By Thapelo Molefe South Africa has launched a major skills development programme to prepare students, workers and communities for opportunities in the fast-growing green economy, with strong backing from international partners. Speaking on behalf of Deputy President Paul Mashatile at the launch of the JET (Just Energy Transition) Skills Desk and the National Jet Skills […]| Inside Education.
By Johnathan Paoli Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has called for “bold ambition” in South Africa’s schools, urging districts, teachers and communities to strengthen the foundations of learning while tackling persistent challenges of infrastructure, safety and literacy. Speaking during the 11th edition of the National Education Excellence Awards on Friday, Gwarube placed the spotlight on […]| Inside Education.
By Akani Nkuna In an effort to promote digitalisation, combat unemployment and develop rural communities, Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has launched the Phuthaditjhaba Smart Skills Centre in the Free State in a joint venture with the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA). “The Smart Skills Centre is not a charity; it […]| Inside Education.
By Thebe Mabanga The National Student Financial Aid Scheme faces a R10,6 billion funding deficit and trust deficit from key stakeholders, while attempting to extricate itself from costly agreements for its head office and review deals with landlords and payment service providers. At a news briefing led by the board chair Karen Stander and acting […]| Inside Education.
By Johnathan Paoli South Africa’s education landscape entered a new chapter as Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube officially announced the appointment of the 15 members of the National Education and Training Council (NETC), a long-dormant statutory body now revitalised to advise on critical reforms in the schooling system. Speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria, […]| Inside Education.
By Thapelo Molefe Claims of mismanagement in KwaZulu-Natal’s scholar transport programme have been rejected by the provincial transport department, with it hitting out at the provincial Treasury for one-sided communication. It said in a statement on Wednesday that it had been inundated with media queries following a release from the Treasury and the circulation of […]| Inside Education.
By Johnathan Paoli African nations must place Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) at the centre of development to unlocking the continent ...| insideeducation.co.za
By Johnathan Paoli Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Basic Education chairperson Joy Maimela has voiced serious concerns that recently gazetted draft regu ...| insideeducation.co.za
By Thapelo Molefe Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has gazetted the first two sets of draft regulations under the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bel ...| insideeducation.co.za
By Thapelo Molefe A young graduate from Tshwane North TVET College has turned a personal business challenge into a technical breakthrough by developing a ba ...| insideeducation.co.za
By Johnathan Paoli Despite the many challenges around implementing Information and Communication Technology to counter obstacles for persons with disabiliti ...| insideeducation.co.za
By Johnathan Paoli Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has welcomed national and provincial efforts of facilitating a new phase in the country’s drive t ...| insideeducation.co.za