12-MAR-13·	Strategic plan to revitalise nursing profession
	Posted by | students
	The challenges facing the nursing profession, such as a lack of; training, resources, professional ethos and ethics, positive practice environments and human resources will be tackled through government’s latest skills development initiative.

11-FEB-13·	Bara nursing college to be reopened
	Posted by | students
	The Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital Nursing College is to reopen. All nursing students and staff are expected to be at the college to resume the 2013 academic programme.

15-JAN-13·	Bursary holders to benefit from student liaison office
	Posted by | students
	A student liaison office has been set-up by the Mpumalanga Education Department for university students who benefit from the provincial government’s bursary programme. The office will be responsible for quarterly visits to students to deal with their challenges.

15-JAN-13·	The inconvenient truth about college degrees
	Posted by | students
	Does a university or college degree still offer graduates the value it did a decade ago? Fear produced by high unemployment rates is prompting more young people to pursue a college degree but scholars are questioning whether a degree holds the prestige it once did.

19-NOV-12·	Students receive R12 000 worth of bursaries at reconciliation awards
	Posted by | students
	Three outstanding students presented their interpretation of living in a democratic South Africa through the mediums of graphic design, creative writing and basic photography, in celebration of 18 years of democratic freedom.

15-NOV-12·	Drive to improve FET colleges in full gear
	Posted by | students
	Governments’ quest to redefine FET colleges and make them institutions of choice has reached full speed. The turnaround strategy launched by the DHET is expected to target the biggest challenges facing FET colleges to date.

15-NOV-12·	FET turnaround strategy on track, says Nzimande
	Posted by | students
	The turnaround strategy spearheaded by the Department of Higher Education and Training aims to solve the key challenges facing FET colleges and to turn these institutions into sustainable environments where the quality of teaching and learning produces a skilled workforce.

15-NOV-12·	Collaboration central to FET College revamp
	Posted by | students
	The quality and relevance of courses offered by FET colleges relies in part on the relationships between higher education institutions, business, industry and Setas. The DHET has made this element one of its focus points in its turnaround strategy to improve FET colleges.

06-NOV-12·	FET colleges to offer maritime courses
	Posted by | students
	As part of an initiative to reduce the vacancy rate of at least 45 000 jobs in the maritime industry, 12 FET colleges across the country will start to offer courses aimed at equipping young people for a career in the industry.

30-OCT-12·	Partnership to boost FET college system
	Posted by | students
	To promote the growth of a public FET college system that is responsive to sector, local, regional and national skills needs and priorities the Services Seta has partnered with the HAMK University of Applied Sciences in Finland.

29-OCT-12·	Calls for unions to work more closely with FET colleges
	Posted by | students
	Millions of young people are being denied a higher education because universities are unable to accommodate the staggering number of matriculants each year. Minister Blade Nzimande has urged the South African Teachers Union to unite with FET colleges to address this problem.

02-OCT-12·	Duty for SA business schools to instil critical thinking among students
	Posted by | students
	Students are not being equipped to engage critically at the senior level and as a result, employers worldwide agree that MBA graduates are unable to take part in the business of the boardroom. Business school leaders have been urged not to ignore their responsibilities to produce critical thinkers.

03-SEP-12·	Eduloan helps create cashless campus
	Posted by | students
	The new smartcard management system launched by Eduloan is in line with the University of Pretoria's strategy for a cashless campus. The aim is to eliminate the need for students to carry cash, or wait in ATM queues.

10-AUG-12·	Osizweni Science Week a hit
	Posted by | students
	With the goal of inspiring a love for maths, science and technology the Osizweni Science Week attracted 17 000 people.The 2012 theme was, ‘The role of science in economic development’, and the week included a series of interactive activities, experiments, career guidance sessions.

31-JUL-12·	National Science Week gets underway
	Posted by | students
	National Science Week launched at the University of Johannesburg confirms the Department’s contribution to the gradual transformation of South Africa’s resource-based economy to a knowledge economy.

30-JUL-12·	SU’s popular Open Day around the corner
	Posted by | students
	Grade 11 and 12′s who are starting to plan for the future and looking into options for further study have been invited to attend Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Maties Open Day which will showcase information about courses, bursaries and loans, accommodation and sporting events.

13-JUL-12·	Manage bursary funds wisely advises Eduloan
	Posted by | students
	Bursary fund administrator’s battle to efficiently administer the bursaries awarded to their students. Eduloan, the education finance specialists have come up with a solution to assist bursars, fund managers and parents.

09-JUL-12·	Learners encouraged to study maths, science
	Posted by | students
	Learners continue to receive encouragement and support from government to pursue careers in the maths and science fields in order to fill growing skills shortages in these sectors.

29-JUN-12·	Today is the day to build your dream
	Posted by | students
	Eduloan is challenging commonly held local beliefs through its ‘One day is Today" campaign, which presents an open letter that aims to rally South Africans to change and become proactive masters of their destinies.

25-JUN-12·	Sasol hosts Learner Focus Week in Bloemfontein
	Posted by | students
	The Learner Focus Week will target learners from Grade 10 - 11 to promote skills development and career guidance in mathematics, science and technology fields, in an effort to improve interest in these sectors.

21-MAY-12·	eThekwini to host maths, sci-tech indaba
	Posted by | students
	In an effort to attract learners to careers in the STEM fields the eThekwini Municipality, in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education, will host a Mathematics, Science and Technology Indaba.

21-MAY-12·	International award given to local business students
	Posted by | students
	Two business students have received International recognition that will enable them to connect with influential international business leaders and may expose them to new ways of thinking which also benefits South Africa.

18-MAY-12·	Unlocking potential, accelerating economic growth
	Posted by | students
	The lack of finances and steep tuition fees are contributing to low graduation rates, yet government aims to accelerate the number of learners in tertiary institutes. Eduloan is one solution to this ongoing financial crisis.

