The Department of Higher Education and Training has cancelled the registration of four Educor institutions after failing to submit proof of their financial viability to the department. Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, announced the deregistration of City Varsity (Pty) Ltd, Damelin (Pty) Ltd, Icesa City Campus (Pty) Ltd and Lyceum College (Pty) Ltd during a media briefing held in Pretoria on Tuesday. Nzimande said the four private institutions failed to comply … [Read more...] about Higher Education deregisters four private institutions
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Indalo Association Urges Caution in Albany Wind Farm Development
The Indalo Association’s Stance on Albany Wind Farm: A Call for Comprehensive Evaluation Makhanda, 26 March 2023: In response to recent claims made by EDF Renewables regarding the Albany Wind Farm development, the Indalo Association underscores the need for a thorough and holistic evaluation of the project’s environmental and socio-economic impacts.Statement 1: Scoping & Environmental Impact AssessmentEDF claims full compliance with Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) … [Read more...] about Indalo Association Urges Caution in Albany Wind Farm Development
Nelson Mandela University workers march for higher salaries
Employees of Nelson Mandela University marched on Wednesday, demanding an 8% salary increase.About 200 employees of Nelson Mandela University (NMU) protested outside the university on Wednesday, demanding a salary increase. The singing workers marched from Kings Beach, led by National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU)’s Thabo Moshoeshoe region. They demanded an 8% salary increase, better housing allowances, medical scheme benefits and equality between black and white staff … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela University workers march for higher salaries
Eastern Cape College Classes Disrupted By Student Protests
Classes were cancelled at three campuses of Ikhala TVET College in the Eastern Cape as students protested over NSFAS allowances.Classes were cancelled on Tuesday at all three campuses of Ikhala Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College in the Eastern Cape, as students protested over the way their National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) accommodation allowances are determined. Some students were in classes waiting to write tests when they were told to leave the … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape College Classes Disrupted By Student Protests
St Benedict’s Top SA Boy’s Rowing School For 30th Consecutive Year
They’ve done it again! St Benedict’s College remains unbeaten, holding onto the coveted title of South Africa’s School Rowing Champions, for the 30th consecutive year. Despite fierce competition at the annual schools’ regatta (1-3 March 2024), the Johannesburg boys’ school placed first in the lion’s share of the events, out rowing teams from the best of South Africa’s rowing schools.The annual three-day regatta was held at Roodeplaat Dam with crews of rowers from 13 boys’ schools taking part. … [Read more...] about St Benedict’s Top SA Boy’s Rowing School For 30th Consecutive Year
Health department fails to pay security contractor, leaving guards without salaries
Dozens of security guards working at hospitals and clinics in Nelson Mandela Bay are still waiting to be paid their January salaries by their former employer. The company, Xhobani Security Services, says it can’t pay until the provincial Department of Health pays its outstanding debt of R3-million.Xhobani Security Services ended its contract with the department in February, a month early. The company said that it had no “financial muscle” to render further service. Some guards embarked on a … [Read more...] about Health department fails to pay security contractor, leaving guards without salaries
Ignition Encourages A Love Of Reading – One Library At A Time
February 2024: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal – “Literacy is a fundamental human right and a pre-requisite for even the most basic employment,” says Samantha Botha, Head of Group Marketing for Ignition Group (Ignition). “With eight out of every 10 children unable to read properly, South Africa’s reading crisis is a reality for many of our young people and creates a stumbling block before they even get off the starting line. This situation was the impetus for Ignition Group to take action.” In 2022, … [Read more...] about Ignition Encourages A Love Of Reading – One Library At A Time
Education department’s electricity cut off for owing millions of rands
Department of Education offices in Nelson Mandela Bay owe the municipality millions of rand in unpaid electricity bills.Staff at the Department of Education offices in Nelson Mandela Bay have been working in the dark, without electricity since early December. But the provincial department says it has come to an agreement with the municipality for power to be restored to its offices. The provincial department owes the municipality more than R11-million in unpaid bills. When we visited the office … [Read more...] about Education department’s electricity cut off for owing millions of rands
