Written by Dr Hannes Nel, D. Com; D. Phil The problem with unethical behaviour is not just that it damages the image of the learning institution or quality assurance body, but rather that it can easily become a national trend, almost a culture and that it can reduce the country […]
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Written by Dr Hannes Nel, MBL, D.Com (HRM); D. Phil (LPC) Some quality assurance bodies will probably immediately reply “no, definitely not” to the question if they should provide learning institutions applying for accreditation with guidance and support. Reasons why they feel this way might well include arguments such as […]
Should a quality assurance body provide guidance and support to ...
The quality assurance body that misuses the recognition of prior learning (RPL) for its own benefits and comfort rather than for the improvement of the quality of learning is doing the country and its people a terrible disservice. To avoid learners feeling alienated, RPL needs to be integrated with other […]
Who should benefit from the recognition of prior learning?

Media reports have speculated that the newly sworn-in MP Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma could be on her way to the Cabinet. This would be in a reshuffle that could also see Dr Blade Nzimande (who is also the Secretary General of Jacob Zuma’s foes the SA Communist Party) replaced as Minister of […]