17-MAY-12·	International company invests in SA education
	Posted by | students
	Higher education institutions, inclusive of FET colleges,can at best accommodate around 100 000 new entrants per annum. With so many matriculants battling to secure a place in tertiary institutions investments into the South African higher education sector is of critical importance.

25-APR-12·	Public comments sought on Green Paper
	Posted by | students
	The Green Paper for Post-School Education and Training launched in January is expected to produce more graduates with the skills necessary to grow the economy and stakeholders have until the end of April to comment on the agenda.

25-APR-12·	Former teacher training colleges to be re-opened
	Posted by | students
	Teacher and lecturer training has been identified as key to improving the quality of education and R450 million has been set aside for this purpose, announced Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande during the 4th budget vote.

23-APR-12·	Animation video promotes ethical accounting practices
	Posted by | students
	With the current debate around ethical practices in the accounting sector gaining momentum, CIMA's latest online animation tool is set to further challenge members and students about their professional conduct.

17-APR-12·	Using digital tools in the classroom
	Posted by | students
	No matter what your thoughts are on the topic of technology in the classroom, the digital revolution in education is already happening. As an educator it's time to either get with the programme or get left behind.

12-APR-12·	Milpark launches interactive website
	Posted by | students
	Milpark Business School has completely rebuilt its website, providing improved navigation and interactive platforms to meet the educational requirements of a digital age.

10-APR-12·	Sasol hands over new ash classrooms to DoE
	Posted by | students
	Using a fine ash to create a foamed cement mixture Sasol has built eight new classrooms for Thistle Grove Combined School. The initiative stemmed from an ever-increasing demand for suitable learning environments.

03-APR-12·	FET conference paves the way for quality education
	Posted by | students
	During the 1st Annual Quality Conference, higher education stakeholders were informed about the quality of teaching and learning in the country and received tools to improve the quality of service they provide to their organisations.

03-APR-12·	Global business challenge attracts record number of entries
	Posted by | students
	The global business challenge is designed to identify the business leaders of tomorrow. Participants gain valuable skills for the future and an opportunity to gain global exposure through this international business competition.

26-MAR-12·	CIMA extends deadline for GBC 2012
	Posted by | students
	Full-time undergraduate students with a passion for business and finance are invited to register for the Business Challenge 2012 by 30 March 2012. Students across the country will gain global exposure and learn valuable skills through this international business competition.

22-MAR-12·	Minister hosts human and social science conference
	Posted by | students
	The International Humanities and Social Sciences conference scheduled to arrive in South Africa is part of Minister Nzimande’s initiatives to rejuvenate and strengthen social sciences and humanities in SA’s Higher Education system since he became Minister in 2009.

15-MAR-12·	What is quality in private higher education?
	Posted by | students
	Quality education is defined in many ways, but what is the true measurement? Gloria Castrillòn attempts to define this term by investigating key indicators and by drawing from some of the major role players in education.

15-MAR-12·	The benefits of distance learning
	Posted by | students
	Distance learning is ideal for working students with time limitations or where family responsibilities prevent students from leaving their place of residence. Find out more about the advantages and the challenges of distance or E-learning.

13-MAR-12·	Bridging the gap between school and higher education
	Posted by | students
	To address the high drop-out rates of new students, tactics must be put in place to aid a successful transition into higher education and schools should offer more support to matriculants. These are the sentiments of education specialist Dr Felicity Coughlan.

09-MAR-12·	Higher education to take over management of FETs
	Posted by | students
	The management of FET colleges will officially fall under the Department of Higher Education and Training once the FET amendment bill is signed by President Jacob Zuma, which is due to happen 'shortly' according to Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande.

09-MAR-12·	Govt looking into tertiary education - Motlanthe
	Posted by | students
	The proposed standardisation of application fees for all universities is one way government aims to boost tertiary education and assist poor students in extending their opportunities and choice.

08-MAR-12·	Minister addresses challenges facing FET colleges
	Posted by | students
	FET funding, college registration and the migration of FET colleges were some of the issues that topped the agenda at a recent press conference attended by the Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande.

08-MAR-12·	Educators should instil a love of reading
	Posted by | students
	The importance of reading as a catalyst of learning received special attention during the Annual National Teachers' Conference which offered local educators skills training in the subject areas of Mathematics and Languages.

06-MAR-12·	Combating unemployment from the classroom
	Posted by | students
	Experts claim that the only solution to the high unemployment rate is job creation and one of the best ways of doing this is through teaching entrepreneurship from primary school level. Anthony Farr, CEO of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation explains.

01-MAR-12·	Nzimande condemns students ‘blocking the university system’
	Posted by | students
	Students who fail their degree countless times and take up space in already overcrowded universities will no longer be tolerated. Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande recently expressed his dissatisfaction on this issue.

01-MAR-12·	Milpark Business School to graduate 3376 students
	Posted by | students
	Milpark Business School appreciates the important role it has to play in private higher education and the 3376 potential graduates are a reflection of Milpark's commitment to developing a qualified generation.

22-FEB-12·	Private vs public tertiary education: sorting fact from fiction
	Posted by | students
	Is the quality of higher education better in public or private institutions? Dr Felicity Coughlan, Director of the Independent Institute of Education, debunks some of the myths surrounding private higher education.

20-FEB-12·	Announcement on student debt-relief expected this month
	Posted by | students
	Those who applied for funding from the National Skills Fund to help pay off student loans so they can obtain their certificates will soon know if they were successful or not, said Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga.

16-FEB-12·	Students in debt should graduate - HESA
	Posted by | students
	Students who have yet to pay back outstanding university fees should be allowed to graduate despite their debts. According to Higher Education South Africa (HESA) universities have agreed to provide proof of graduation in exchange for signed contracts committing students to square their debts.