Founders Foundation announces collaboration with Silulo Foundation and Zoho to equip and upskill township businesses
Cape Town, 13 February, 2024—Founders Foundation today announced that it has partnered with the Silulo Foundation and global technology company, Zoho to train and equip township entrepreneurs enrolled in the Silulo Foundation entrepreneurship programme throughout the greater Cape Town area.Luvuyo Rani – Silulo FoundationAs part of this collaboration, a group of entrepreneurs attended specialised training at the Zoho campus in Cape Town on 29 January 2024. Entrepreneurs were introduced to the … [Read more...] about Founders Foundation announces collaboration with Silulo Foundation and Zoho to equip and upskill township businesses
World Read Aloud Day: Celebrating the power of reading
There was the sound of happy, raised voices as learners at an Adopt-a-School Foundation school in Hammanskraal recited out loud from their favourite books.Read aloud event at Lot Phalatse Primary School, reading by Lerato Mabelane Grade 7 read to the entire school. Photographer: Adopt-a-School FoundationWorld Read Aloud Day has special meaning for Lot Phalatse Primary School in the North West, where a literacy and numeracy programme has been taking place since October 2022, funded by Sasria SOC … [Read more...] about World Read Aloud Day: Celebrating the power of reading
Holistic support for Computing Sciences bursary recipients
GQEBERHA – With most of the students enrolled at Nelson Mandela University coming from outside of Gqeberha, and close to 20 000 students living in on-campus and off-campus residences, settling into university life can be a major adjustment. However, Nelson Mandela University’s Computing Sciences Department has taken on a holistic approach as part of their departmental bursary philosophy, which has reaped much success over the past eight years, according to Computing Sciences Head of the … [Read more...] about Holistic support for Computing Sciences bursary recipients
Education department blames transport department for scholar transport fiasco
Hundreds of learners and parents attended a meeting on Monday in the Kyga Community Hall, Gqeberha, to obtain answers about why there is no scholar transport for 750 kids in the township. Hundreds if not thousands of learners in the Eastern Cape acquire been left stranded with no scholar transport since schools opened for the novel term on 17 January. In Kyga in Nelson Mandela Bay hundreds of learners are not in school prompting a community meeting on Monday with education officials. The … [Read more...] about Education department blames transport department for scholar transport fiasco
13-year-old boy walks and hitchhikes for an hour to get to school every day
Eastern Cape learners are struggling to travel over 13km to procure to primary school in Kariega because the scholar transport contract for the school lapsed.eOn the day schools opened, a 13-year-old grade six boy and his 12-year-old sister had to walk and hitchhike over 13km and back again to fade to primary school. The kids, from NU29, Motherwell, Gqeberha, are among about 50 learners in the informal settlement left in the lurch because the scholar transport contract for Amanzi Primary School … [Read more...] about 13-year-old boy walks and hitchhikes for an hour to get to school every day
Navigating the Labyrinth: A Guide to South African Online Business Directories
Box with Heavyweights Dance with Stars Bedazzled with Choices In the age of digital dominance, online visibility is the oxygen for any South African business. But with a plethora of online business directories buzzing in the ecosystem, finding the right platform to amplify your brand’s voice can be a daunting task. This article unravels the labyrinth of South African online directories, shedding light on their reach and traffic potential, to help you make informed choices.Heavyweight … [Read more...] about Navigating the Labyrinth: A Guide to South African Online Business Directories
Understanding C-Bus: A Smart Solution for Property Owners
In the fast-paced world of technology, property owners are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance the functionality and efficiency of their spaces. One such solution that has gained significant traction in recent years is C-Bus. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of what C-Bus is and how it can benefit property owners.What is C-Bus?C-Bus is a highly advanced home and building automation system developed by Clipsal by Schneider Electric. It is designed to seamlessly … [Read more...] about Understanding C-Bus: A Smart Solution for Property Owners
