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78.2% Pass Rate for Class of 2018

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The matric class of 2018, who sat for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination, has bagged a 78.2% pass rate. The pass rate, which is inclusive of the progressed learners, is a 3.1% improvement from the 75.1% achieved in 2017. However, with the progressed learners excluded, the 2018 NSC overall pass rate stands at 79.4%, a 2.9% improvement from the 76.5% achieved in 2017. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga made the much awaited announcement at Vodacom World in Midrand on … [Read more...] about 78.2% Pass Rate for Class of 2018

Matric results out today – where to get them

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Following the stamp of approval by the council for quality assurance in education and training, Umalusi, the class of 2018 will find out how they fared in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations later today. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will announce the overall NSC results this evening, while individual results will be released on 4 January 2019. Ahead of the official release of the results, the Minister will host a ministerial breakfast with the top … [Read more...] about Matric results out today – where to get them

Growing Africa’s master’s and PhDs in Education

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Growing Africa’s master’s and PhDs in Education: The fruits of the East and South African-German Centre of Excellence for Educational Research Methodologies and Management (CERM-ESA) became evident when the first cohort of eight scholarship students, all from Kenya, graduated in December 2017, 50% of them cum laude. Source: News Latest News. … [Read more...] about Growing Africa’s master’s and PhDs in Education

A new era of electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries

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A new era of electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries: Africa’s   first   internationally   accredited   testing    facility for lithium-ion batteries is situated at Nelson Mandela University. This has been achieved through the intensive facilitation and activities of the uYilo eMobility Technology Innovation Programme.   Source: News Latest News. … [Read more...] about A new era of electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries

Road fatalities increase

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The preliminary mid-festive season report shows that road fatalities have increased in all provinces, except for Gauteng, which has recorded a 10% decrease. Releasing the preliminary mid-festive season festive report from 1 December, Transport Minister Dr Bonginkosi Blade Nzimande said a total of 767 fatalities have been recorded so far in this festive period, which is a 16% increase on the previous period. “The highest percentage increase was recorded in the Northern Cape with 71%, … [Read more...] about Road fatalities increase

Pay your traffic fines ONLY at the Traffic Department

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OR land in a sticky situation.... Nelson Mandela Bay motorists are warned to avoid paying their traffic fines through third parties as it could land them in sticky situations if they are caught at roadblocks. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Director of Traffic and Licensing, Warren Prins, said the municipality never appointed any company to collect revenue from traffic fines on its behalf and advise motorists that they will be held fully accountable for the payment of their fines. Your … [Read more...] about Pay your traffic fines ONLY at the Traffic Department

Aiming for Radical Advances in Human Potential

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Aiming for Radical Advances in Human Potential: Situated in the School of Information and Communication Technology, the CCT was established by Prof Greunen in 2014 and has grown exponentially in the past four years. From a team of one, it now has an internal team of 19 postgraduates and lecturers, and a full-time business analyst and project manager. Externally, the CCT subcontracts a team of 27 Mandela University IT graduates now working   as IT professionals in Port Elizabeth, … [Read more...] about Aiming for Radical Advances in Human Potential

Age of the Drone and Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

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Age of the Drone and Autonomous Underwater Vehicle: “Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and gliders, also known as autonomous underwater vehicles  (AUVs), are classified as Remotely Piloted Vehicles, and are rapidly gaining ground globally as they have revolutionary potential in their diverse applications,” says mechanical engineer, Damian Mooney, who is one of South Africa’s few specialists in Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). He has been a commercial … [Read more...] about Age of the Drone and Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

South Africa’s Rocketing Codeine Consumption

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South Africa’s Rocketing Codeine Consumption: “Pain is the most common medical symptom worldwide,” Prof Truter says. “It intrigues me because it is so common and there is a story behind every pain condition – from physical pain, such as a broken leg or migraine – to emotional pain. There is also a strong addictive component to painkillers such as codeine – a mild, over-the-counter opioid available in South Africa.” Source: News Latest News. Choose … [Read more...] about South Africa’s Rocketing Codeine Consumption

Best of the EC honoured at annual Mandela University Council Awards

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Best of the EC honoured at annual Mandela University Council Awards: An international women’s rights activist, renowned rugby player and humanitarian and a businessperson with a passion for development were honoured at the annual Nelson Mandela University’s Council Prestige Awards for using their individual influence for the greater good of humanity. Source: News Latest News. Mandela University summer graduation kicks off: Nearly 2000 Nelson Mandela University graduands are … [Read more...] about Best of the EC honoured at annual Mandela University Council Awards

Summer Time is Graduation Time

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Nearly 2000 Nelson Mandela University graduants are set to be conferred their under- and postgraduate qualifications at the institution’s six summer graduation sessions this week. These include more than 30 doctoral degrees and an honorary doctorate to be awarded to Dr Judy Dlamini – a medical doctor, MBA, Doctor of Business Leadership, Wits University Chancellor and one of South Africa’s most successful entrepreneurs. Dr Dlamini, who practiced as a medical doctor for several years before … [Read more...] about Summer Time is Graduation Time

No ‘Christmas Box’ for Municipal Workers

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to notify all residents that requests for a “Christmas Box” payment received from Municipal Workers i.e. Waste Management Staff (Refuse Collection teams, Street Sweepers and Toilet Attendants), Parks & Cemetery Staff or any municipal employee are not to be considered as all NMBM staff receive a monthly Salary as well as an Annual Bonus. Residents are requested to notify the NMBM (Public Health Directorate) of any transgressions, harassment, … [Read more...] about No ‘Christmas Box’ for Municipal Workers

2.5% Increase for Kings and Queens

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There will be no annual salary increases for the Deputy President as well as Cabinet Ministers at a time when the economy is experiencing hardships, President Cyril Ramaphosa has determined. “President Ramaphosa has determined that there will be no annual salary increase for the Deputy President, Ministers, Deputy Ministers, the Speaker of the National Assembly, the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and the Deputy Chairperson of the … [Read more...] about 2.5% Increase for Kings and Queens