Tertiary education
In an era of crippling youth unemployment, are degrees still relevant?
Clement Manyathela speaks to the leaders of Sasco, SAUS and EFF Student Command about the importance of student leadership in shaping SA.
The NBTs are designed specifically to complement the National Senior Certificate as they provide an independent and objective assessment against which the performance of students on the National Senior Certificate can be compared and calibrated.
One institution, the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, has already received 44,000 applications from prospective students, however, it only has space for about 1,000 people.
While graduates find work, the employment outcomes varied between graduates, strongly shaped by personal biographies and choice of institution.
Gauteng Premier David Makhura delivered the keynote address at an awards ceremony hosted by the Gauteng City Region Academy. The event was to award bursaries to students to attend institutions of higher learning. Makhura was speaking on 6 April 2021.
Gauteng Premier David Makhura delivered the keynote address at an awards ceremony on 6 April 2021 and hosted by the Gauteng City Region Academy. The event was to award bursaries to students to allow them attend institutions of higher learning.
Education has become simply an economic investment used to draw economic returns and not a process of developing a human being for wider social development, writes Yonela Diko.
Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Blade Nzimande addressed the media on 8 March 2021, in Pretoria, elaborating on why NSFAS may not be able to fund all new students applying to universities for the 2021 academic year. #HigherEducation #BladeNzimande #FeesMustFall
Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande held a briefing on plans for the reopening of universities and other tertiary institutions. #Covid19news #HigherEducation #BladeNzimande
The Higher Education Department said further delays to the academic calendar due to the COVID-19 pandemic could also impact the completion of the 2021 academic year.
The minister said the higher education sector had made strides by building nine new TVET colleges, which were expected to be completed this year.
From doctors, lawyers and accountants being the cream of the crop, to software developers and coders being celebrated, is it finally time for the BA brigade to get its moment in the sun, asks Haji Mohamed Dawjee.
Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela says he’s happy with the number of applications that have been received.
NSFAS says it’s held discussions with universities and TVET colleges to ensure student registrations proceed smoothly.
Professor Ahmed Bawa, the CEO of Universities South Africa, analyses changes to funding support for higher education.
The University of Pretoria’s student representative council says it is disappointed at the reported findings but it is not surprised.
NSFAS has also communicated with over 9,000 applicants who were unsuccessful as they did not meet the funding criteria.
Financial planner Sylvia Walker suggests taking a long-term approach and suggests some investments to consider.
The minister has briefed the media on the state of readiness and opportunities in the post-school education and training sector.