ISSUED BY: UKZN EXTENDED LEARNING Due to the changing working world and the introduction of precautions against the coronavirus, a shift has occurred in most business models that now have to adapt to survive in this new world of social distancing. For the education sector in an African context, this is a very hard shift to…
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, on Monday officially opened the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) 2021 application cycle This year, the NSFAS application cycle will run for a period of four months starting from Monday, 3 August until the closing date of 30 November 2020. NSFAS applications are open for…
ISSUED BY: STELLENBOSCH ACADEMY OF DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY Expand your creative and marketing skills through short courses on offer at the Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography. The Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography is situated in Techno Park, the innovation hub of Stellenbosch. The academy offers various short courses over the duration of the year.…
ISSUED BY: FALSE BAY COLLEGE In April 2019, a 15-year struggle and dream of the college to build a fully-fledged campus in Mitchells Plain was fulfilled when former Minister of Higher Education, Minister Pandor announced a significant funding investment for the establishment of a new False Bay TVET College campus that will serve Mitchells Plain, Strandfontein…
ISSUED BY: HENLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL It’s big picture thinking for small business or, if you like, streetwise entrepreneurship for creative businesses. This September, Henley Business School Africa and Raizcorp will be offering the first-ever CHE-Accredited and SAQA-Accredited Higher Certificate in Management Practice for Entrepreneurs. “Raizcorp is recognised by The Economist as the only genuine business incubator in Africa,”…
BY: SIEGIE BROWNLEE As South Africa celebrated Youth Month, we all know that youth unemployment is one of the country’s greatest challenges. This has all been unfortunately amplified in our current Covid-19 context. However, hope remains as some higher education institutions that focus on employability as a key part of the learning process, which is something…
BY: PROFESSOR ZAHEER HAMID Distance education – popularly known as correspondence education in the 1980s – was commonly understood as an individual learning from home using printed study materials. Perhaps a bland and uninspiring learning journey, however many a person pursued this form of education due to limited opportunity to higher education, lack of funds for…
By: BizCommunity Despite South Africa’s massive unemployment crisis, there remains great demand in the world of work for suitably qualified employees in a range of fields. At the same time, there are thousands upon thousands of young people who are convinced that gaining the necessary skills to fill these positions are out of their reach,…
ISSUED BY: WITS LANGUAGE SCHOOL Are you looking for an exciting career change that involves working with people? As a bonus, you’d like something that includes travel and the opportunity to save some money. Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) allows you to do exactly this! TEFL, TEFL, CELTA – the name may differ, but…
By: Bizcommunity It’s a common belief in South Africa that a degree gives you the best chance of getting a job after your studies. However, with the never-ending changes in the technology industry, the course content of institutions offering traditional degrees often lacks the agility to remain up to date. An often-overlooked option for tertiary…
BY: DENNIS LAMBERTI Teaching is not what it used to be. Where once teachers almost universally pointed at chalk markings on blackboards, and guided learners as they recited parrot-fashion from the textbooks before them, today virtually every element of this approach is being reconsidered. Dennis Lamberti In certain education circles, they are being revised entirely. In…
“Trying to cover all your bases taking into account all eventualities can become quite confusing, particularly if you don’t yet know what you want to do after school, so we advise grade nines to consider the holistic 3-P approach when weighing the pros and cons of various subject combinations,” said Dr Gillian Mooney of the…
Entrepreneur Education Survey Heavy Chef launched The Annual Heavy Chef Entrepreneur Education Survey with over 4,000 entrepreneurs sharing insights to how entrepreneurs learn in South Africa. The inaugural launch of the study was done in light of exponential demand for entrepreneurial skills and thinking. “Not everyone is cut-out for starting and running a business, but…
Helping students to navigate their lives in a sea of change ISSUED BY: ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA The globe has witnessed the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic that has affected how individuals conduct aspects of their personal and professional lives. The unprecedented situation has shifted how society performs daily tasks and encouraged a new approach as…
CT Science Centre launches free online Matric Masterclasses While visits to the Cape Town Science Centre (CTSC) have been ‘paused’, the CTSC has launched an array of free online offerings for learners across South Africa. The most recent addition is the Matric Masterclasses, which launched on 4 July 2020, and will be held every Saturday…
Reflections on online learning during the pandemic BY: CLARE SEARLE The closure of school campuses during the Covid-19 lockdown has fundamentally challenged the manner in which students are taught. Almost overnight, face-to-face teaching in classrooms was replaced with various forms of remote teaching: from worksheets or lectures delivered by WhatsApp or downloadable from websites (often with…
If you’re tired of struggling with a mask or don’t enjoy having a pocket of hot air on your face for long periods of time, a face shield offers protection and the sweet relief of fresh air. “You don’t get to feel the breeze on your face, but you do get some fresh air, rather…