16-FEB-12·	Enrolments in sciences, engineering on the rise
	Posted by | students
	The science and engineering fields have regained its appeal according to the university enrolments for 2012 which show that more first year students are pursuing careers in these sectors.

10-FEB-12·	Nzimande addresses higher education landscape
	Posted by | students
	The state of higher education and training in South Africa formed the basis of the address delivered by Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande at the Lekgotla held by the African National Congress Youth League.

01-FEB-12·	Student drowning at NWU elicits investigation
	Posted by | students
	Minister Blade Nzimande set up an independent investigation on events surrounding the student drowning at North West University. The department will probe the organization and implementation of orientation programmes at the university.

01-FEB-12·	New university on the cards for Mpumalanga
	Posted by | students
	The plans to build a university in the Mpumalanga province has been a long time coming, but the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Blade Nzimande has finally taken some decisive steps towards making tertiary education accessible to local learners.

31-JAN-12·	Certification fraud denting market
	Posted by | students
	Fewer available places at tertiary education institutions and a marked decrease in learners who have matriculated with mathematics and science is a major concern to education authorities and employers.

16-JAN-12·	Eye-witness explains UJ’s stampede
	Posted by | students
	An eye-witness to the University of Johannesburg incident has shed light on the dark event, proving that the late applicants who gathered outside the university’s entrance on the day of the stampede were only partially responsible for the tragedy that followed. Edwin Mashaba believes UJ should own up to its role in the accident.

16-JAN-12·	36 new schools for Gauteng
	Posted by | students
	In order to accommodate new learners and prevent overcrowding 36 new schools will be opened in Gauteng during the course of the first term, with 13 of these schools ready for occupation when inland provinces schools open.

13-JAN-12·	Students must verify institutions
	Posted by | students
	Due to the high cases of fraudulent activity around tertiary education facilities prospective students have been urged to contact the Department of Higher Education and Training's call centre to verify the existence of private educational institutions before enrolling.

13-JAN-12·	DHET launches Green Paper
	Posted by | students
	In a bid to improve access to higher education and training the DHET has begun its quest to align post-school education and training with the national development agenda and to develop a more integrated system. DHET has called on the public to respond to its latest vision expressed in the Green Paper.

11-JAN-12·	UJ stampede 'unfortunate'
	Posted by | students
	Government continues to lament the tragic death of a young mother which took place when a crowd of prospective students forced their way onto the premises of the University of Johannesburg in a scramble for last minute enrolments. This should be a time of celebration, not tragedy, says cabinet spokesperson Jimmy Manyi.

11-JAN-12·	Back to school for coastal provinces
	Posted by | students
	It's all systems go as thousands of schools in four coastal provinces opened their doors for the first day of the 2012 academic year. While some entered the new school year with trepidation and tears others were excited to see the start of another term.

11-JAN-12·	Premier saddened by UJ stampede death
	Posted by | students
	A parent was killed when a stampede of students stormed the University of Johannesburg in an attempt to secure a spot in the higher education institution. The tragedy caught the attention of Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane who is determined to prevent this event from reoccurring.

05-DEC-11·	R77 million fund available for students with disabilities
	Posted by | students
	As part of the plan towards improving the lives of people with disabilities the Department of Higher Education and Training has established a bursary fund to the value of R77-million for students at university level who have disabilities.

05-DEC-11·	Local learning provides global opportunities
	Posted by | students
	In an exciting development it has been announced that local students will have the opportunity to obtain a globally recognised degree at the Varsity College located in South Africa, enabling learners to pursue their careers on an international level.

11-OCT-11·	Basetsana auctions dress for kids
	Posted by | students
	The NPO, Agang Sechaba will host a charity event to raise funds to educate more underprivileged children. MC, Basetsana Kumalo will auction one of her dresses and donate the proceeds to the Agang Sechaba educational programme as part of her contribution to the community.

11-OCT-11·	Overcharged students to be refunded
	Posted by | students
	A provision of R77.8 million has been created to refund former students who were overcharged interest during previous years. The student financial aid scheme NSFAS, has committed to contacting each student to arrange the transaction says Minister Nzimande.

11-OCT-11·	Students to benefit from transformed NSFAS
	Posted by | students
	Student funding scheme NSFAS has been allocated a total of R5.5 billion for the 2011/2012 period which will be used to provide financial assistance to students for both loans and bursaries. Minister Blade Nzimande also aims to create more awareness amongst scholars about this significant source of funding.

07-SEP-11·	CIMA students confident of future jobs
	Posted by | students
	South African CIMA students are feeling confident about their future job security, according to the latest global CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) Student Salary Survey revealed today.

15-AUG-11·	Developing tomorrow's entrepreneurial leaders
	Posted by | students
	The new Fellowship Scholarship programme by Allan Gray Orbis Foundation aims to develop entrepreneurial-minded first year university students into 'future high growth entrepreneurial leaders' and includes comprehensive financial support, amongst other benefits.

01-AUG-11·	Changing SA through science
	Posted by | students
	Innovators and senior researches could provide the solutions to the economic and social woes the country is facing but millions would need to be invested in science performing institutions and support schools to produce excellent students in mathematics and science subjects says Minister Naledi pandor.

28-JUL-11·	Gauteng increases intake of student nurses
	Posted by | students
	The Gauteng Department of Health and Social Development has committed to increasing the intake of nursing students over the next five years to help build an effective health system.

27-JUL-11·	Deloitte cultivates future leaders
	Posted by | students
	Deloitte launched its Future Leaders Development Programme for the third consecutive year in a bid to encourage corporate South Africa to develop previously disadvantaged young people as future leaders. Students are recruited exclusively from the Thusannai Work Readiness Programme.

