Independent OnlineJohannesburg – The Gauteng MEC for finance has set aside billions of rand to improve education, healthcare and the construction of roads. As in years past, education and health continue to get the lion’s share of the provincial budget, with Mandla …Education and health tops Gauteng’s budget prioritiesCitizenWhere our money goesTimes … [Read more...] about Health, education take lion’s share of Gauteng budget – Independent Online
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Zuma vague on education |MyPE
The Inkatha Freedom Party says that it is extremely disappointed in the President’s vague and general remarks, during SONA 2014, regarding the establishment of sorely needed teacher training colleges. IFP MP on Basic and Higher Education, Mr Alfred Mpontshane said “The President is engaging in mere electioneering. He provides no specifics or time frames in […] … [Read more...] about Zuma vague on education |MyPE
Accelerating the education of children in need |MyPE
The pioneers of youth development in the Walmer Township, Port Elizabeth, the Masifunde Learner Development project, recently received a sponsored vehicle from Volkswagen Group South Africa. The much-needed 23-seater Volkswagen Crafter will assist the Masifunde team to safely transport learners to and from school and extra-curricular activities. Established in 2004 by … [Read more...] about Accelerating the education of children in need |MyPE
Multi-Million Dollar Multi-Year Commitment to Bolster Higher Education in South Africa
The Kresge Foundation today announced it is renewing its commitment to South African higher education and expects to invest at least $15 million in the effort through 2018. That includes a continuation of its partnership with Inyathelo, the South African Institute for Advancement. Rip Rapson, president and CEO of the American foundation based in Michigan, unveiled the plan … [Read more...] about Multi-Million Dollar Multi-Year Commitment to Bolster Higher Education in South Africa
More children to access Grade R
Pretoria – The number of Gauteng Grade R learners is expected to increase to 92 000 in 2012 as the provincial Education Department plans to establish an additional 700 Grade R sites. Gauteng Education MEC Barbara Creecy announced on Tuesday during the department's budget for 2011/2012 that R20 million will be used to fund the start-up kits for the 700 new Grade R sites, … [Read more...] about More children to access Grade R
