Articles containing the tag ‘education
By Nicolette Chinomona On Tuesday, June 25th, 2013

South Africa Needs to Create Job Opportunities for New Graduates

As the nation celebrates youths this month, serious thought should be given to how exactly the nation is helping youths achieve their dreams. In recent years there’s been a strong push to motivate the youth t... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Sunday, June 16th, 2013

SA Youth Simply Need Access to Information to Improve Their Lives

As we commemorate Youth Day, millions of young people across the country are faced with unemployment and poverty. Yesterday President Jacob Zuma said the youth must not waste time by waiting to improve their li... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, June 10th, 2013

UCT Would Not Have Concealed Joseph Khohlokoane’s Results From Employers

Last week I read about a former UCT student, Joseph Khohlokoane, who finished his degree in 1996 but only graduated on Friday, 7 June 2013 (17 years later) because he could not settle his outstanding fees and ... Read more »
By Siyabonga Artwell Phahla On Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

Teachers’ Strike Disturbs Learning in Schools

South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) and teachers from the Western Cape and Gauteng marched to the Union Buildings to voice their grievances today. They want Minister Angie Motsega to step down as th... Read more »
By Thandi On Sunday, November 4th, 2012

I agree with Hellen Zille, R250 million to upgrade Zuma’s homestead is too much

As much as I am a member of the ANC, I respect Hellen Zille for standing up for the truth. South Africa is currently facing a high rate of unemployment and poverty. Many students are struggling to pay for educa... Read more »
By Ayanda Mkhize On Thursday, September 27th, 2012

Arts and business for education, social and environmetal sustainability

This past weekend has seen us through one of South Africa’s well acclaimed arts festivals and one of Kwa-Zulu Natal’s  most prominent, the Witness Hilton Arts Festival. Amongst all the visual and performin... Read more »
By Smanga Kumalo On Wednesday, August 1st, 2012

Intimidation charges laid against ANCYL

Smanga Kumalo— Charges of intimidation were laid at a Cape Town police station on Wednesday against the ANCYL and others, Western Cape premier Helen Zille said. This was prompted by a threat to make Cape Town... Read more »
By Smanga Kumalo On Monday, July 30th, 2012

Hotstix Mabuse achieves his matric at the age of 61

Smanga Kumalo— President Jacob Zuma on Monday congratulated musician Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse on achieving his matric at the age of 61. “On behalf of government and the people of South Africa, we extend o... Read more »
By The Editor On Monday, March 5th, 2012

Preparation for the Senior Certificate Examination (May/June 2012) – Old Matric, 01 March 2012

In a bid to assist the adult candidates that will be writing the Senior Certificate examination (old matric) commencing on 2 May 2012, the Department of Basic Education has posted copies of the examination guid... Read more »