UFS remains steady in World University Rankings
Free StateUniversity of the Free State October 2, 2023
The University of the Free State (UFS) maintained its position between 801 and 1,000 in the 2024 submission of the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. One of nine South African universities ranked in the top 1,000 on the THE list The university’s first submission in... Read more
UKZN-based Africa Health Research Institute secures R1,6 bn
KwaZulu-NatalUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal September 9, 2023
Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) based in the University of KwaZulu-Natal, is delighted to announce a R1,6 bn ($90,9m) award from Wellcome Trust. The seven-year grant will support AHRI’s pioneering scientific research toward achieving its vision, which is the optimal health and well-being of under-resourced populations. Located at the... Read more
Three Mpumalanga women make their mark in tourism
Mpumalanga September 9, 2023
Young women are seizing the initiative and making strides in Mpumalanga’s tourism and hospitality industry, and one has even discovered an entrepreneurial streak – defying the odds stacked against them in an area where youth unemployment soars as high as 65%. Thanks to hard work, determination and sheer grit,... Read more
119 women with disabilities, from rural and semi-rural areas of KwaZulu-Natal, will receive learnerships and employment opportunities as part of the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority’s Disability Learnership Programmes. HWSETA today launched two Disability Learnership Programmes at Uvongo Town Hall, in a month when we pay... Read more
Intern joins Jeffreys Bay wind farm
AchieversEastern Cape August 17, 2023
More than 90 young students have leapt to complete their studies to kick off their careers through the national Globeleq South Africa’s internship programme, which was created to develop young technical staff for the renewable energy industry in 2015. One of this year’s cohort, S’nenhlanhla Phakathi, a Bachelor... Read more
Fort Hare council called to ensure good governance
Eastern CapeUniversity of Fort Hare July 28, 2023
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has called on the Fort Hare University Council to ensure that management upholds the principles of good governance and takes immediate steps to correct and hold accountable any management members and administration for breach of policy. “Our universities are given... Read more
Leading researchers & students join the dialogue to unpack wind power’s role
ResearchWestern Cape July 25, 2023
Africa’s premier academic exchange platform, WindAc Africa 2023, has opened its entries, inviting leading renewable energy researchers and high-potential young people from universities across the country to get involved in the dialogue that will unpack the role of wind power in the energy crisis. An initiative by the South... Read more
Ingwe TVET College appoints Coega as implementing agent
Eastern CapeIndwe TVET College July 25, 2023
The Coega Development Corporation signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Ingwe Technical, Vocational, Education and Training (TVET) College at the Coega Business Centre in Gqeberha yesterday. The agreement signifies the commencement of a formal relationship between Coega and the Ingwe TVET College for project preparation and infrastructure development... Read more
Coega launches high gear programme this month
Eastern Cape July 11, 2023
To kick off Nelson Mandela Month celebration activities, the Coega Development Corporation, in collaboration with the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) Eastern Cape, launched the “High Gear Programme” on 10 July 2023. The Programme aims to provide opportunities for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) learners to gain... Read more
The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) is continuing to blazeahead with its mission to bridge the digital divide between rural and urban communities byopening yet another SMART Skills Centre that will aid in the acceleration of basic digitalskills. The SMART Skills Centre is located at the Port... Read more
