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

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

Higher education institutions must spearhead transformative constitutionalism

Higher education institutions must spearhead transformative constitutionalism

Promoting a culture of social responsibility prepares graduates to be advocates for justiceTransformative constitutionalism represents a profound shift in understanding constitutional law, particularly in contexts where historical injustices and systemic inequalities persist. This legal framework

Trump’s Aid Cuts Could Spark Education Reform

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

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 ecosystem

ADvTECH launches visionary integrated teacher & lecturer training centre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Navigating the road to Universal Health Coverage in South Africa

Navigating the road to Universal Health Coverage in South Africa

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

Shaping justice and revolutionising legal education for a transformative South Africa

Shaping justice and revolutionising legal education for a transformative South Africa

Legal education has traditionally been seen as the cornerstone of shaping society's future leaders, policymakers, and advocates of justice. As we stand on the brink of a new era in South Africa, the call for