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Celebrating 30 Years of Transforming Futures: NTT DATA’s Saturday School Program

As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of NTT DATA’s Saturday School program, we reflect on the profound impact this initiative has had on thousands of young learners across South Africa. What began as a small grassroots project in 1995 with just 15...

Higher education institutions must spearhead transformative constitutionalism

Promoting a culture of social responsibility prepares graduates to be advocates for justice Transformative constitutionalism represents a profound shift in understanding constitutional law, particularly in contexts where historical injustices and...

Trump’s Aid Cuts Could Spark Education Reform

The U.S. has consistently spent about $0.5 billion annually on education in Africa. However, President Donald Trump’s executive order to freeze funding to South Africa poses challenges for the sector. Education Analyst and CEO of IDEA, Dr Corrin...

South Africa Is Undermining Its Own Growth If It Doesn’t Consider the Meaningful Impact of Private Institutions in Solving Capacity Constraints in Higher Education

The oversubscribed demand for public universities reflects a far more profound systemic issue. Bridging this gap requires viewing private higher education institutions not just as alternatives but necessary partners in building a stronger educational...

ADvTECH launches visionary integrated teacher & lecturer training centre

Africa’s leading private education group, JSE-listed ADvTECH, has launched South Africa’s first dedicated Centre of Teaching and Learning Excellence, focused on driving excellence across all educational phases in the country. The centre will be the...

Microsoft commits to skilling one million people for digital skills through Artificial Intelligence skilling initiative in South Africa

With its youthful population, rich diversity, and rapidly growing tech ecosystems, South Africa and Africa are uniquely positioned to innovate and lead in AI-driven solutions with the right skills and access to digital technologies like Artificial...

South Africa’s Education System: A Call for Equity and Transformation

By Professor Heloise Sathorar, Executive Dean, Faculty of Education, Nelson Mandela University The release of the results of the Class of 2024 provides us with an opportune moment to celebrate the achievements of our learners while also reflecting on...

Ways to teach your children to be money savvy at each milestone

As schools reopen in South Africa, learners tend to miss one critical aspect of their education which is the basics of financial literacy. This goes beyond knowing how to open a bank account; financial literacy involves understanding budgeting, debt...

Navigating the road to Universal Health Coverage in South Africa

By Dr. Reno Morar, Director: Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nelson Mandela University As Director of the newly established Medical School in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Nelson Mandela University, I am honoured to lead South...
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