President Cyril Ramaphosa: 2019 Human Rights Day
Friday 22 March, 2019 - 8:20
Keynote address by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of national Human Rights Day at the George Thabe Sports Ground, Sharpeville
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SA universities must lead Industry 4.0 curriculum
Friday 22 March, 2019 - 8:01
South Africa's higher learning institutions must up their game and increase the number of educational programmes that prepare students for the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) era.
So says Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) minister Naledi Pandor, noting that only 11 South African universities offer course modules in 4IR and related fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics.
"If we intend to take full advantage of 4IR, all our universities and colleges should be offering such courses," she says.
Mokgoro inquiry: Jiba did not lie about her qualifications or mislead NPA - lawyers
Thursday 14 March, 2019 - 17:52
11 March 2019
There is no evidence that suggests that suspended deputy prosecutions boss Nomgcobo Jiba " in any way misled" the NPA when it came to her appointment as deputy director of public prosecutions (DDPP) in 2001.
This was the submission which Jiba's counsel made to the Mokgoro inquiry, which is determining her fitness to hold office as well as that of suspended special director of public prosecutions, Lawrence Mrwebi.
3D-printed ear bone shows SA's skills capacity
Thursday 14 March, 2019 - 17:48
14 March 2019
South Africa has made progress in improving skills and giving young people the opportunities to meet their aspirations.
This is the view of higher education and training minister Naledi Pandor, who said there had been questions about whether South Africa was preparing itself properly to manage shifts in the types of skills and work that would be part of the fourth industrial revolution.
Eskom implements stage 1 load shedding
Thursday 14 March, 2019 - 17:24
14 March 2019
Power utility Eskom says it will implement stage 1 load shedding from 11:00 to 23:00 on Thursday due to a shortage of generating capacity.
Eskom spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe said the rotational power cuts were being instituted due to plant breakdowns, resulting in an imbalance between electricity supply and demand
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High Court 'reverses' Bosasa liquidation
Thursday 14 March, 2019 - 17:22
Standard Bank closes 91 branches
Thursday 14 March, 2019 - 17:16
14 March 2019
Approximately 1 200 jobs at Standard Bank [JSE: SBK] will be impacted as the financial services provider embarks on a new banking delivery model.
According to a statement issued by Standard Bank on Thursday afternoon, a total of 91 branches will be closed as the bank opts for a digital banking offering for consumers. The vast majority of these branches will be closed by June 2019, the statement read.
SA DEVELOPS CODING, ROBOTICS CURRICULA FOR GRADE R-9
Thursday 14 March, 2019 - 14:04
The South African government is developing curricula for coding and robotics for grades R to 9.
So said minister of basic education Angie Motshekga. "To create a sustainable industrialisation and keep pace with the world, South Africa is developing coding as well as robotics curricula to be included in GET [general education and training] from Grade R-9," said Motshekga.
She said the curricula will provide learners with an understanding of coding and robotics, and will develop their skills and competencies to prepare them for the fourth industrial revolution.
Nearly 80, but North West man proves you're never too old to study
Thursday 7 March, 2019 - 13:18
7 March 2019
A 79-year-old man who matriculated back in 1966 has registered at the North West University in Vanderbijl Park with the hope of fulfilling his dream to be a teacher.
In a statement published by the university, Jacob Seboko said he felt he "had too much time" on his hands following the passing of his wife 10 years ago and decided to put his time to good use while ensuring that he keeps mentally fit.
R1.4bn cash injection for Gauteng's e-government
Thursday 7 March, 2019 - 12:26
The Department of e-Government, the division focused on ICT and innovation in Gauteng, will receive R1.4 billion this year to fund key projects.
So said finance MEC Barbara Creecy, delivering the fifth and final budget of the current administration, as well as the medium-term projections for the next three years.
The budget allocated to the e-government department this year is a R400 million increase compared to the R1 billion in 2018.
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