26-JUL-11·	Skills development campaign takes flight
	Posted by | students
	Softline VIP launched its campaign aimed at equipping grade 10 to 12 learners from disadvantaged backgrounds with essential life and business skills. Known as the VIP Cares Life and Business skills programme the operation was developed to empower students to find work once they matriculate.

21-JUL-11·	RHS creative writing student gets published
	Posted by | students
	Stanley Kenani a former student of GetSmarter, an online education company, has been chosen as the first author to be published under Random House Struik's brand new ebook imprint, eKhaya.

20-JUL-11·	Ex-students pay fees through new fund
	Posted by | students
	The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has released its latest funding plan to help former students pay off university fees. The processes have been put in place through NSFAS in cooperation with the various public universities nationwide, who are now informing ex-students about this special fund.

29-JUN-11·	Grade 12s encouraged to prepare for exams
	Posted by | students
	With the National Senior Certificate exams looming, late mornings, watching television and socialising with friends should be kept to a minimum this school holidays says the Basic Education Department, who have urged students to 'make the most of every opportunity to prepare for the exams".

27-JUN-11·	Bloem recovering from Oprah fever
	Posted by | students
	Oprah Winfrey visited the University of the Free State to claim her honorary doctorate and address over 4500 excited students and spectators. Security lamp posts leading to the university were adorned with yellow “Welcome Oprah” signs, and Winfrey was given the royal treatment from start to finish.

27-JUN-11·	Credit blacklisting a barrier to employment
	Posted by | students
	Over 69 107 graduates have been credit blacklisted by NSFAS, preventing students from entering the labour market. The Higher Education Transformation Network (HETN) have voiced their support over the removal of 'undesirable' university practices such as credit blacklisting of students.

15-JUN-11·	Best learning happens in playtime
	Posted by | students
	Incorporating meaningful elements of gameplay into curricula is one good way to stimulate students’ interest and increase both motivation and engagement.

14-JUN-11·	Taking a stand for our youth
	Posted by | students
	As Youth Day approaches we reflect on our rich history and consider the afflictions faced by young people today. Child abuse continues to be a key concern as statistics show that of the 18,7 million children in South Africa, over nine million are being physically, emotionally or sexually abused.

03-JUN-11·	Bytes hosts ICT careers day for 80 scholars
	Posted by | students
	Entering the ICT industry can be a daunting prospect but those who commit to acquiring the technical skills can look forward to a range of job opportunities and attractive salary packages.

03-MAY-11·	Learning Centre available for hire - Linbro Business Park
	Posted by | students
	Our state of the art Learning Centre ensures that all students have a pleasant learning experience.

28-APR-11·	Stellenbosch promotes free-thinking
	Posted by | students
	Environmental problems, political and governance issues and the need for strong economic growth and job creation has prompted the launch of the Institute for Student Leadership by Stellenbosch University (SU). The establishment will pay homage to former Chancellor, Dr Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert.

28-APR-11·	Stellenbosch promotes free-thinking
	Posted by | students
	Environmental problems, political and governance issues and the need for strong economic growth and job creation has prompted the launch of the Institute for Student Leadership by Stellenbosch University (SU). The establishment will pay homage to former Chancellor, Dr Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert.

22-APR-11·	IBM offers hands-on IT training
	Posted by | students
	Information technology training provider, Working Technologies alongside IBM will launch a new software career training programme designed to equip graduates with knowledge and skills in IBM software solutions and enable them to launch a career in the IT industry.

20-APR-11·	SA joins forces to build skills
	Posted by | students
	SAP Africa recently joined forces with the German government and CPUT to launch the erp4school programme which aims to build critical ICT and business skills in South Africa. The programme uses SAP’s enterprise resource planning software to enable teachers to actively integrate SAP software in their teaching methods.

22-MAR-11·	Last chance for 2011 enrolments
	Posted by | students
	Are you still hoping to enrol at a tertiary institution this year? While many further education institutions have closed their registration doors , FET college, TBISA (Tourism & Business Institute of South Africa) continues to accept enrolments in a range of accredited courses.

18-MAR-11·	Union to march against FET College mismanagement
	Posted by | students
	The largest public sector union, NEHAWU, is planning a march to protest against the poor management of FET Colleges. The union has claimed that poor students are the ones who will suffer the most if action is not taken by the Department of Higher Education and Training.

17-MAR-11·	ACCA hosts open day
	Posted by | students
	Emeritus Business College announces the start of a strategic partnership with ExP Group, during the ACCA open day. Members along with ACCA training institutions gathered to exchange valuable information on how to achieve life and business success.

11-MAR-11·	USB hosts Wharton Business School programme
	Posted by | students
	The University of Stellenbosch Business School has been chosen to present an exciting new programme to its MBA students. The programme focuses on the development of future markets with emphasis on emerging markets.

04-MAR-11·	NSFAS Road Show reaches poor learners
	Posted by | students
	NSFAS National Student Financial Aid Scheme launched the first stage of their extensive campaign to create awareness among the poverty stricken youth of South Africa. The aim is to share information that will help the youth gain access to tertiary education and available financial aid.

03-MAR-11·	Partnership to combat shortage in actuarial field
	Posted by | students
	The move to join forces (INSETA and SAADP) will result in a much needed boost in the acturial sciences arena. The partnership will provide support to high-potential students in three major areas including academic development, life skills and financial support.

19-JAN-11·	High volumes at UJ a surprise, says minister
	Posted by | students
	Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande has admitted that the high volumes of students wishing to apply to register at the University of Johannesburg this week had caught the department by surprise. “None of us … would have expected 30 000 students lining outside,” he said, adding that many youths were attracted to the university because it was seen as trendy as it is situated in Johannesburg.

24-NOV-10·	Are we producing capable students?
	Posted by | students
	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.

