Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Education will be spending more than R1 billion to improve the quality of teaching and learning in 1 183 underperforming primary and secondary schools. Presenting the department's R25.9 billion budget for 2011/12 on Tuesday, Gauteng Education MEC Barbara Creecy said the department will this year invest in improving the quality and … [Read more...] about Gauteng allocates over R1bn for education
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Education an important factor in development: Gigaba
Pretoria - The future prosperity and well-being of a country and its citizens depends on how well it educates its children, says Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba. Gigaba was addressing a gathering commemorating the 35th anniversary of National Youth Day at Denel Dynamics on Tuesday. The company is a division of Denel, and its core business covers tactical missiles, … [Read more...] about Education an important factor in development: Gigaba
Bursaries and loans help open doors to learning
Mbombela - Orphans and Grade 12 pupils from poor families are being urged to apply for bursaries through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. NSFAS coordinator Dumisane Thwala said the bursaries would be offered to those who want to work for government after completing their university studies. "These students will not be asked to pay back the fees as long as they … [Read more...] about Bursaries and loans help open doors to learning
Education is Like a Three Leg Cooking Pot
For the past 14 years the Rally to Read programme has been taking literacy to those who need it most, and Land Rover has been a proud supporter since its inception in 1998. Initially implemented as an expedition to deliver stationery and reading matter to 12 rural schools, the organisers could not have foreseen the scale of their future success and the sheer number of learners … [Read more...] about Education is Like a Three Leg Cooking Pot
Practical on the job Experience Important
Pretoria – Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande has reiterated the need for students to spend a period of time in the workplace to gain practical training in order for them to attain their qualifications. Nzimande said that due to the limitations of the department in this area, there are a number of young people who have completed their academic programmes … [Read more...] about Practical on the job Experience Important
