Why the notion of free higher education in South Africa is misplaced: A student passes South African riot police during free education protests at Johannesburg's University of the Witwatersrand. Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoOne of the narratives that has fuelled continuing protests at South Africa’s universities is that students have been promised the right to free higher … [Read more...] about Why the notion of free higher education in South Africa is misplaced | The Conversation
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Japan helping to ensure that every children has access to education, health and nutrition in Kenya
Japan helping to ensure that every children has access to education, health and nutrition in Kenya: His Excellency Mr. Toshitsugu Uesawa, Ambassador of Japan to Kenya, attended the Signing Ceremony to reassure Japan’s further commitment in supporting the school meal programmes in collaboration with World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Kenya. WFP School … [Read more...] about Japan helping to ensure that every children has access to education, health and nutrition in Kenya
Australia Awards Fronting African Development Through Education
Australia Awards Fronting African Development Through Education: The Australian Government, has selected and awarded professionals from 11 African countries with Australia Awards Scholarships at Masters Level, who will undertake their studies at various Australian universities from January 2017. Eight successful applicants from South Africa, twelve from Botswana and eight from … [Read more...] about Australia Awards Fronting African Development Through Education
Gordhan: Fiscus alone can’t carry load of free education
Gordhan: Fiscus alone can't carry load of free education: Minister Gordhan says that government is working to allocate more funds to the higher education sector. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Students threaten complete shut down if Gordhan fails to respond to demands: Minister Gordhan accepted a memorandum from protesters outside the national legislature … [Read more...] about Gordhan: Fiscus alone can’t carry load of free education
SA News: Albie Sachs: Free housing, food or education was not promised in the Constitution
Albie Sachs: Free housing, food or education was not promised in the Constitution: He said during the drafting of the Constitution, the assumption the drafters adopted was that South Africa was an unjust society which needed changing. Important issues “Our Constitution presupposes a need for change and the powers granted by the ... Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: Albie Sachs: Free housing, food or education was not promised in the Constitution