Graduation speakers call for activism
ArchivesLatest newsMust-ReadUniversity of Cape Town April 9, 2018
If there were a theme for day three of UCT’s seven-day graduation season, it would be the call for graduands to become active citizens and surpass the achievements of their parents. During the morning ceremony, Professor Mark New, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Climate Change and director of the African Climate... Read more
Stellenbosch University applications open for 2019!
ArchivesLatest newsMust-ReadStellenbosch University April 6, 2018
Secure your spot for your 2019 varsity studies by being first in line to apply at Stellenbosch University! Stellenbosch University has opened its doors for all potential students wishing to be Maties from 2019. On their website, they have provided you with all the information you need to apply... Read more
Six exceptional individuals to be conferred with Honorary Doctorates by Rhodes University
AchieversMust-ReadRhodes University March 28, 2018
Justice Dikgang Moseneke, acclaimed authors, Dr Sindiwe Magona and Prof Peter Mtuze among six exceptional individuals to be conferred with Honorary Doctorates by Rhodes University. At its 114th graduation scheduled for April 5 – 7, Rhodes University will bestow six eminent South Africans with the highest honour in recognition for... Read more
President welcomes YES initiative
Latest newsMust-Read March 19, 2018
Amid preparations by government to upskill the youth through the launch of the Youth Employment Service (YES), President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the commitment to public-private partnerships. “Government is prepared to work with the private sector as partners in creating value and solving key problems facing the country. YES... Read more
Say YES to 1 million jobs for youth
Latest newsMust-Read March 16, 2018
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to launch an initiative to help young people find jobs and empower them to run their own businesses. “The initiative, in collaboration with the private sector, aims to empower one million young people over the next five years to become economically active, either as... Read more
Sign Language recognised as a home language
Latest newsMust-Read March 14, 2018
South African Sign Language (SASL) has officially been recognised as a home language in the curriculum as one of the examinable subjects for the National Senior Certificate. “It is a monumental step forward that SASL has now, for the very first time in South Africa, been officially recognised as... Read more
The Rhodes Community Engagement Division has launched a podcast series aimed at bringing to life the many ways in which the university interacts with communities around it. Called Engagement in Action, the series kicks off with the Environmental Learning Research Centre’s Amanzi for Food project. Forthcoming episodes will feature,... Read more
Zanokhanyo Network and Common Good making a positive difference in Employment, Education and Early Childhood Development. As Key Recruitment we are passionate about people and employment. It is such a wonderful experience to see people find meaningful work opportunities and for our employers to have engaged and valuable employees.... Read more
How Africa is growing its share of global research
Must-ReadResearchUniversity of South Africa March 8, 2018
Africa’s share of the world’s published research has risen markedly since the turn of the century and South African researchers in particular have enjoyed strong growth. Even so, the entire continent’s annual contribution to global published research is about the same as the Netherlands’, and South Africa’s entire annual... Read more
Education students teach Woordfees visitors Xhosa
Latest newsMust-ReadStellenbosch University March 8, 2018
Molo, unjani? Hallo, how are you? Ngubani igama lakho? What is your name? Yimalini? How much does it cost? Iphi indlu yangasese? Where is the bathroom? These are only a few of the Xhosa phrases that visitors to the Woordfees can learn as part of the #Amagama project. This project is being presented by students of the Faculty of... Read more
