Over 90% of SA's children attend school: Stats SA
An approximate 11.1 million children aged between 7- 17 years were attending school in 2015, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Thursday.
SA meets 50% of food production target, despite drought
South Africa has been able to meet 50% of its target for food production in the fourth quarter of 2016, despite the drought.
Education crucial to transformation
Education is the single most important element that can take South Africa forward, says Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe.
- department of planning monitoring and evaluation
- minister in the presidency
- jeff radebe
- national student financial aid scheme (nsfas)
- sol plaatjie university
- economy
- south africa
- technical and vocational education and training (tvet)
- solomon thekisho plaatje
- south african native national congress (sannc)
Stationery drive for learners delivers great results
Learners, parents and teachers of Trinityhouse Little Falls High School on the West Rand have been hard at work collecting stationery, the fruits of their labours giving rise to almost 400 colourful stationery packs.
A number of initiatives to improve the country’s skills development
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says government has embarked on a number of initiatives to improve the country’s skills base - key among them to get young people involved in the fields of science, technology and innovation.
New programme to make learning fun
Evidence shows that a play-based approach to learning allows children to better understand mathematical and language concepts and to become creative, solution-oriented learners who are prepared for the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century.
- department of basic education
- angie motshekga
- unicef
- lego foundation
- cotlands learning around you
- south african council of educators (sace)
- council for education ministers (cem)
- dr mamiki maboya
- department of basic education teacher development centres
- continuing professional teacher development (cptd)
Imbizo on education moves to Mathibestad
A planned imbizo on education in Mathibestad, near Hammanskraal, this weekend, is a clear indication that government views quality education as the cornerstone of the country’s growth and prosperity, says Communications Minister Faith Muthambi.
Cyclone Enawo to hit Madagascar
Botswana’s meteorological services department says tropical Cyclone Enawo is expected to hit Madagascar and deny Botswana some rains.
Over R4bln for varsity fee increase
Government has contributed over R4 billion towards covering university fee increases, says Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande.
Eastern Cape tackles teacher shortages
Eastern Cape Education MEC Mandla Makupula says the department is working tirelessly to address teacher shortages in the province.