15-NOV-10·	More US students studying in SA
	Posted by | students
	According to the Open Doors Report published by the Institute of International Education (IIE), the number of American students at SA universities has increased by 12.4 percent, and there are more American students at SA universities than in any other sub-Saharan country.

12-NOV-10·	Students embrace online learning
	Posted by | students
	Research shows that over 4.6 million students enrolled for online courses in 2008, a 17 percent increase on the numbers reported for the previous year. Despite global economic challenges, 2009 saw yet another increase. Edexcel's Ian Yoell believes that a combination of online and traditional learning offers the best of both worlds for students.

22-SEP-10·	SA medical students heading to Cuba
	Posted by | students
	For twelve years a little publicised scholarship exchange programme has allowed South African students to study in Cuba. The programme is part of the government's response to the critical shortage of medical professionals. The latest group of fifteen students will be leaving at the end of October. For further details ...

07-SEP-10·	50 bursaries for qualifying degree students
	Posted by | students
	The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality is offering 50 bursaries for students to pursue degree courses but can't afford to do so. For details on whether you qualify..

05-JUL-10·	Students pass bartender and waitron training
	Posted by | students
	Yet another group of young out-of-work people has recently completed an intensive four week waitron/ bartender course at the Tourism & Business Institute of Southern Africa campus in Mowbray.

13-MAY-10·	Law students welcome Cabinet decision
	Posted by | students
	Students for Law and Social Justice (SLSJ) have hailed Cabinet’s decision to have law graduates complete compulsory community legal service. The Legal Practice Bill, which was passed last week, has been under discussion for the past ten years.

20-NOV-09·	Certificate in financial management
	Posted by | students
	The certificate is a one year programme running from February until the end of November. Lectures will be presented on specified Monday evenings and/or Saturday mornings. In total there are 20 contact sessions during the year, being 5 per subject– duration of a session will be two-and-a-half hours

01-NOV-09·	Smooth first week of matric exams
	Posted by | students
	The first week of matric examinations proceeded smoothly in all nine provinces with almost 600 000 matriculants writing their first National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, while Further Education Training (FET) Colleges and Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) facilities also started with their exams.

21-OCT-09·	Charges against four Reitz students clarified
	Posted by | students
	The University of Free State (UFS) has “not withdrawn” legal charges against the four Reitz students, says the institution’s Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Jonathan Jansen.

12-OCT-09·	Business school students give something back
	Posted by | students
	Students on this year's AIM programme at the UCT GSB spent a day supporting abused women at the Sartjie Baartman Centre in Cape Town. GSB Students are encouraged by the business school to undertake a community based project of their own choice during their studies.

04-SEP-09·	Universities must support poor students, says minister
	Posted by | students
	“Poor students from rural communities are particularly vulnerable when they enter universities and feel alienated in an environment they often find to be quite different to anything in their previous experience,” the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Blade Nzimande has said.

02-JUN-09·	Generation Y choosing 'cool, creative careers'
	Posted by | students
	A study that polled school-going students across Australia in order to gauge perceptions of different industries has discovered that young people are pursuing creative "cool" careers - as opposed to the more traditional Medicine, Law and the Arts.

24-MAR-09·	Studies and Research in France
	Posted by | students
	Are you looking for financial aid to support a period of study or research in France? There are grants available for international students, scholars, and researchers from French public sources and from the European Union.

19-FEB-09·	GSB sees increase in African students
	Posted by | students
	An analysis of enrolment statistics on the UCT Graduate School of Business' Programme for Management Development shows that an increasing number of African organisations are investing in management education.

04-DEC-08·	E-Skills Academy closes down
	Posted by | students
	The E-Skills Academy which was backed by the international Oracle group, has closed and all staff have been told to vacate their offices.

03-NOV-08·	Universities work to prevent HIV, AIDS among students
	Posted by | students
	Education Minister Naledi Pandor and 23 public higher education institutions have adopted a policy which will guide schools and tertiary institutions to improve their current HIV/AIDS prevention programmes. Minister Pandor said South Africa was a country with one of the highest HIV and AIDS rates, and therefore there was a need to support those infected and affected by the disease.

28-OCT-08·	Teachin is a profession, treat it as such
	Posted by | students
	My view is that the learning agenda in this beloved country still has a long way to go.I suppose Teachin is a profession that need to be treated as such. With pride and professionalism.Students and learners expect their teachers to be role models

23-OCT-08·	Pioneering university ranking technology compares higher education systems across 40 countries
	Posted by | students
	QS Quacquarelli Symonds, the world’s leading career and education intelligence provider, has created a preliminary university ranking technology, known as SAFE (System, Access, Flagship, Economics). It is the first attempt worldwide to compare entire national higher education systems, rather than individual institutions.

26-AUG-08·	Students invited to take part in website competition
	Posted by | students
	The ThinkQuest Website Competition 2009, sponsored by the Oracle Education Foundation (OEF), is now open to teams of students, ages 9-19, from anywhere in the world. Each team must be coached by a teacher or school employee

25-AUG-08·	China doubles its scholarships for African students
	Posted by | students
	The Chinese government has doubled the number of scholarship it grants to Africa to 4 000 students per year, says Yu Wenzhe, China’s Ambassador to Ghana. The expanded package is China's contribution to help Africa to achieve its goals, Mr Wenzhe said at a reception he hosted for 34 Ghanaian students who have received Chinese government scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year.

25-AUG-08·	Law students provide free legal advice, hone their skills
	Posted by | students
	Law students will have the opportunity to hone their skills while providing poor communities with access free legal services, with the launch of a new programme by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.

26-JUL-08·	Dept provides support for displaced learners
	Posted by | students
	The Western Cape Department of Education is seeking ways to provide further support to students displaced during the recent attacks on people from other countries, saying that it is important that their education continues.

