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Junior Multimedia Journalist, IOL Education

WC department raises concerns about impact of load shedding on the June exams

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The matric Class of 2022 will be starting their mid-year exams today. They are scheduled to write their English paper 1 exam.

Basic Education dept to deliver 98 mobile classrooms to KZN schools

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More learners are expected to return to class in KwaZulu-Natal as the Department of Basic Education (DBE) is in the process of procuring 98 classrooms as an interim ...

R1. 94 billion philanthropic and Seta funding for 10 SA universities

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Local and international philanthropists donated R1. 55 billion to 10 South African universities in 2019 – and when income from sector education and training authorities ...

Basic Education Dept launches the Education Plus Initiative to empower young women

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COVID-19 has aggravated HIV infections, teenage pregnancy, sexual violence, gender based violence for adolescent girls and young women. In response to addressing ...

Distance education provider Mancosa celebrates its first graduate of the Doctor of Business Admin programme

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Magical moments were captured when Dr Emmanuel Jengwa defended his Doctor of Business Administration thesis at Mancosa. It was the first DBA thesis to be defended ...

Teaching assistant among 6 gunned down in Khayelitsha shooting

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Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais said she was saddened by the killing of Athanathi Mashiyi who was part of the Scouting in Schools ...

SAPS confirm: Investigation under way after student shot in UKZN scuffle loses an eye

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Umbilo police have opened a case of attempted murder, following a scuffle at The University of KwaZulu-Natal, that led to a student losing an eye.

African students cross into Romania despite allegations of racism at Ukrainian border

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African students on the borders of war-torn Ukraine are still struggling to leave and get to safety. According to reports, students face difficulties and discrimination ...

Heard the stories of how female students are being harassed by e-hailing drivers? This is my horror e-hailing story

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An IOL staffer has shared details of her horror ride with an e-hailing taxi driver. This after a string of sexual assault and other allegations have been made against ...

Covid-19 Vaccine: Higher Institutions should be guided by the Constitution, says Blade Nzimande

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Minister of Higher Education and Training (DHET) Blade Nzimande said universities and colleges should be guided by the Constitution when making decisions about mandatory ...

Over a hundred EC pupils hospitalised after eating from school’s nutrition programme

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Around 120 learners from Ikamva Lesizwe Primary school in Kenton-on-Sea, Eastern Cape are receiving urgent medical attention after complaining of stomach aches and ...

DBE extends deadline to register for matric exam rewrite

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The Department of Basic Education has announced that Friday, February 18 is the last day to register for the November 2022 matric exam rewrite.

SAHRC to investigate racism at Hoërskool Jan Viljoen - MEC Lesufi

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Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi visited Hoërskool Jan Viljoen in Randfontein following allegations of racism at the school.

Stellenbosch University honours Arts Cape first female CEO Marlene le Roux with doctorate

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Stellenbosch University (SU) will confer honorary doctorates upon six outstanding individuals who have made valuable contributions in the fields of medicine, literature, ...

Learners urged to return loaned school textbooks

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With the academic year coming to a fold. Learners are encouraged to return loaned textbooks so that the incoming grade learners can have fair supply.

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