGqeberha.com On 24 February 2021 at 15:20:00 MyGqeberha.com was indexed in Google for the first time! From registration of the domain name to indexing in Google – 2 hours and 40 minutes Reach Trust E-Mail Domain Hosting How did I do this? I developed and deployed the basic site in record time – an hour I posted a link to the MyGqeberha.com web site from MyPE here: Gqeberha? Absolute … [Read more...] about MyGqeberha – A New Personal Record for Indexing in Google