Education

The role and responsibilities for education in South Africa is shared by the Department of Education and the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The Department of Education specifically deals with all schools and grades ranging from Grade R to Grade 12, and adult literacy programmes.

Doing a Short Course is a strategic move that you can undertake to improve your knowledge, skills, and marketability within a specific field. 

A student loan is borrowed money that is repaid over the time once a student has completed their studies and starts a job. In addition to repaying the amount loaned, most loans also require an additional fee called interest. A student loan is used to pay for college or university costs.

Unisa has extended the submission date of assignments. The university confirmed this, following the extension of the academic year. 

The Department of Basic Education has extended contracts for teaching assistants. This extension applies to teaching assistants based in the Free State. 

Matric results are out and you might be wanting to get your exam scripts re-marked or rechecked. You can do that by registering!

South Africa’s emerging cannabis industry holds significant promise for much-needed economic development.  Key to unlocking the job creation potential is quality education and training that can turn out a knowledgeable and effective workforce.  As cannabis legislation changes across the world, South Africa will face fierce competition from other countries, and it is our people that will give us the edge.  

There have been many developments in the higher education sector in past decades, notably a rise in the number of institutions from which prospective students can choose when considering their further education. 

Minecraft: Education Edition is used in schools in more than 115 countries to facilitate STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning and to aid in the development of skills for the fourth industrial revolution. Impressively, across the globe, 126 million people are playing Minecraft each month. The Curro Clash Minecraft Esport League kicked off on 22 June, and has seen a major response from learners across different Curro schools in SA. Curro learners are able to play Minecraft: Education Edition for free as part of their school technology provision. 

Distance learning offers multiple benefits to those who are able to overcome the challenges that come with it.

Do you understand what the different Matric pass codes mean? We have the details.

The pass rate for the Matric class of 2019 was an impressive 81.3%.

Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi is worred about the drop in interest in studying accounting at Gauteng schools.

The career path you decide to pursue will largely determine where you should study. There are many excellent options available either at TVET College or University.

Many people are still unaware of the study opportunities government has provided through public Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges.

TVET is an abbreviation for Technical and Vocational Education and Training and they provide practical education in skills and trades that are in demand in business and industry.

Are you passionate about the planet? Environmental science looks at ways to manage and care for the natural surroundings.

Terminology related to education in South Africa can often be very confusing, particularly when learners and prospective students need to consider the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and talk of accreditation and registration.