Pretoria – The National Prosecuting Authority has entered into a three-month partnership with the SABC to help educate the public about the workings of the criminal justice system and other operations at the NPA. "We will utilize the SABC's public service radio stations to reach out to as many people as possible. We hope that this programme will address recent incidents of … [Read more...] about NPA and SABC Partner to Educate Public
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Minister Seeks More Assistance for Young Graduates
Pretoria – To help the country address its skills shortage challenge, Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande wants public entities and government departments to play a bigger role in helping young students and graduates to get accreditation in their chosen professions. "In law and accounting, only private firms are accredited for the purpose of professional … [Read more...] about Minister Seeks More Assistance for Young Graduates
Children out of school a concern, says Zuma
Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma says government remained concerns over a Statistic South Africa report that more 200 000 children across the country were not attending school. "There should be no corner of our country in which children are still denied an education while we celebrate freedom," Zuma said the Freedom Day celebrations in Pretoria on Wednesday. More than 5000 … [Read more...] about Children out of school a concern, says Zuma
Free State Education employees to take part in HIV testing campaign
Pretoria – About 6 000 employees in the Free State Education Department are expected to volunteer to test for HIV as the department embarks on a HIV and Aids campaign in five districts. Department spokesperson Howard Ndaba said the campaign, which will see employees tested for HIV and receive counseling, will start in Motheo District, with other districts to follow between … [Read more...] about Free State Education employees to take part in HIV testing campaign
Education Minister worried about school violence
Cape Town - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has condemned violence against teachers in schools. Speaking ahead of her department's Budget Vote in Parliament, Motshekga said there were "unsettling safety levels in schools." She was concerned about learners who attacked teachers after they had been reprimanded, girls who got raped at schools, those who faced sexual … [Read more...] about Education Minister worried about school violence
