Kay Mason Foundation increases R12.5M for education and mentorship programs in South Africa

Hundreds of promising youth South African people for R12.5 million raised in the inaugural Hummingbird Ball recently hosted in London will lead to the convenience of life-changing for education, mentorship and leadership development. In memory of his sister Kai, founded by Bestseling novelist Richard Mason, the Kya Mason Foundation works to identify and nurture the … Read more

6 point strategy to address South Africa’s graduate unemployment rate – expert

South Africa’s undergraduate unemployment rate has increased from 8.7% to 11.7% last year, which has inspired questions about the value of university degree in a struggling economy. However, this question should not be about the value of further education, rather systemic-but clearly recognizable and addressable-to-over-employment that causes obstacles to post-employment obstacles, says an education expert. … Read more

Northern Cape Teacher fired for racist outbreak

They were rejected last year after two African students were found guilty in disciplinary hearing of calling the ke -ard. A teacher in the northern cape has failed to return to work after being dismissed to use racial solution against two black students. Gerhard Luv took the North Cape Education Department to the Education Council, … Read more

Preparing students for an unexpected future: the role of universities

Why there is a need for a bold re-peaching of education in South Africa-as the world changes, universities have a role. The world of work is changing at an unprecedented speed, inspired by artificial intelligence (AI), other technological progress and restructuring of already settled historical processes worldwide. Future predicting – and so to be able … Read more

Advtech launched Rosbank International University College in Ghana

Rosbank International University College is Advtech’s first tertiary institute outside South Africa Advtech Group, Africa’s leading private education providers, ACCRA, Rosbank International University College (RIUC) at Ghana are pleased to announce the launch. The registration will open on 15 June 2025, beyond the first academic semester which will begin on 1 September 2025. This will … Read more

Graduate ceremony or cultural chaos? Expert weighs

Education workers use traditional weapons at graduation, calling for more respectable cultural expression at the university stages. Education activist Hendrik Makaneta has voiced his concerns on what has been described as “anarchy as a cultural celebration as” anarchy as anarchy in the university graduate stages. Autumn graduate ceremonies for various South African universities in 2025 … Read more

Deadline for Grade R, 1 and 8 late applications

The department said that late application would be considered when schools have finalized placements. The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has issued a final reminder to parents and parents to submit late online applications for grade R, 1, and 8 placements for 2026 academic years on Friday, 16 May 2025. According to WCED, the on-time … Read more