23-JUL-08·	Memorandum of understanding to develop city signed
	Posted by | students
	The Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and the University of South Africa (UNISA) have partnered to make Sunnyside a hub of student life.

21-JUL-08·	Education on social work must improve to meet demand
	Posted by | students
	Social Development Minister Zola Skweyiya has challenged delegates attending the International Schools of Social Work Congress to look at ways of improving the relevance of studies in social work to meet the increasing demand for services.

06-JUL-08·	Saica students benefit from exam assistance
	Posted by | students
	Finance Seta, Fasset, has funded 400 accounting students who are taking the Chartered Accounting qualifying exams. The support takes the form of one-on-one assistance and has already shown positive results in the pass rates of the beneficiaries.

02-JUL-08·	Centres open for 2009 volunteers
	Posted by | students
	Applications for volunteers for the 2009 Confederations Cup South Africa opened, with 42 application centres set up across Johannesburg. More than 5 000 specialist and general volunteers will be recruited for the tournament, according to the city’s official website.

19-JUN-08·	Scholarships to help students pursue science careers
	Posted by | students
	At least 50 students will have the opportunity to study environmental science at Higher Education Institutions through the Indalo Yethu Environmental Scholarship Fund. Indalo Yethu (meaning Our Environment or Our Heritage), which is South Africa’s environmental campaign, was launched in June 2006 by the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism.

09-JUN-08·	Twenty learners graduate from CAT Programme
	Posted by | students
	It was a very proud moment for the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), Fasset (the Seta for Finance, Accounting, Management Consulting and Other Financial Services) and ORT South Africa when the first tranche of twenty learners recently graduated from the five-week CAT Work Readiness Programme.

05-JUN-08·	UCT claims victory in varsity business challenge
	Posted by | students
	Four students from the University of Cape Town have become the first winners of the inaugural FNB Universities Business Challenge (UBC) of South Africa. Coordinated by UBC Worldwide, the competition is aimed at helping university students jump start their careers through realistic simulations of business challenges.

03-JUN-08·	SA scholars win awards at Model UN debate
	Posted by | students
	Young South African ambassadors have made the country proud in the recent Model UN debate in New York by taking home the Best Delegation Award and earning two Honourable Mentions.

03-JUN-08·	The energy and vibe that is the local notebook market
	Posted by | students
	Users can expect a great deal of activity and change within the mobile and wireless/ digital lifestyle space in 2008. The notebook, from entry level to high end professional, is gaining popularity from an ever-increasing wide user base – individuals who see the potential in the device as a desktop replacement and a key business tool for the mobile professional.

29-MAY-08·	Academy grooms Africa's future leaders
	Posted by | students
	A 20 acre piece of land that once housed a printing plant has been converted into a world-class academic facility where the first students of the African Leadership Academy will be groomed to lead the continent.

29-MAY-08·	NW to train 470 students through ABET programme
	Posted by | students
	The North West Department of Agriculture will this year train 470 students through the Adult Basic Education Training (ABET) programme, says the department’s MEC, Jan Serfontein.

20-MAY-08·	Students construct road as part of learnership
	Posted by | students
	Students who are constructing a road as part of a learnership programme are to be visited by the Eastern Cape Transport MEC Thobile Mhlahlo. The MEC is to inspect the progress being made on the road between Jansenville and Kliplaat as well as the how the pupils are enjoying being part of the programme.

20-MAY-08·	Circle of Excellence recognises top South African schools
	Posted by | students
	The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation has launched a new programme recognising 73 of South Africa’s top secondary schools. Through its Circle of Excellence initiative, the Foundation aims to support and encourage South Africa’s centres of educational excellence to ensure that their high standards are maintained.

20-MAY-08·	Education, Training, & Career Development within the Construction Sector
	Posted by | students
	Go for Gold, a unique educational initiative with a proven track record in training and placing recently skilled graduates in key technical positions in the construction industry, was introduced to Gauteng at a breakfast function at Wanderers Club.

20-MAY-08·	Thusanani Trade Fair raises the bar
	Posted by | students
	As part of the integrated assessment process, learners on the Fasset-funded Thusanani Work Readiness Programme are required to draw up a Business Plan for a Community Project, implement the project and exhibit their project at the Thusanani Trade Fair.

19-MAY-08·	Higher education receives an additional R246m
	Posted by | students
	Presenting her budget, Education Minister Naledi Pandor said one of the ways the department sought to give practical expression to the objective of a better life, was to pursue greater access, transformation and quality in the higher education system.

06-MAY-08·	Science Week to encourage youth to pursue science
	Posted by | students
	Science and Technology Minister Mosibudi Mangena will officially open the National Science Week (NSW) aimed at persuading the youth to pursue careers in the science field.

02-MAY-08·	KZN budgets R600 000 for tourism bursaries
	Posted by | students
	Delivering his department’s Budget Speech, MEC for Arts, Culture and Tourism, Weziwe Thusi said this year the department would be awarding 50 students with bursaries who are pursuing tourism studies at higher education institutions.

29-APR-08·	Unversity offers opportunity to aspirant lawyers
	Posted by | students
	The University of Pretoria’s Law Faculty is giving aspirant lawyers, learners currently at high schools across Pretoria an opportunity to use their existing knowledge of legal arguments at mock court sittings.

21-APR-08·	SETA's expected to do too much?
	Posted by | students
	I believe that SETA’s are largely run by the need for Power and not the need to do something about skills gaps. In most cases the DOE and the DOL have a power play going on as to who controls education and qualifications. (My view is the DOE is responsible and accountable).

16-APR-08·	UCT GSB launches new format for wine business programme
	Posted by | students
	The Wine Business Management Programme, which is now in its fourth year, is a pioneering offering in South Africa that instils the comprehensive spectrum of business skills and leadership acumen needed for success in the wine industry.

