The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) would like to reiterate that the annulment of an operating licence for the Centre for Fine Art Animation and Design (CFAD) College effected in November 2016 still remains. The Institution has until 31 December 2017 to phase out pipe-line students. Similarly... Read more
New Enactus Ford C3 projects to improve SA lives
ArchivesDurban University of TechnologyGautengKwaZulu-NatalStudent outreachUniversity of PretoriaUniversity of the Witwatersrand July 25, 2017
Job creation, economic empowerment, recycling and environmental sustainability are the key focus areas for four new student-driven community projects selected by global NPO Enactus and the Ford College Community Challenge (Ford C3). “The purpose of Ford C3 is to challenge colleges and universities to partner with their local communities... Read more
Witsies recognised in M&G’s 200 Young South Africans 2017
AchieversArchivesGautengLatest newsRegionsUniversitiesUniversity of the Witwatersrand July 25, 2017
More than 25 Witsies are included in this year’s Mail & Guardian list for the most notable young SAs under the age of 35. The recognition attests to the quality of leaders Wits University produces and grooms. Now in its 12th year, the supplement showcases the young stars who are making sterling... Read more
UP’s legal eagle student scores dramatic racing win
AchieversGautengUniversity of PretoriaVarsity Sports July 21, 2017
The Idube karting circuit in the KZN Midlands was the scene of an historic triumph for women drivers on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Young Pretoria Law student Ivana Cetinich scored a dramatic win in Race Two of the fastest and most competitive karting class in kart racing. And she was followed... Read more
Every year the Boston Media House Sandton Public Relations third year students are tasked with choosing a charitable organisation that they can ‘adopt’ and help to raise awareness and funds for as part of their experiential learning. This year the Class of 2017 chose Thembalami Old Age Care Centre in Lombardy, east of Johannesburg that cares for more than... Read more
NWU footballers dominate at USSA 2017
ArchivesNorth WestNorth-West UniversityVarsity Sports July 19, 2017
The men’s and ladies football teams of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark flew the campus flag high during the recent University Sport South Africa (USSA) Championships that took place in Johannesburg. Both teams took part in the B-division and emerged as proud division winners. The men’s team... Read more
Rhodes University Community Engagement are participating in a unique international EU-funded Common Good First digital project. Diana Hornby and Sharli Paphitis have just returned from project team meetings in Norway and Scotland. Common Good First is a digital project which will link community projects in South Africa to each... Read more
Alert: Suspected bogus international university in central Pretoria
ArchivesGautengUniversities July 18, 2017
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is investigating the owners of a suspected fraudulent international University on allegations of operating an illegal private institution in central Pretoria. This after several complaints from prospective students and the public regarding a suspected bogus institution operating under the name –... Read more
Groundbreaking disruptive technology to save rhino
ArchivesGautengStellenbosch University July 18, 2017
People the world over, as well as conservationists are fast becoming desperate as the rhino population is nearing extinction resulting from poaching. Whilst the innocence of animals in the wildlife are battling the survival of the fittest, other factors on the rise are that humans are becoming avengers, inflicting... Read more
In 2016, Schneider Electric, in conjunction with Nomade des mers, hosted a low-tech competition that was facilitated by the Schneider Electric Head Office in Midrand. Various institutions participated, including the VaVUT and French South African Schneider Electric Education Centre (FSASEC). The aim of the competition was to expose students... Read more
