Artificial intelligence, telehealth and electronic health records are changing how healthcare professionals gather information, make decisions and deliver care. For students preparing to enter the sector, technical knowledge will no longer be enough. They will also need to use digital tools responsibly, assess evidence, communicate with patients and make... Read more
How students can protect their mental health during final exams
Exam prepRosebank International October 17, 2026
Final examinations can make it feel as though everything depends on one set of results. Matric learners may be thinking about admission requirements, bursaries and career choices. Higher education students may be worried about passing modules, completing qualifications, retaining funding or meeting family expectations. Pertunia Nkomo-Mofokeng, Deputy Dean: Teaching... Read more
Eight study tips to help students prepare for exams
Academy of Science of South AfricaExam prepRosebank International October 17, 2026
Assignments, projects, tests and final examinations can leave higher education students managing several deadlines at once. A realistic plan and consistent preparation can make the workload feel more manageable and reduce the temptation to rely on last-minute cramming. Pertunia Nkomo-Mofokeng, Deputy Dean: Teaching and Learning at Rosebank International, says... Read more
Graduates need AI skills – and the judgement to use them
Academic Institute of ExcellenceCareersIssuesQualifications October 17, 2026
Graduates are entering a labour market in which artificial intelligence is changing how work is produced, priced and delivered. AI and big data are among the fastest-growing workplace skills, but employers continue to value human capabilities such as analytical thinking, creativity, resilience and collaboration. Leon Smalberger, Chief Executive Officer... Read more
Creative careers are big business
Academic Institute of ExcellenceCareers September 19, 2026
Generations of creatively-inclined young people have heard some version of the same advice – keep art and design as a hobby, and choose a more practical career instead. But new research into South Africa’s creative economy shows that some of the most exciting career opportunities currently available sit within... Read more
In an economy shaped by high unemployment, technological disruption and rapidly changing skills requirements, tertiary education must offer more than a certificate. It must equip people to adapt, solve problems, continue learning and turn opportunities into meaningful economic participation. This is the view of Duncan Park, Registrar at MANCOSA,... Read more
SA’s tertiary education capacity crisis gains momentum
Mancosa August 27, 2026
As South Africa’s matric learners prepare for the next chapter of their lives, many are already looking towards taking further steps in their academic journey. Yet for thousands of qualifying high school graduates, a significant challenge may be securing a place at a tertiary institution. With traditionally popular tertiary... Read more
91% of SA executives: “AI has improved work, but can’t say why”
Regent Business School August 27, 2026
Dr Shaheen Khan, Senior Academic & Programme Co-ordinator at Regent Business School Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer an emerging technology confined to research laboratories or technology companies. It has become an integral part of managerial decision-making across organisations worldwide, including South Africa. According to PwC’s Africa Workforce Hopes... Read more
SA can close its critical artisan gap by fixing the path from training to qualification
Academic Institute of Excellence August 27, 2026
By Andries van Dyk, Head of the School of Artisans at the Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE) South Africa faces a severe shortage of qualified artisans such as electricians, welders, millwrights, and boilermakers to support infrastructure, the energy transition, mining modernisation, and manufacturing recovery, producing more than 10,000 fewer... Read more
In a fast-changing educational landscape, tutoring is shifting from a specialised intervention for struggling learners to a more mainstream personalised learning strategy. While it remains highly relevant for learners who have lost their confidence in a specific subject, fallen behind in class or who have acquired learning deficits, the... Read more
