A Community Work Programme worker from Kariega said colleagues believe been fired for earning more than R3,700 a month. Workers for the Community Work Programme (CWP), who are paid R960 for working eight days a month, complain that they are fired if they earn in addition more than R2,740 from other jobs. The workers are also forbidden to work for more than one sphere of government at a time, for example as ward committee members. Workers gain to submit their bank statements to their … [Read more...] about Community Work Programme workers upset over R3,700 a month earning limit
Education
Mercy Ships and South African Society of Anesthesiologists (SASA) Empower Medical Practitioners through Safer Anesthetics From Education (SAFE) Training Courses in South Africa
Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.Africa) hosted a three-day training course in Pietermaritzburg KwaZulu-Natal, to teach medical professionals how to administer safer anesthesia during surgeries. This initiative is fragment of an ongoing commitment to empower medical professionals in Africa through SAFE (safer anesthetics from education) courses. These courses are designed to enhance skills in obstetric and pediatric anesthesia delivery, and critical complications management during surgeries, … [Read more...] about Mercy Ships and South African Society of Anesthesiologists (SASA) Empower Medical Practitioners through Safer Anesthetics From Education (SAFE) Training Courses in South Africa
All systems recede for Eastern Cape Presidential Imbizo
It is all systems depart for the District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo, which is set to be held in Instika Yethu Local Municipality in the Chris Hani District in the Eastern Cape on Friday. This is according to Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister Thembi Nkadimeng, who was briefing media ahead of the imbizo. “All the Ministers will be here. They will be able to account on issues that are raised on human settlements, water and sanitation, health, … [Read more...] about All systems recede for Eastern Cape Presidential Imbizo
Rhodes Business School to partner with eLearnAfrica
Recognised as one of the leading business schools for its focus on sustainability and ethical leadership, Rhodes Business School (www.RU.ac.za/BusinessSchool/) has entered into a partnership with eLearnAfrica to develop a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), to fulfil the School’s goal of enabling its AMBA accredited MBA to reach into Africa and beyond, like never before.Professor Owen Skae, Director of Rhodes Business School, says that the eLearnAfrica supported VLE will be operational from … [Read more...] about Rhodes Business School to partner with eLearnAfrica
Nzimande calls on BRICS partners to invest in science, innovation
Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, has called on his partners from BRICS to develop science and innovation capacities across Africa for the formation of a better future for all. Nzimande was speaking on Friday at the 2023 BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India and China and South Africa) Ministerial Meeting on Science and Innovation in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. He told his counterparts from Brazil, Russia, India and China that one of the strategic objectives … [Read more...] about Nzimande calls on BRICS partners to invest in science, innovation
PNA and Breadline Africa kick off FUNKY SOCKS DAY 2023
Johannesburg, 1 August 2023 – South Africa’s leading stationery and art materials retailer PNA is excited to announce the launch of the 2023 FUNKY SOCKS DAY campaign, in collaboration with non-profit organisation (NPO) Breadline Africa in a combined bid to make a positive impact on early child development and improve schools in vulnerable communities across the country. The FUNKY SOCKS DAY campaign is hoping you will help make a difference – and encourage your friends and family to join … [Read more...] about PNA and Breadline Africa kick off FUNKY SOCKS DAY 2023
Discover Top-Quality Music Lessons in Walmer – Guitar, Piano, and Vocal Instruction Available
As an experienced and passionate music teacher, I offer top-quality guitar, piano, and vocal lessons at affordable rates. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, I’m here to guide you on your musical journey. Conveniently located in Walmer, Gqeberha, I also provide the flexibility of traveling to your location for lessons if that suits you better. My goal is to make learning music enjoyable and accessible for everyone. If you’re interested in a face-to-face … [Read more...] about Discover Top-Quality Music Lessons in Walmer – Guitar, Piano, and Vocal Instruction Available
Wild Coast Nature School: Revolutionizing Education and Now Open for Admissions
