Friday 3 May, 2019 - 9:42
Celebrations of UNESO’s (United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Book and Copyright Day on the 23rd April 2019, has placed literacy, literature in indigenous languages and education at the centre of global discussions.
Thursday 2 May, 2019 - 14:18
Katherine Johnson, known for her pioneering work at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) received an honorary degree from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) on Monday evening at the age of 100.
Her work contributed to efforts to put the first men into space and eventually the moon.
To read the article titled "UJ honours NASA pioneer Katherine Johnson, aged 100" Click here
Thursday 2 May, 2019 - 14:11
Four Rhodes University PhD Chemistry students have come out tops in the 2019 Hult Prize Challenge for their electronic and electrical waste management system, putting them in line to win a $1m (about R14.3m) startup injection for their business idea.
Friday 26 April, 2019 - 12:38
When it comes to autism, most interventions focus on children. But what happens when autistic children become adults and have to make their own way in the world?
Some children on the autism spectrum grow up to function independently as adults, with careers and families of their own. Others do not.
To read the article titled "Unique centre for adults with autism" Click here
Wednesday 24 April, 2019 - 15:03
‘What do we do before crossing the road? We look to the left and then right; if there is no car, we cross,” says Rachel Phiri.
Thursday 18 April, 2019 - 17:53
President Cyril Ramaphosa says a new model used to build better schools in the country will help in eradicating schools without water, sanitation and electricity.
Ramaphosa was speaking in Dannhauser in northern KwaZulu-Natal, at the official handing over ceremony of three new schools.
To read the article titled "Ramaphosa hands over three new schools in KZN" Click here
Tuesday 5 March, 2019 - 12:57
'Young Leaders for Children' Conference - A conference for emerging young leaders to drive sustainable change in the children’s sector!
Monday 15 January, 2018 - 9:36
The Department of Education has announced the matric pass rate for 2017: 75.1% – 2.6 % points higher than in 2016.
629,155 full-time grade 12’s sat in for the 2017 NSC examinations, while an additional 173,276 part-time learners also wrote. Of these candidates, 534,484 full-time candidates, and 117,223 part-time candidates wrote the exams.
This discrepancy is because of the number of progressed learners (learners which have failed Grade 11 twice) which will write their remaining exams later this year. If these students are excluded, the pass rate rises to 76.5%.
Wednesday 21 September, 2016 - 10:11
Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr. BE Nzimande's statement on Government's 2017 fee support to students from poor, working and middle class families Good morning ladies and gentlemen of the media, and thank you very much for making time to be here for this important announcement.
Our public universities are a significant national asset. They empower the next generation with skills and knowledge, and contribute significantly to the ability of our economy to compete globally through innovative and appropriate research.
