Pretoria - Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande has called on formations that represent students at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to engage with the department to resolve legitimate issues.
Pretoria - The inaugural United Nations World Data Forum was concluded on Wednesday with the launch of a global plan for better data to improve people’s lives, and new ideas and solutions to boost the collaboration, resources and policies needed to put it into action.
Pretoria – The Department of Basic Education says it is perturbed by the interim interdict handed down by the Thohoyandou High Court in Limpopo and it is unable to appeal until the interdict becomes a final order.
Vuwani - The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Foundation has awarded bursaries to the value of R300 000 to two Limpopo learners who obtained seven distinctions in the 2016 National Senior Certificate examination.
By Khathu Ramukumba, CEO of the National Youth Development Agency
Pretoria – A total of 5 504 022 people travelled across South Africa’s borders between 9 December 2016 and 14 January 2017, says Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba.
Pretoria - Correctional Services National Commissioner Zach Modise has urged various departments in the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster to play their role in reducing overcrowding in the country’s correctional facilities.
Pretoria – Registration at various universities is going smoothly as the institutions welcome new and returning students for the 2017 academic year.
Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address a session entitled Coalition for African Research and Innovation today, on the second day of the annual World Economic Forum (WEF).
Pretoria - The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) will implement a programme which will ensure that learner drivers are given the opportunity to develop and enhance their skills to become good and safe drivers.
Pretoria - The National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) has entered into a collaboration with teacher unions to find practical solutions to improve the quality of learning in schools.
Pretoria - Seven police detectives stationed at Rabie Ridge and Benoni police stations have been arrested for fraud estimated at R50 000.
Pretoria - Investing in education and the right skills is vital for the country’s economic growth, development and competitiveness.
The new year was eagerly awaited by many South Africans. 2016 had been a challenging year during which our people and institutions were severely tested. We can be proud of the fact that both our institutions and people have emerged stronger and more resilient than before. Once again, South African citizens have demonstrated that we are able to stand against challenges and equally, to stand together to create the conditions for change.
Cape Town – While Ned Doman High School in Athlone in the Western Cape is situated in an area where socio-economic challenges such as gang violence and poverty haunt locals, the school has a great achievement to smile about.