By Corporate Vision Online tutoring has become a popular way for children, teenagers and adults to revise their chosen subjects. In the current climate, which sees many being home schooled and revising at home, we have lost the option of in person tutoring and sitting in a classroom. Online tutoring combines artificial intelligence, one-on-one lesson…
Even during a challenging year, Brainwave is extremely proud to announce that Corporate Vision has furnished us with the ‘Best Educational Services NPC- South Africa’ award for 2020. Corporate Vision researched and made nominations based on work conducted by selected service providers in the educational field. An extensive research process was then completed to evaluate…
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, says multimodal teaching is the only way continued learning can take place in the Covid-19 context. © Adam Radosavljevic – 123RF.com “Multimodal teaching, learning and assessment is not an option for universities and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges any more — it is a necessity,”…
By Bizcommunity The Gauteng Health Department has signed the statute paving the way for the establishment of a single government-operated nursing college in the province known as the Gauteng College of Nursing (GCoN). © Luca Bertolli – 123RF.com Following the signing of the statute on Wednesday, the GCoN forms the umbrella organisation for known nursing colleges…
The changing world requires dynamic young people with the ability to carve out their own niche, while making a real, positive difference as they adapt to fast-changing environments. With this in mind, Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) is looking for young difference-makers to join its ranks through its Nedbank CIB Graduate Programme. © Andor…
The US Consulate General in Cape Town is supporting students with information sessions and tips on how to prepare to study in the United States. © Rabia Elif Aksoy – 123RF.com As US universities prepare for a return to campus life post Covid-19, the US Consulate General in Cape Town and US Missions throughout South Africa…
By: Bizcommunity The stress placed on parents, teachers, and the education system due to the current global pandemic has reshaped how school children learn at an exceptional rate due to Covid-19. Leading global artificial intelligence powered online math programme, Smartick, has seen over 150% growth of subscribers worldwide since March 2020 when schools closed their…
ISSUED BY: REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL Never in history have five letters and two numbers wreaked havoc on people and economies, as Covid-19 has done. Suddenly, we can’t be sure of anything anymore – our health, jobs, our children’s education, daily routines and what the future will be like for our loved ones. However, there are some…
By: Bizcommunity TUT Enterprise Holdings (TUTEH), the commercial arm of the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), has officially launched TRes (pronounced “tee-res”), a digital platform that aims to simplify student accommodation for students and accommodation providers. Tshwane University of Technology has, at the beginning of each year, been facing challenges with long queues of students…
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is calling on young learners to apply for its scholarship programme that focuses on developing the next generation of entrepreneurs. © Wavebreak Media Ltd – 123RF.com Scholarship applications close on 14 September 2020. The programme focuses on cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, personal mastery and academic excellence among candidates. To date, over…
Formerly Destiny Careers, Careers Magazine is a new, youth-led and -owned monthly magazine, with its first edition released aptly on Youth Day, 16 June. The magazine is targeted at young people at various decision-making stages for their job path, education, skills development and livelihood. The rebrand comes with amplified editorial direction and a change of…
By: Bizcommunity Telecommunications providers, Cell C, MTN and Rain, have added the Olico Maths Education Programme to their list of zero-rated educational resources, allowing network users to access the programme for free. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels The Olico Maths Education Programme features a combination of the recently revised curriculum with puzzles and problem-solving activities, competitions, games…
ISSUED BY: REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL Regent Business School, a member of the global Honoris United Universities, has presented students with a rigorously coordinated response to the challenges imposed by the Covid-19 induced lockdown to ensure the continuation of knowledge exchange. As a result of strategic collaborations, digital innovation and a community-focused ethos, the business school offers…
By: Bizcommunity The Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, has said that parents who still felt anxious about sending their kids back to school amid the coronavirus pandemic, could apply for exemption for school attendance by registering for homeschooling. Coleen Cronje, the CEO of home education provider Brainline, says the process is not as daunting…
ISSUED BY: YEHBABY DIGITAL While millions of South African learners are terrified by the Covid-19 pandemic, an 11-year-old entrepreneur has used the lockdown to create a cartoon series educating his peers about the new coronavirus. Jan Louwrens, a grade five learner from Paarl Boys’ Primary School in the Western Cape, added Captain Stay Safe to his…
National Certificate (Vocational) Subjects and Topics Applied Accounting Level 2: – Cash Journals Applied Accounting Level 3: – Analysis of Cash Book Business Practice Level 4: – Time Management Carpentry and Roof Work Level 2: – Roof Construction Construction Level 2: – Foundation – Measuring and Setting Out Electrical Systems and Construction Level 2-4: – House Installation Electronic Control and Digital Electronics…
By: Bizcommunity In a major boost for accountants of the future, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) has reportedly become the first tertiary education institution in South Africa to adopt Xero Learn. Developed by Xero, the global cloud accounting and small business platform, the aim of Xero Learn is to help drive innovation in financial education…
