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In the past four years it’s become increasingly common for part or all of a university student’s learning to happen online. This transition to digital learning platforms has highlighted the digital divide within educational contexts.

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MeerKAT Radio Telescope

All graphics below reproduced with permission of the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO). 

PSET dis pol

 Academics with disabilities need support to ensure they’re fully included in university life. Very little research has been conducted about academics with disabilities working in South African universities. This means their stories, and the challenges they face in the daily demands of their jobs, are not often told.

Understanding EEA

In the world of work, the Employment Equity Act works towards equality of race and sex, to redress colonial and apartheid exclusion from quality education and work opportunities.  The democratic values of dignity, equality, and freedom are enshrined in the South African Constitution.

the constitution

Reflecting upon the concept of freedom today (27 April 2024), Minister of Social Development Ms. Lindiwe Zulu made the point that freedom was never free.

Esther Mahlangu: how the famous South African artist keeps her Ndebele culture alive

DHET minister

Skills-universe has been approached to bring attention to a petition developed for submission to the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) - see link below

recruitment

Over the last week - from 12 April, 2024 - the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has been launching the Labour Activation Programme (LAP). That announcement may sound familiar to Skills-universe members - was that not already launched some time ago? Yes, Minister Nxesi explained the programme refers back to 2019, when it was first announced. 

Blade NSFAS

On Sunday 14th April 2024 Minister Blade Nzimande assured attendees at a media session that he is taking action to ensure that students awaiting funding will receive their payments. 

PAJA & Constitution

During the week leading up to the Easter long weekend, education and training practitioners and local media were abuzz as news circulated that 4 colleges of the Educor Group, namely: Damelin, Intec, CityVarsity, and Lyceum had been de-registered by the Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET).


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