[Wild Coast, 20/07/2023] – Wild Coast Nature School is proud to announce the opening of its gates for admissions at Rosedene Farm, Kwelera, East Coast Resorts Road, Chintsa, East London, South Africa. This innovative and dynamic school is set to revolutionize education by embracing nature-based learning. At Wild Coast Nature School, we believe that learning is not just a part of life; it is life itself. Our mission is to create vivid, imaginative experiences that naturally allow learning … [Read more...] about Wild Coast Nature School: Revolutionizing Education and Now Open for Admissions
NGO Ladles of Love aims to Smash World Record on Mandela Day
Let’s honour the words of Madiba, “Our children are the rock on which our future will be built, our greatest asset as a nation. They will be the leaders of our country, the creators of our national wealth who care for and protect our people.” Ladles of Love, a food relief organisation that have impacted communities for close to a decade are inviting the public to purchase a R150 Mandela Day volunteering ticket via Webtickets.co.za. They aim to break yet another world record on Mandela Day, 18 … [Read more...] about NGO Ladles of Love aims to Smash World Record on Mandela Day
Business Schools pilot coding App to tackle Big Data
Who said an MBA degree must be all work and no fun?Tangible Africa, an engagement project of the Nelson Mandela University Computing Sciences Department and the Leva Foundation, has partnered with Henley Business School to present an interactive workshop aimed at introducing postgraduate executive students to programming concepts and Big Data. Tangible Africa’s coding App, RANGERS, and other fun, tangible coding techniques are being used in a tailor-made workshop for executive postgraduate … [Read more...] about Business Schools pilot coding App to tackle Big Data
Strengthening Education and Literacy in Nelson Mandela Bay
The Ford Motor Company of South Africa has once again partnered with the READ Educational Trust in the Eastern Cape, by donating much needed funds to the Rally to Read programme. This year, the programme will include a digital literacy element, for the first time.Ford has a long association with Rally to Read and the latest project is the result of another R1,360 million grant by Ford aimed at bolstering education and literacy in the province. The Rally to Read will benefit around 4,085 learners … [Read more...] about Strengthening Education and Literacy in Nelson Mandela Bay
Tangible Coding touches thousands of lives across South Africa
Tangible coding, which was predominantly used in a pilot project by the Department of Basic Education last year to introduce 21 st century skills to primary school learners across the country, has proven to be an excellent tool for the diverse South African school landscape.Various coding platforms were introduced to 23 636 teachers across the country in a partnership between the DBE and teacher unions SADTU, NAPTOSA, SAOU, NATU and PEU. Most of these teachers – 17 611 – were trained … [Read more...] about Tangible Coding touches thousands of lives across South Africa
Addressing the province’s skills gaps through STEAM initiatives for learners
Building a giant geodesic dome or a soccer ball takes just as much maths as art – as hundreds of Grade 10 to 12 learners are discovering for themselves at three interactive workshops in the Eastern Cape this month, introducing them to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) education.Images: EthembeniSteam The first workshop took place at Gqeberha’s Ethembeni Enrichment Centre on March 6, with the next two taking place at Buffalo City Metro Inner City School on March 10 and … [Read more...] about Addressing the province’s skills gaps through STEAM initiatives for learners
Dress a Learner
Eighty learners at 16 schools in Nelson Mandela Bay have received full uniforms from the Alex Matikinca Dress a Learner programme, run by EnviroServ Waste Management. Clothing school learners gives them a head start.Eighty learners at 16 schools in Nelson Mandela Bay have received full uniforms from the Alex Matikinca Dress a Learner programme, run by EnviroServ Waste Management. The schools are Swartkops, Enqileni, Khulile, Nqileni, Ben Sinuka, Empumalanga, Zanoxolo, Sivuyiseni, Colchester, … [Read more...] about Dress a Learner
Africa’s rich maths legacy
Did you know that Africa is home to some of the world’s earliest mathematical systems? Apart from the sophisticated maths that went into building Egypt’s pyramids, artefacts found across the continent indicate that ancient African civilizations were using maths in their daily lives.To celebrate Africa’s often overlooked and undervalued contribution to mathematics, Nelson Mandela University has selected the theme “Mathematics in Africa: past, present and future” for its annual MathArt … [Read more...] about Africa’s rich maths legacy