BY: CANDICE ADAMS Generation Z is the group defined as growing up in the era of connected technology. Born between 1997 and 2012, most importantly, this is the generation entering the world’s tertiary education systems today. Candice Adams In his article A Tsunami of Learners Called Generation Z, D Rothman writes: “The brains of Generation Zs have…
Beautique Academy is calling on budding and experienced therapists, practitioners and business owners in the beauty and aesthetic industry to nominate themselves or deserving individuals for a free Skin Foundation or Intro to Laser Foundation course. A total of 20 free courses are up for grabs. ©puhhha via 123RF Beautique Academy was founded by Tzvia Hermann…
ISSUED BY: ADOPT-A-SCHOOL Amidst the unprecedented times of the global pandemic, the Adopt-a-School Foundation, a partner entity of the Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation, continues to work hard at improving education in South Africa. In May 2020, the foundation entered into an exciting partnership with ChairClub to provide school chairs in a ‘Buy One, Get One’ campaign. ChairClub,…
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has marked a milestone with the translation of the wish, outcome, obstacle, plan (Woop) web application into isiXhosa. The app is a self-regulating, goal-setting intervention that is available in 12 main international languages. isiXhosa is the first African vernacular language translation. © HONGQI ZHANG – 123RF.com A free goal setting…
The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) has extended the application deadline for its Masters of Engineering (M.Eng.) bursary and research programme until 22 June. The programme offers eligible BSc chemical engineering final-year students or graduates the opportunity to further their studies at participating universities by way of an R260,000 bursary over two years.…
ISSUED BY: ACADEMY OF DIGITAL ARTS New virtual class offering by Academy of Digital Arts The internationally-renowned Academy of Digital Arts has just launched a brand-new, real-time virtual short course offering, blending the best of live, instructor-led teaching with the convenience and accessibility of remote learning. Real-time virtual classes are being added to the existing offering,…
ISSUED BY: EDGE GROWTH SA EduTech company makes online learning possible for rural students Syafunda, an educational platform that provides access to digital content through mobile technology, has received investment funding from SME-enabler Edge Growth which will allow them to scale their platform to meet the surging need for online learning in South Africa. Syafunda, which…
By Bizcommunity Independent education provider, Curro Holdings is launching Curro Online – the group’s first online school that aims to offer a flexible yet structured education model, with classes taught by current Curro teachers. Image source: Getty Images “We’ve been developing our digital education offering for some time now, which is evident with our recently…
The premature closure of schools due to the outbreak of Covid-19 in South Africa has resulted in both challenges and opportunities, with many learners missing out on large pieces of work especially in term two. In an effort to support rural learners without access to television classes, computers or data, Kagiso Trust has partnered with…
Help us at Brainwave to support local South African businesses through sponsoring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) packs to schools in need. Purchasing your PPE school pack through us will ensure that: Supported schools receive top quality PPE equipment. You can assist in implementing a precautionary safety strategy in a quick turnaround time (no need to…
ISSUED BY: NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (NWU) The Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) is proud to announce that we will be adding a brand-new engineering qualification to our existing range of programmes. The Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering programme has been approved by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and will allow graduates to compete…
By Bizcommunity South African families are going through tremendously challenging times as most continue to stay at home during the country’s extended lockdown. While it is not yet clear when schools will start to re-open, thousands upon thousands of learners are working hard to stay on top of their educational journeys, while those parents who…
By Bizcommunity Foonda Technology Solutions has launched a digital platform that aims to match eligible students with tertiary scholarships, bursaries, learnerships and other sponsorship opportunities from across the globe. © zimmytws – 123RF.com Company founder Vuyolwethu Pakade believes that sponsorship and skills development opportunities are available but young people from underserved communities do not have the…
ISSUED BY: SACAP An interview with Natasa Meli, SACAP’s Head of Online Campus For the past few decades, it has been noted that one of the biggest problems of education in the age of disruption is that, as a global sector, it has mostly, stubbornly resisted being disrupted. The danger of clinging to traditional paradigms is…
ISSUED BY: AFRICA TEEN GEEKS Africa Teen Geeks in partnership with the Sasol Foundation, and supported by the Department of Basic Education, presented a free STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Lockdown Digital School, which commenced on the fourth day of the national lockdown. These virtual classes, which cater for learners in grade R to12, have…
By Bizcommunity Many educators are challenged by a new reality of remote learning induced by the coronavirus lockdown, and to upskill them, teachers are being offered a chance to receive free training in teaching remotely with confidence. Shamon Lortan The dramatic shift from classroom to online learning since the closure of schools has seen many…
