South Africans are questioning the intent and primary objectives of the Basic Education Laws Amendment. Some of the amendments include that parents could be criminalised for not ensuring their children…
Ramaphosa misrepresented SA’s educational trajectory
SHEETAL BHOOLA Since the start of 2024, South Africans have been forced to contend with continual load shedding, a lack of municipal services such as water, particularly in the eThekwini…
Ramaphosa misrepresented SA’s educational trajectory
Since the start of 2024, South Africans have been forced to contend with continual load shedding, a lack of municipal services such as water, particularly in the eThekwini areas, and…
Escalating school fees pose dilemma for parents
SHEETAL BHOOLA As a new year begins, parents assess and question the costs of schooling and other educational activities. The typical South African family, especially those comprising two or more…
Escalating school fees pose dilemma for parents
As a new year begins, parents assess and question the costs of schooling and other educational activities. The typical South African family, especially those comprising two or more children, are…
Correct subject choices are the beginning of a career trajectory
Dr. Blade Nzimande, the Minister of Higher Education, highlighted the importance of mathematics in certain degrees, emphasizing a 60% pass requirement. Scarce skills sectors, including sciences and engineering, demand specific subjects. However, students often lack guidance in selecting the right subjects for their desired qualifications.
Correct subject choices are the beginning of a career trajectory
South Africa has a total of 26 public universities with the capacity to enrol just over 1 million students annually, a projection that includes returning students amid their degrees. In…