02-APR-08·	e-Skills Academy uses Integr8 IT to enhance its technical capability
	Posted by | students
	The e-Skills Academy of South Africa (Pty) Ltd., an independent training organization that provides internationally accredited ICT courses and professional qualifications, has completed the installation of advanced ICT infrastructure to keep up with an increase in demand from the market.

31-MAR-08·	New buildings a sign of growth and prosperity
	Posted by | students
	New buildings are usually a sign of growth and prosperity. They are usually a sign of an investment in the future.

13-MAR-08·	Bursary fund makes head way in increasing black CA’s
	Posted by | students
	Thuthuka, the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants’ (SAICA) initiative aimed at boosting the number of black South African chartered accountants, is yielding positive results.

11-MAR-08·	Med students must invest their skills in SA
	Posted by | students
	South African medical students have been urged to invest their skills in the country and not take them abroad after completing their studies.

11-MAR-08·	Nedbank launches R15m bursary scheme
	Posted by | students
	Financial services group Nedbank has launched a R15 million bursary programme aimed at addressing skills shortages in the banking and finance sector.

27-FEB-08·	SADC students use drama in AIDS education
	Posted by | students
	Drama for Life is working with performing arts students across the Southern African Development Community to use drama to teach people about HIV and AIDS.

20-FEB-08·	UCT Graduate School of Business welcomes new programme directors
	Posted by | students
	The UCT Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) has welcomed Lance Stringer as its new Director of the MBA Programme and Linda Ronnie as Director of its Associate in Management (AIM) and Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PDBA) programmes.

19-FEB-08·	Use this pledge in Parliament
	Posted by | students
	The intentions are great, but the words are not applicable to the kids

18-FEB-08·	Eastern Cape budgets R85m for needy students
	Posted by | students
	The Eastern Cape has invested more than R85 million in supporting financially needy students to obtain their basic qualifications

13-FEB-08·	Improving employability
	Posted by | students
	The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) recently hosted a workshop entitled: “What your recruiter didn’t tell you,” at the Hyatt Regency in Rosebank, Johannesburg. The workshop was presented by CEO of the Ridout Group, Rob Ridout, a headhunter with sixteen years experience, and author of “CV for Life: Finding work in South Africa”.

12-FEB-08·	All SA learners now on same curriculum
	Posted by | students
	This year marks the first year that all learners will be on the same national school curriculum

07-FEB-08·	To few students have the right attitude
	Posted by | students

07-FEB-08·	We do not need rocket Scientist
	Posted by | students
	went to school in the UK and was given stipend yet I was not a British citizen. Our country collects a lot of money from Citizens in the form of TAX but this money is not used for the benefit of the Citizens

07-FEB-08·	Giving them a minimum wage will just encourage them to do nothing !!!!
	Posted by | students
	Students can and must support them selves through their Varsity years This can be achieved by part time work over week end and holiday in their field of study, Waitering, or various other Job opportunities

07-FEB-08·	Presidential golf meet to raise R10m for students
	Posted by | students
	The Eighth Annual Presidential Address Golf Challenge is expected to raise R10 million, which will be donated to benefit the county’s students. The Trust funds the university education of students in the fields of Science, Technology and Economics.

31-JAN-08·	Call for minimum wage for students
	Posted by | students
	Study fees are always a burden for univeristy students but even TsiBA in Cape Town, which offers free higher education, sees students drop out as they are encouraged to get a job so they can support their families. TsiBA's Leigh Meinert is calling for a national minimum wage for students to assist them in completing their courses.

15-JAN-08·	Dept awards 25 bursaries for agri, land courses
	Posted by | students
	Twenty-five matriculants in Mpumalanga have been given bursaries to study towards various careers in the fields of agriculture and land administration.

14-JAN-08·	University of Pretoria turns 100
	Posted by | students
	This year will be an unforgettable year for the University of Pretoria staff and students as they celebrate the institution’s 100 year anniversary

09-JAN-08·	New Gauteng schools to address overcrowding
	Posted by | students
	In a bid to reduce overcrowding in Gauteng schools, the provincial Department of Education is expected to open 17 new schools when schools reopen countrywide

09-JAN-08·	College offers bursaries worth R5.5m in 2008
	Posted by | students
	Impoverished young people from Mpumalanga are being encouraged to apply for bursaries to study at the Gert Sibande Further Education and Training (FET) College this year.

09-JAN-08·	More learners to benefit from fee exemption
	Posted by | students
	More than five million South African pupils will be exempted from paying school fees this year.

06-DEC-07·	Gauteng prioritises work for the disabled
	Posted by | students
	The Gauteng Provincial Government has allocated two percent of the 20 000 jobs created by through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) to persons with disabilities this year

30-NOV-07·	Govt aims to boost tertiary enrolment by 2015
	Posted by | students
	Government is to increase the number of tertiary institutions to reach its target of 20 percent enrolment of young people aged between 18 and 25 in the higher education system by 2015

27-NOV-07·	Colleges central to delivery of priority skills
	Posted by | students
	Further Education and Training colleges are central to the delivery of priority skills needed in South Africa, according to the Minister of Education, Naledi Pandor.

26-NOV-07·	Plan to pump up graduate numbers
	Posted by | students
	The education department plans to increase the university student population to 820 000 by 2010, 82 000 more students than in 2005. It also plans to increase the number of graduates from 120 000 to 150 000 a year by 2010.

13-NOV-07·	New fund to help save for tertiary education
	Posted by | students
	The Department of Education has given lower income earners an opportunity to save for their children’s education at colleges and university.

