CUTTING THROUGH THE CRISIS: South Africa’s Education System on Life Support [Date: March 1, 2025] In a scathing indictment of the current state of affairs, @Gnower’s Twitter post sparked a flurry of concern among educators, parents, and students alike: "South Africa’s education system is in critical condition, and the minister isn’t exactly the picture of …
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Feb 27
Join Discovery: Exciting Opportunity for Training Consultant – Grow with our Call Center/Contact Center Team in South Africa
Discovery Seeks Training Consultant to Revolutionize Call Center Experience for South African Customers Johannesburg, South Africa – In a move to further enhance its commitment to exceptional customer service, leading international financial services group, Discovery, has announced the creation of a new X15 post for a Training Consultant in its esteemed Service Consultants division, based …
Feb 27
McDonald’s Partners with SA’s Basic Education Minister to Sponsor Grade 1 Desks, Raising Concerns Over Obesity and Security
Sponsorship Deal Between South Africa’s Education Minister and McDonald’s Raises Questions Cape Town, South Africa – In a move that has left many in the education sector stunned, South Africa’s Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, has recently announced a partnership with fast-food giant McDonald’s to sponsor thousands of school desks for Grade 1 students. …
Feb 27
Rapid population growth in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia poses a significant challenge for low- and middle-income countries to develop cost-effective, adaptable, and relevant secondary education solutions for their growing youth population.
"The Future of Secondary Education in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Threat or an Opportunity?" A major challenge facing low- and middle-income countries, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, is the need to find cost-effective, flexible, and relevant alternatives for secondary education. As the youth population continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, the …
Feb 27
Download the latest February PSM Magazine: Explore how the Department of Higher Education & Training empowers SA’s future through expanded access and opportunities in post-school education and training!
South Africa’s Future in Focus as Department of Higher Education & Training Empowers Future Generations through Expanded Access and Opportunities In a bold step towards shaping the country’s future, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has launched a groundbreaking initiative to expand access and opportunities in post-school education and training. This landmark move …
Feb 27
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses Education Lekgotla in East Rand’s Birchwood, amid growing concerns over access to education for children with special needs in the country.
HEADLINE: "South Africa’s Education Chief: "No Child Left Behind", President Ramaphosa Pledges to Address Growing Concerns of Access to Education for Children with Special Needs" BIRCHWOOD, EAST RAND – As the long-overdue Education Lekgotla got underway on the eastern slopes of the Rand, President Cyril Ramaphosa today addressed the nation’s educators, parents, and children, with …
Feb 27
A BCom degree from Milpark’s School of Commerce provides a solid foundation in business, equipping you with essential skills to succeed in South Africa’s dynamic job market and opening doors to diverse career opportunities. #MilparkEducation #SchoolOfCommerce
Title: Unlocking a Brighter Future: A BCom Degree from Milpark Education February 28, 2023 – In an increasingly complex and rapidly changing business landscape, the demand for skilled professionals with a solid foundation in business has never been higher. To address this need, Milpark Education’s School of Commerce offers a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree …
Feb 27
South African Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube emphasizes the need for a new type of leadership, going beyond party politics, to strengthen the education sector in the country’s changed political environment.
SOUTH AFRICA’S EDUCATION SECTOR NEEDS LEADERSHIP TRANSPLANTING PARTY POLITICS TO SUCCEED Johannesburg, South Africa – As the sun sets over the rainbow nation, a voice of change echoes across the vast terrain, demanding a new kind of leadership in the education sector. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has unequivocally stated that strengthening the education sector …
Feb 27
In its African Economic Update, the World Bank highlights basic education as a key sector for driving inclusive growth and transforming South Africa into a high-income country.
HEADLINE: "South Africa’s Educational Revolution: The Key to Unlocking Inclusive Growth and Prosperity" JOHannesburg, South Africa – In a bold move to tackle the nation’s pressing economic and social challenges, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasized the crucial role of basic education in driving inclusive growth and transforming the country into a high-income nation. …
Feb 27
BOSA Leader Mmusi Maimane urges big corporations to prioritize building Education Centres (ECDs) over PR gimmicks to address South Africa’s broken education system and contribute to long-term solutions.
HEADLINE: "Corporations Must Shift Focus from Greenwashing to Real Change, Says BOSA Leader Mmusi Maimane" As the education system in South Africa continues to face severe challenges, Business Owners’ Secretariat Association (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane has issued a stark challenge to big corporations: it’s time to stop investing in public relations gimmicks and start contributing …