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MasterCard Foundation commits to university partnership
The MasterCard Foundation is committing $86.6 million to work in collaboration with four new African university partners... read more>>



Distance Learning
How social media is changing the face of distance learning

Issued by Oxbridge Academy

With social media rapidly transforming every facet of our modern lives, the 'distance' in distance learning has become less and less - all to the advantage of the student... read more>>
Higher Education
Gender stereotyping starts in the toy aisles
Could the reason why worryingly few women graduate in the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths be found in the toy aisles? read more>>
Unisa adamant: NO degree to SABC's Tshabalala
UNISA released a statement on Friday, 5 December 2014, confirming SABC chair Ellen Tshabalala did not earn a degree from the institution... read more>>
Varsity may rethink
North-West University is expected to pursue a "radical normalisation" of racial demographics in student residences at its Potchefstroom campus, in addition to reviewing its model of campus autonomy... read more>>
English for Professional Development Certificate Ceremony 2014

Gwendolynn De Jager, Issued by Wits Language School

On Friday, 31 October, the English for Professional Development (EPD) unit hosted its annual certificate ceremony... read more>>
Open Window highlights 2014

Issued by Open Window Institute

As the year rushes to a rapid close, Open Window looks back at the highlights of 2014... read more>>
Primary & Secondary Education
giveITback donates solar PC lab to KZN school
Africa's first commercially available solar powered container (PC) lab built within a shipping container, will improve access to information and communication technologies (ICT) in non-affluent, rural and remote communities... read more>>
SAMF releases research on feasibility of National Examination for Grade 9 maths
The South African Mathematics Foundation has released a report on some issues surrounding learner performance in the Grade 9 Annual National Assessment for mathematics in South Africa... read more>>
Air Traffic and Navigation Services donates libraries to rural schools
Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) recently donated a library to Ineeleng Primary School in the Northern Cape, including a trained librarian and approximately 1,000 books... read more>>
SABC Education provides 2014 matric results via SMS and USSD
The Department of Basic Education has partnered with SABC Education to provide a mobile service whereby matriculants can receive their exam results via their mobile phones... read more>>
Skills Training
Things to keep in mind when choosing a training provider

Ansie Snyders

Many companies see training as a luxury, meaning that it is often one of the first areas organisations cut back on when their budgets come under pressure. However, there are certain skills and competencies where formal training programmes and courses can deliver an excellent return on investment for the business... read more>>
EduPlant nurtures a new generation of eco-savvy entrepreneurs
Winners of this year's EduPlant tree planting and entrepreneurial competition were announced recently at an awards ceremony for schools that have had the most success in the programme... read more>>
Government
Tshabalala: Committee is being 'unfair'
NEWSWATCH: SABC chair Ellen Tshabalala says she's not been treated fairly, reports Times Live. She could approach the court regarding the call to have her suspended, and the DA has laid a charge of perjury against her, reports BD Live... read more>>
More Government news
Jobs offered
Digital and Events Coordinator - Marketing Intern - Cape Town
USB-ED requires marketing intern to join their dynamic marketing team. Duties include providing digital support for online marketing and social media and coordinating activities for events, conferences and exhibitions. Read more >>

Senior Administrator - Cape Town
University of Cape Town currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced senior administrator (Ref. SR181/14). Applications close: 19 December 2014. Read more >>



New events to diarise
Community relations and development communication
Provox Centre for Public Relations and Communicati - 9 Feb 2015 to 23 Oct 2015 Randburg,To be advised

Social media and social networking for PR
Provox Centre for Public Relations and Communicati - 19 Feb 2015 to 30 Oct 2015 Randburg,Pretoria

Public relations practice
Provox Centre for Public Relations and Communicati - 23 Feb 2015 to 20 Nov 2015 Randburg

Working World Exhibition
Inkanyezi Event Organisers - 4 Mar 2015 to 6 Mar 2015 Port Elizabeth

Basic principles of public relations
Provox Centre for Public Relations and Communicati - 23 Mar 2015 to 4 Dec 2015 Randburg

Public relations writing
Provox Centre for Public Relations and Communicati - 18 May 2015 to 4 Dec 2015 Randburg

Upcoming events
Microsoft Excel Power Pivot
ICP Training - 9 Dec 2014 Johannesburg, Sandton

Microsoft Excel Power View
ICP Training - 10 Dec 2014 Sandton

Wellness workshop: being important
Riley-Blue Philosophy - 10 Dec 2014 Johannesburg

How to market your consulting practice
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 10 Dec 2014 Johannesburg

Lifestyle Entrepreneur Summit
Rock Your Life - 11 Dec 2014 Cape Town

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