Low bandwidth, high impact: How Edtech innovation can tackle inequality
The Independent Institute of Education April 14, 2026
South Africa currently operates in a volatile and disruptive environment where the promise of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) frequently clashes with the harsh realities of the digital divide. While global conversations are dominated by high-tech features like immersive learning and automated grading, many South African students continue to... Read more
Private universities can now be called universities
Higher education sectorThe Independent Institute of Education October 20, 2025
In a landmark development for South Africa’s tertiary education landscape, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has officially gazetted the Policy for the Recognition of South African Higher Education Institutional Types (Government Gazette No. 53515, 17 October 2025). This pivotal policy reform allows private higher education institutions... Read more
Investing in executive education during economic uncertainty
The Independent Institute of Education October 5, 2025
by Vikesh Rampadarath (Associate Director at Regent Business School) Regent Business School’s Associate Director, Vikesh Rampadarath, discusses the conundrum facing South African business leaders: whether to tighten the reins on training and development spending or to invest in executive education as a strategic response to economic uncertainty. With the... Read more
Empowering graduates requires curricula reform
The Independent Institute of Education October 5, 2025
The traditional dichotomy between commerce and the humanities has long been a fixture in academic and professional landscapes. However this historic status quo is no longer tenable, and universities must adapt to ensure curricula contain a suitable blend of disciplines to empower students for life after studies, an education... Read more
HEIs must spearhead transformative constitutionalism: IIE
IssuesMust-ReadThe Independent Institute of Education March 10, 2025
Transformative constitutionalism represents a profound shift in understanding constitutional law, particularly in contexts where historical injustices and systemic inequalities persist. This legal framework is not merely concerned with interpreting and applying existing laws but emphasises the transformative potential of the Constitution to effect social change and promote justice. As... Read more
Engineering Council of SA awards full accreditation to IIE degrees
CareersThe Independent Institute of Education February 5, 2025
First private higher education institution to be recognised in full by industry body The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), SA’s leading private higher education institution and a division of JSE-listed ADvTECH, has received full accreditation from the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) – the first private higher... Read more
Limitless career opportunities for hospitality graduates
CareersThe Independent Institute of Education June 22, 2024
Hospitality is one of the world’s fastest growing employment sectors and it is predicted to continue growing strongly in coming years. With a qualification or degree in hospitality management, career opportunities for graduates are limitless. According to the State of Hospitality report, the travel and tourism industry is projected... Read more
Matric prelims: Countdown clock starts for pivotal Grade 12 exams
The Independent Institute of Education March 26, 2024
The Matric Class of 2024 will be kicking into high gear at the start of Quarter 2 as their mid-year exams, often referred to as prelims, come sharply into focus. An education expert says these exams are not merely academic hurdles but pivotal milestones that play a crucial role... Read more