12-NOV-07·	Task team to improve SA - Cuba trade
	Posted by | students
	South Africa and Cuba are to establish a task team to improve the trade relations between the two countries

09-NOV-07·	SA university in Top 200 for first time
	Posted by | students
	For the first time an African university has appeared in the THES-QS World University Rankings 2007 which rank all universities across the world. The report, published in the prestigious Times Higher Education Supplement, shows that the UK and US dominate the top 10 and includes

30-OCT-07·	EU urged not to poach health workers
	Posted by | students
	The European Union (EU) should adhere to the codes of conduct if they want to recruit health professionals from developing countries. This is a plea from Health Minister Dr Manto Tshabalala- Msimang during her address at the first meeting of Health Ministers from 79 African, Caribbean and Pacific region countries (ACP) held in Belgium.

30-OCT-07·	2010 fever pressurises film, broadcast and creative arts industry
	Posted by | students
	CityVarsity, South Africa’s leading creative arts and media school has warned the film and broadcast industry needs to shape up if it is to meet the demands of 2010. Under pressure to meet the growing demand for skilled and employable recruits ahead of the World Cup, CityVarsity says that the creative arts and media industry is a viable career path.

23-OCT-07·	Labour dept trains 20 000 ABET learners
	Posted by | students
	The Department of Labour has trained almost 20 000 unemployed Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) learners for the 2006/07 financial year. Addressing the Labour and Public Enterprises Committee on its 2006/07 annual report, Deputy Director-General Les Kettledas said, “the total funds available was R2.2 billion, and of this, R37.8 million was paid for the training of 20 000 unemployed ABET learners.”

22-OCT-07·	Who should run Setas ?
	Posted by | students
	Using the example of a swinging coo-coo clock it always swing near the middle. The Union: the unions when they used to run management they push the indicator way back to the far left, and management use the push it way back to the right. There are no half way about the business of things, they’d figured one of them should definitely get the benefit of it.

18-OCT-07·	R10 million for Dinaledi schools
	Posted by | students
	The Zenex Foundation has donated R10 million to schools under the Dinaledi Project, which aims to boost high level mathematics and science at high schools.

03-AUG-07·	Growth expected in FET sector
	Posted by | students
	As the impact of the recent teacher’s strike on matric results is still anxiously being debated and matric students frantically try to recoup lost weeks of study in the run-up to their final examinations

03-APR-07·	First ITIL distance learning program in South Africa launched
	Posted by | students
	Foster-Melliar in partnership with UK based training company ILX Group plc, has launched an ITIL distance learning program that is a first for Southern Africa. “As a direct result of our partnership with ILX Group plc, Foster-Melliar is now able to offer interactive multimedia computer-based training to our learners that effortlessly combines teaching and technology, creating a ‘blended learning’ environment that gives attendees the best of both worlds,” says GM Ian Butow.

21-FEB-07·	Test your metal with comprehensive ISO/IEC 20000 assessment
	Posted by | students
	Foster-Melliar is offering clients an assessment service to determine their readiness for ISO/IEC 20000 certification. This offering also includes the development of a roadmap to assist organisations with the initial planning for achieving certification. Certification gives objective proof of an organisation's commitment to and quality of IT Service Management.

21-FEB-07·	Wits students win an international award
	Posted by | students
	A team of three students from the University of the Witwatersrand has won an international award for their innovation in technology. The students from the University’s School of Electrical and Information Engineering received a silver medal at the SIMagine awards in Barcelona, for their adaptation of the local Morabaraba game to a mobile phone game called Mobiraba(tm).

14-FEB-07·	20 000 learners to benefit from FET College bursaries
	Posted by | students
	Education Minister Naledi Pandor has announced that 22 000 students have so far registered for the new National Certificate (Vocational) at public FET Colleges. This is against a target of 27 000 that the Department has for these new programmes.

29-JAN-07·	Education dept to change management at FET College
	Posted by | students
	The North West Education Department is to replace the management at Taletso College’s Mafikeng campus, as it failed to register last year’s students on time

23-JAN-07·	IT management student takes top honours
	Posted by | students
	One of Foster-Melliar’s latest graduates, Eugene Pfister, director in KPMG’s Information Risk Management Division in Johannesburg, achieved a double distinction for the Manager’s Certificate in IT Service Management, a Foster-Melliar course accredited by the Information Systems Examination Board (ISEB).

25-APR-06·	Fasset helps accounting students achieve success
	Posted by | students
	Support from the financial Seta, Fasset, has seen 51 accounting students who were left without a campus move on to success at the University of Johannesburg. CEO Cheryl James was immediately impressed with the learners' enthusiasm and passion for the future.

29-MAR-06·	Two student organisations merge
	Posted by | students
	The 30th Anniversary of the Soweto Uprisings serves as the backdrop for the merging of two national student organisations. The merger is the culmination of a focused consultative process led by students' representative councils at universities and former Technikons.

08-MAR-06·	Gautrain offers bursaries to 15 students
	Posted by | students
	The Gautrain project organisers have announced bursaries for 15 engineering students which will allow them to gain international experience with the companies involved in the Bombela Consortium.

29-SEP-05·	250 bursaries scarce skills in Western Cape
	Posted by | students
	The Western Cape government has thrown a lifeline to several matriculants whose dream of pursuing an engineering career is being held back by poverty by making bursaries available for certain scarce skills.

07-JUL-05·	Engineering students head for Malaysia
	Posted by | students
	Eighteen-year-old Harriet Madalana from Bushbuckridge is bursting with excitement as she and eight other students are off to Malaysia to study for the next five years.

08-FEB-05·	Mbeki golfs for postgraduate bursaries
	Posted by | students
	About R1 million is expected to be raised in this year's Presidential Golf Challenge to be held in Cape Town on Saturday, to benefit the country's students.

03-DEC-04·	Govt empowers young people with skills
	Posted by | students
	Fifty-seven young people who completed a government's youth skills development programme graduated at a ceremony held in Saldanha.

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