Hurry up and wait for NSDS III

Tue, 07 Dec 2010

The release of the third National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS III) was announced for the 7th of December but has now been delayed until early 2011. The strategy document sets the direction and targets for the work of Setas and others in skills development. But why the delay? Jim Freeman investigates.

More than four million tested for HIV

Addressing hundreds of Driefontein residents during World Aids Day, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe announced that since the launch of the HIV Counselling and Testing Campaign (HCT) in April this year: 4.6 million people have been tested, 5.5 million have received counselling, and approximately 2.5 million people were screened for TB.

Teaching children to save

Tue, 30 Nov 2010

Catch ‘em young, and teach ‘em to save. That’s the message behind the Banking Association South Africa’s Teach Children to Save South Africa (tm) campaign, which celebrated the 3rd annual roll-out across South Africa despite having very limited access to learners and their schools because of the public servants strikes.

Corporate SA called to invest in education

Tue, 30 Nov 2010

Addressing a breakfast meeting of government and business leaders, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe called on corporate SA to work together with government investing in education upliftment programmes. Motlanthe urged the leaders to consider social partnerships to meet the infrastructure and facilities needs - classrooms, libraries, laboratories and sporting facilities - all are needed to effectively prepare learners for the world of work.

Public invited to comment on pension fund regulations

Sun, 05 Dec 2010

The National Treasury has released an updated draft of regulations of the Pension Fund Act. The latest draft takes account of comments and submissions of the public since the previous February draft and is intended to remedy the shortcomings of the existing Regulation 28. As extensive consultation has already taken place, the public are asked to make technical submissions, although contributions on broader principles will also be accepted.

FIKILE MOTSAMAI DUBE

Open letter to the Minister of Higher Education and Training

I am an unemployed graduate, a product of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme with more than five years in the labour market, seemingly with no prospect of ever getting a job, and the interests in the NSFAS loan accumulating that I am in serious debt even before I get employed.

Des Squire

How do we effectively build teams?

An effective manager, who is in essence an effective leader, can follow various steps to assist in the process of building a quality team. However unless there is a defined process in place for the development of a learning culture all other stages of development will fail.

Matric results will not be adjusted

Sun, 05 Dec 2010

Media reports suggesting that the matric results will be adjusted are damaging and mischievous. Speaking for the education department, Granville Whittle said that Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has no intention of adjusting the 2010 matric results and they will be a true reflection of learners’ achievement.

Great results for KZN Business Analysts

Sun, 14 Nov 2010

An inaugural class of KZN Business Analysts recently completed the Certificate Programme in Business Analysis with spectacular results. All of the delegates who started the 4-month-long course completed it and nearly achieved the certificate with distinction. FTI's Steve Erlank will be presenting a breakfast seminar on the strategic value of the Business Analysis profession.

Manage your finances at varsity

Thu, 25 Nov 2010

Oone of the biggest challenges faced by new students at Varsity will be planning their finances, says Leonora Swart the financial manager at Boston City Campus and Business College. She has some great advice to ensure that your transition from school to varsity is as painless as possible.

Are we producing capable students?

Wed, 24 Nov 2010

Education is a critical tool for self-upliftment, and to produce leaders capable of dealing with our developmental challenges. But are South African universities producing graduates that are effectively prepared to deal with the challenges of the developing world? Are universities providing enough support to students? Some of the challenges put to the HELTASA Conference delegates by the Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande.

College holds Discovering Potential job fair

Sat, 27 Nov 2010

The Central Johannesburg College for Public Further Education and Training is hosting its third annual Job Fair on 30 November 2010. The fair will take the form of an exhibition where businesses from both the public and private sectors will be able to showcase their companies and allow their Human Resources (HR) and Skills Development personnel to meet with students to discuss opportunities within their organisations.

Beauty care still strong despite the economy

Thu, 25 Nov 2010

Vanity experiences no recession! Card swipe specialists SureSwipe have noticed that despite the current stress on consumers, beauty care has barely affected. David Gilson from Carlton observes, "if anything, women and men are realising that it is even more important to look good if you want to secure a sale or new clients".

Africa and African women most adversely affected by climate change

Sun, 28 Nov 2010

Africa - and particularly African women - face the most adverse consequences of climate change, despite having made the smallest contribution to the phenomenon. Academics estimate that an additional two million people - mainly women - in sub-Saharan Africa will be affected by water shortages," said Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma.

E-learning: the future of education?

Mon, 22 Nov 2010

Bill Gates recently commented on how the internet has changed so much of what we do – from buying airline tickets to voting in elections – and that it’s high time for the education sector to catch up in this dynamic field. If Bill Gates is excited about online education, you should be, too.

Outsourcing opportunities for Afrikaans speaking graduates

Thu, 25 Nov 2010

Local business consultants Barnstone have been making inroads into the business process outsourcing (BPO) space by providing work ready candidates for this market. Now they are up-skilling local Afrikaans speaking graduates to open opportunities for them as dutch speaking financial service advisors.

Education

• Matric results will not be adjusted

• Equal Education campaign opens third library

• Action Plan 2014: Major shake-up for SA education

• Matric exams proceeding smoothly

• Mobile classrooms for storm-ravaged Limpopo schools

Features

• 2013 doping in sport conference to be held in Johannesburg

• Manuel to assist President with NEPAD infrastructure

• Hopes high for a more reformed UN Security Council

• World Statistics Day

• SA wins United Nations Security Council seat

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