Even though this crisis is unprecedented, and we have no idea what the future of the country or the world will look like, there is always a silver lining that we need to find and make the most of, says Lisa Illingworth, CEO and co-founder of FutureProof SA. Lisa Illingworth “For us at FutureProof SA,…
BY: EVAN-LEE COURIE #TheLockdownSeries explores the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on businesses, how they prepared for lockdown and its impacts on operations and employees, as well as lessons learned that we can take into the post-Covid-19 era. Pride Factor, the life-skills academy dedicated to inspiring young minds, has launched an online platform to provide South…
ISSUED BY: GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL SCIENCES The 2020/2021 application window for discretionary grants from the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA) is currently open from 1 April 2020 to 31 May 2020. Grants include: * Financial support for learnerships * Internships * Bursaries for workers * Skills programmes for workers This applies to all registered…
ISSUED BY: NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to disrupt and affect our lives in the most unprecedented and unpredictable ways, the North-West University has launched the NWU Covid-19 Response Fund. “The objectives of the fund are to support the students with laptops/devices; and offer support to staff, students and the communities around our…
BY: ROSEBANK COLLEGE For the majority or learners, matric is the most challenging year of their school careers – even under normal circumstances. The current circumstances facing the class of 2020 are unprecedented and have caused massive upheaval and uncertainty on top of the challenges they would ordinarily have faced. Even so, there are ways…
In an initiative to keep its higher education students studying during the national lockdown, iCollege has created an app to allow learners to continue accessing facilitation of their courses for free from the comfort of their homes. © loganban – 123RF.com iCollege, a private higher educational institution for underprivileged South African students who cannot afford to…
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has urged qualifying students to open bank accounts to ensure a more efficient disbursement of funds from institutions. © ximagination – 123RF.com NSFAS Administrator, Dr Randall Carolissen, said the scheme is working on a banking model that will eliminate all intermediaries in the disbursement value chain. The model will…
Following the extension of the nationwide lockdown in South Africa, online global education institution Shaw Academy is offering four weeks free access to its selection of courses to anyone affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19). Its aim is to give people an easy and flexible way of reskilling or upskilling during this turbulent time. © melpomen…
By Bizcommunity For the majority of learners, matric is the most challenging year of their school careers – even under normal circumstances. The current circumstances facing the Class of 2020 are unprecedented and have caused massive upheaval and uncertainty on top of the challenges they would ordinarily have faced. Even so, there are ways learners…
BY: BIZCOMMUNITY The Explore Data Science Academy (EDSA) has opened registrations for its 12 month, full-time data science learnership as well as its online courses. Shaun Dippnall, co-founder of the EDSA, explains “To date our cohort intakes have been in January only, but demand for data science skills and the…
BY BIZCOMMUNITY In an effort to assist teachers and students with e-learning during the COVID-19 nationwide lockdown, Cell C has zero-rated a number of tertiary education sites on its network. © georgejmclittle – 123RF.com To help customers stay connected and save on data, these sites can be accessed at zero cost through their smart devices. The…
The Stay Home Superheroes is an empowering story, created to help children all over the world to understand the pandemic and the important role they can play. The story is available for free, but if you have enjoyed the story and are in a position to do so, please do make a donation. All money…
by Dipa Chauhan-Patel | Blog There are only two emotions: love and fear. All positive emotions come from love, all negative emotions from fear. From love flows happiness, contentment, peace, and joy. From fear comes anger, hate, anxiety, and guilt. It’s true that there are only two primary emotions, love, and fear. But it’s more accurate to say that…
ISSUED BY: SACAP The rigours of day-to-day life under the Covid-19 lockdown have certainly highlighted the importance of our mental well-being, both in our own homes and remote work teams, as well as in our communities and the country at large. The call for increased capacity in mental healthcare has been on the rise for a…
Mastercard extended access to its signature STEM curriculum, Girls4Tech, through a suite of new online, creative educational resources. The programme has been designed to help parents and teachers engage and inspire kids, ages eight to 12. Through the newly launched website Girls4Tech Connect, as well as through activities made in collaboration with Mastercard’s education partner…
Bellavista S.H.A.R.E., a division of Bellavista School, has partnered with the MTN Foundation and Curious Learning to launch the Feed the Monster app, which presents reading instruction in a variety of different languages, to the South African market. The award-winning app was created through a joint venture between the Apps Factory, the Center for Educational…
BY: ANNA COLLARD The coronavirus pandemic has hit society, business and education at a speed that few could predict, and shaken foundations in ways that none could have anticipated. In the news, only a few items escape Covid-19 in the title. On social media it’s memes and fears about the virus. It’s hard for people to…
To mitigate the impact the Covid-19 lockdown has had on the school year, Sandton City, Nelson Mandela Square, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Liberty Midlands Mall, Liberty Promenade Shopping Centre and Botshabelo Mall have made their SnapStudy education initiative freely available to learners for a limited time. Students from both government and private schools will be allowed…
