The University of Mpumalanga students has had 6 700 students since it had opened its doors six years ago. This year, the university has received more than 9 500 first-time applications for its undergraduate courses. The university management says the high number of applications is an indication that they are slowly becoming a university of […]
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UCT Students Introduce A New Form Of Online Protest
As the world shifts to a greater reliance on digital devices, performing work and school tasks are not the only things that can be done online. The recent University of Cape Town (UCT) protests have revealed that protest action can be performed online too. As peaceful protests have reignited on UCT campuses in response to […]
Education Department Ready To Tackle Teenage Pregnancy
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) will launch a policy relating to the prevention and management of learner pregnancy in school. Between April 2020 and March 2021, 23 226 teenage pregnancies were reported in Gauteng with 934 babies birthed by girls between the ages of 10 and 14-years-old. Nearly 10 000 babies were delivered […]
Unisa Gives Final Payment Date For Minimum Fees
The University of South Africa (Unisa) has provided its students with the final payment dates for them to pay the minimum fees required for the 2022 academic year’s first semester. The announcement from Unisa is for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Students will have until the end of 17 February 2022 to pay the minimum […]
South Africa Set To Build New Universities
South Africa Government is ready to add two universities to its list of 26 public universities, according to the Department of Higher Education. However, the two higher learning institutions are meant to address the country’s ongoing skills shortage problem. The Department of Higher Education has announced that it is currently working on building two new […]
Parents Of Unplaced Learners Storm Education Offices
It has been a month since inland schools reopened, but not all learners have been placed. Some parents of unplaced learners have decided to take action, as their children are still at home. Frustrated Gauteng parents stormed to the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) Pretoria offices as their children remain unplaced. This comes after parents […]
Academic Bridging Year Offers Alternative Route to University
For those matrics who don’t immediately after school gain access to their desired university course, or whose results don’t meet the necessary admission requirements for, for example, degree or diploma programmes, an academically constructive bridging year can provide an alternative route of entry into a university. For those who don’t meet university admission requirements or […]
Here’s Where To Find PGCE Online Courses
There has been a demand for teachers in South Africa and all around the world. Because of this, many Universities in South Africa are offering PGCE qualifications to help meet the demand for teachers in South Africa. The PGCE qualification provides professional preparation for teaching Senior Phase (SP) grades 7-9 and Further Education and Training […]
Matric Rewrite Registrations Closes Today
If you need to rewrite your matric, there’s an opportunity for you to write in the May/June 2022 examinations. However, there are different dates for face-to-face and online applications. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has made an announcement that registrations for matric rewrites close today, 11 February 2022 at education district offices. On the other hand, online […]
Convicted NSFAS Student Faces Tough Times Ahead
Walter Sisulu student, Sibongile Mani, was recently found guilty of theft after R14 million was accidentally deposited into her account by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. A legal analyst has unpacked the case and given insight into what direction her next court appearance may take. In 2017 Walter Sisulu University student, Sibongile Mani was meant […]