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SABC Education African EduWeek gets diamond sponsor
The SABC Education African EduWeek has a diamond sponsor - Intel - for the second year in succession. The show, scheduled for 1 and 2 July 2015 at the Gallagher Convention Centre... read more>>

ICT will come to the rescue of education - but it's not a quick fix, says ex-Rand Merchant Bank COO

The DBE cannot roll out effective ICT interventions in schools overnight, or on its own, but there is a plan...

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SA schools get International Space Station inspiration with OSAAT

Want to inspire SA scholars? Think you can go one better than a live Russian cosmonaut broadcast while directly over Africa? Read on...

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Mobility will sweep away the digital divide, says Wits professor

Professor Barry Dwolatzky, Director of the Wits University's Joburg Centre for Software Engineering (JCSE), has said that the last 10 years has seen mobility effectively sweep away the digital divide, ensuring that previously unreachable rural areas now have digital access and connectivity...

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Distance Learning
Lodestone upbeat on distribution growth

Alistair Anderson

Recently listed Lodestone Reit (LDO) managed to grow its diversified portfolio to 22 properties valued at R1.013bn by the end of March‚ the company showed in its financial results for the nine months to March‚ released on Wednesday... read more>>
E-learning
US$100 million for startup to 'reimagine education'
WASHINGTON: Tech industry leaders including Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg have raised $100 million for an education initiative aimed at "reimagining" schools from the elementary school level... read more>>
Higher Education
SAB and the University of the Free State develop ground-breaking irrigation method
South African Breweries, in partnership with the University of the Free State, has developed a world-first scientific alternative method of barley irrigation used to lower the crop's total water footprint and increase its sustainability. read more>>
Graduates urged to own the future
PRETORIA: Director General in the Presidency and Secretary of Cabinet, Dr Cassius Lubisi, has encouraged graduates from the North-West University to contribute positively to the development of the country... read more>>
Hitler fan gets boot
"I will sue them. I'll take this to the highest court of the land," said Wits SRC president Mcebo Dlamini soon after he was relieved of his position on Monday... read more>>
Not letting limitations limit learning

Issued by False Bay College

Born with Vitreo Retinal Dysplasia, a condition causing blindness, Nicholas Stevens is a third-year False Bay TVET College student completing his National Certificate (Vocational) in Office Administration... read more>>
False Bay TVET College partners with Tommaso Silla Autobody Works

Tina Little with Karin Hendricks, Issued by False Bay College

On 10 April, False Bay TVET College (FBC) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Tommaso Silla Autobody Works Pty Limited, an Italian-based company specialising in the automotive sector since 1947... read more>>
TSiBA Cape Town Campus Open Day

Issued by TSiBA Education

Dreaming about an opportunity to study business? Come see how TSiBA can make your dream a reality!... read more>>
Research shows long-term cooperation drives success in the land redistribution process

Issued by Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL)

Professor Nhlanhla Mbatha has released interesting information about how the land redistribution process can be adapted in order to make farms productive after the transfer process... read more>>
Primary & Secondary Education
Call to enter supersized Animation Generation competition
Cartoon Network, channel 301 on DStv, has launched its Animation Generation competition in partnership with 3,025 schools nationwide. The drawing competition promotes the art of illustration and encourages imaginative creativity... read more>>
Skills Training
Why implement WorldShare Management System in your library?

Issued by Sabinet

The University of KwaZulu-Natal recently implemented OCLC's WorldShare Management Services (WMS) as its library management system... read more>>
Government news
R32m for free internet at public libraries
PRETORIA: An amount of R32m has been allocated towards Mzansi Libraries On-Line, which provides free internet connectivity for all South Africans through public libraries... read more>>
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The Real Forex Seminar
Lambanoinvest - 9 May 2015, Sandton, Johannesburg

Introduction to lean management
Lean Institute Africa - 11 May 2015 to 12 May 2015, Johannesburg | 25 May 2015 to 26 May 2015, Cape Town | 3 Aug 2015 to 4 Aug 2015, Durban | 14 Sep 2015 to 15 Sep 2015, Johannesburg | 7 Oct 2015 to 8 Oct 2015, Cape Town

Parent training 4: Why so many children need OT
Sensory Intelligence - 15 May 2015, Fourways

Word Level 1
Front Foot Strategic Consulting - 15 May 2015, Randburg

Advanced Executive PA/EA Summit 2015
Dynamic Eagle Training & Networking - 20 May 2015 to 22 May 2015, Sun City

Negotiation and conflict management workshop
Derek Pead & Associates - 29 May 2015 to 30 May 2015, Hout Bay, Cape Town

Rethink the way we learn
Sensory Intelligence - 30 May 2015, Alberton

Parent training 4: Why so many children need OT
Sensory Intelligence - 30 May 2015, Alberton

(NCR) Debt counselling training
Continuing Education at the University of Pretoria - 1 Jun 2015 to 12 Jun 2015, Pretoria

Word Level 2
Front Foot Strategic Consulting - 1 Jun 2015, Randburg, Johannesburg | 5 Jun 2015, Boksburg | 8 Jul 2015, Boksburg

Upcoming events
SABC Education Career Indaba - 18 May 2015 to 19 May 2015, Johannesburg
South Africa's number one destination for students, learners, job seekers and young professionals. Read more >>


Making Head or Tail of Pivot Tables
Front Foot Strategic Consulting - 13 May 2015, Boksburg | 20 May 2015, Johannesburg | 10 Jun 2015, Johannesburg | 17 Jul 2015, Boksburg

Coaching for performance - level 2
Maurice Kerrigan - 13 May 2015 to 15 May 2015, Northriding, Johannesburg

Social media workshop
Quo Vadis Communications - 13 May 2015, Johannesburg

Mechanical, Elec. and Instrumentation Engineering
IDC Technologies - 13 May 2015 to 14 May 2015, Midrand, Johannesburg

Six steps to a profitable and winning business
Stergianos & Associates - 13 May 2015, Bellville, Cape Town

Project Monitoring and Evaluation Skills
Front Foot - 14 May 2015 to 15 May 2015, Johannesburg | 11 Aug 2015 to 12 Aug 2015, Johannesburg | 5 Nov 2015 to 6 Nov 2015, Johannesburg

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