SA scientist closer to combating HIV/AIDS
South African scientists have developed an optical trapping system combined with laser transmission measurement set-up using a single beam gradient trap. They tested and demonstrated
Category : Education
Local students off to learn in the U.S
Four students hailing from Pretoria – Hulisani Davhana, Katekani Mbowane, Kabelo Boleu and Zandile Nhlabathe – said they could not wait to visit foreign countries
SMME fund to help innovative start-ups
by Staff Writer
Science and Technology Minister Dr Blade Nzimande says progress has been made towards the establishment of a five-year R5 billion SMME fund aimed at helping
Two Big changes coming to South African schools
Government is implementing an Early Grade Reading Programme, which consists of an integrated package of lesson plans, additional reading materials and professional support to Foundation
Gauteng Education accepts community’s version on school torching
by Staff Writer
The Gauteng Education Department says it accepts the community’s position that it did not torch the local Katlehong Primary School. Last week, two classrooms were
Lesufi says his department will not fix vandalised school
Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi warned residents of Katlehong on the East Rand that his department will not fix vandalised schools. On Thursday Lesufi posted
Admin tasks chip away at teaching time
According to the Teaching and Learning International research Survey (TALIS) report, South African teachers are spending a hefty amount of time on administrative tasks –
Motshekga to release report on TALIS study
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will release the results of a large-scale study investigating the condition of the teaching and learning environment in schools at
CSIR researchers urge youth to seize opportunities with 4IR
by Staff Writer
Photo Credit: Researchers at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Compiled by Johanna Molokomme Researchers at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
MEC Panyaza aims 90% matric pass for 2019
by Staff Writer
Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi wants to see a 90-percent matric pass rate this year. The 2018 pass rate was 87-percent. Lesufi has now made