Zodidi Dano

Former Education Editor, IOL News

SA public universities say the millions owed by students will impact on long-term financial stability and operations

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South African public universities have agreed to allow students with historical debt to register for the 2022 academic year, but claim that this financial strain ...

WATCH: KZN authorities alarmed as viral TikTok #SchoolsChallenge spreads bad discipline, dangerous behaviour

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KZN schools warned to stop taking part in TikTok #SchoolsChallenge.

DTIC opens up applications for Technology and Human Resources programme

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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s announced that applications are open for the 2022 Technology and Human Resource for Industry Programme.

UKZN reopens Howard College campus after disruptions, DUT resumes online classes

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The University of KwaZulu-Natal has reopened the Howard College campus on Monday following Friday’s disruptions and the Durban University of Technology has resumed ...

SAUS accuses Nzimande of turning a blind eye on students’ issues

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The South African Union of Students (SAUS) have lambasted Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande accusing him of ...

Education activist wants support for undocumented learners affected by Operation Dudula

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Education activist Hendrick Makaneta is calling on the department of basic education to give counselling to undocumented foreign national learners in light of Operation ...

8 tips schools should consider to protect learners and staff from targeted crimes

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There has been a spate of targeted criminal activities taking place at schools. Here are 8 lines of defence schools should put in place.

Career fields you can pursue with a higher certificate

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If you didn’t make it into university, there are still plenty of options out there for you. Look what a higher certificate can get you into.

Unemployed teachers say there is no shortage of teachers; jobs are not advertised

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Frustrated unemployed teachers allege that teaching posts are not being advertised properly and there is no shortage of teachers in SA.

WC Department of Social Development warns of delays in ECD stimulus funding payments

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THE PROVINCE’S MEC for Social Development Sharna Fernandez said she regrets informing the public of the delays.

Allan Gray Foundation offers fellowship opportunity to potential entrepreneurs in Grade 12

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The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation’s University Fellowship opportunity is open to Grade 12 applicants.

Matrics, here’s another option - teach overseas

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With universities limited in the number of students that are accepted for undergraduates, another option for the Class of 2021 could be teaching abroad.

The Shoprite Group opens applications for its bursary programme

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The Shoprite Group is offering offering bursaries for IT, accounting and food sciences students. Applications open on February 1.

3RC launches world-first 3D immersive career expo, Swiwel

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Swivel is a groundbreaking 3D virtual platform which will host more than 50 000 visitors.

NSFAS ready to fund all qualifying students - Nzimande

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According to Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is ready to fund all qualifying ...

NSFAS ready to fund all qualifying students - Nzimande

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According to Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is ready to fund all qualifying ...

DUT upholds mandatory vaccination policy by not allocating residence to unvaccinated students

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Despite mounting reluctance from students and student organisations, universities across the country are steadfast in implementing the Covid-19 mandatory vaccination ...

Full-time attendance of learners in schools welcomed, but overcrowded classes raise concerns

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The Cabinet’s decision to allow for the full return of all learners at school on a daily attendance has been lauded by many, however, education activists are calling ...

City launches Young Reporter for Environment programme to encourage conservation

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The City’s programme is aimed at developing Cape Town youth to become reporters for the environment.

Maritzburg College suspends prefects for urinating in pit where grade 8 learners had to crawl

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Maritzburg College has suspended prefects for urinating in long-jump pit hours before grade 8s were expected to crawl through it.

Maritzburg College suspends prefects for urinating in pit where grade 8 learners had to crawl

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Maritzburg College has suspended prefects for urinating in long-jump pit hours before grade 8s were expected to crawl through it.

Department of Employment and Labour encourages job seekers to visit website for vacancies

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The Department of Employment and Labour lists available jobs with deadline of February 7.

NSFAS opens appeals process for rejected funding applicants: this is how to do it

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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme appeals process has opened and will be closing on February 23.

Motshekga hails Class of 2021's 76. 4% pass rate

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The Northern Cape, with a 71. 4% pass rate, achieved the highest improvement (5. 4%) from 2020.

Motshekga hails Class of 2021's 76. 4% pass rate despite challenges

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Minister says 77 250 more girls wrote the NSC exams compared to boys but both genders showed a 76. 4% pass