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Is the value of capm certification high?

The value of capm certification has gradually increased from 2013 to 2014. In view of the current market environment and the recruitment intention of enterprises, the capm certificate qualification is a necessary professional qualification in the subdivision of project management. From 2013 to 2014, I could hear a little bit about the hat certification, but with the entry requirements in 2015, the hat certification was chosen. Since the bidding...

Gauteng Department of Education Received Over 73 000 Grade 1 And 8 Online Applications

he Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) reported over 73 000 processed Grade 1 and 8 online applications within a day of opening for Phase 2 of the 2022 academic year. Phase 2 follows the first phase of the online applications which took place between August and September 2021. Advertisement The department said that by midday of the application process, a total of 73 305 successful Grade 1 and 8 applications were recorded on its system....

#FeesHaveFallen President Jacob Zuma said 0% increase in fees for 2018

There will be a 0% increase in fees for 2016, President Jacob Zuma said on Friday. "We have agreed that there should be a zero increase," Zuma said in a televised address. His address comes after a meeting with student leaders and university officials following a nationwide protest against increased fees. Thousands of students had travelled from around Pretoria and Johannesburg to attend the demonstration, which gradually degenerated into...

Who Can Afford To pay these University fees Next year 2018 ? #FeesMustFall

It’s only 9am and the sleepy town of Grahamstown is rife with anger. A group of around 100 Rhodents, some even armed with sticks, are turning away people wanting to gain access to the campus of Rhodes University by blocking every entry road and entrance. This has lead to academic and other activities being suspended today. The vice-chancellor, Dr Sizwe Mabizela, issued a circular to university staff stating that he was aware of the blockade...

Big Switch On pilot project in Gauteng schools – One student, one tablet

The pilot project, known as the "Big Switch On", is a paperless education system, which will enable learners to have access to learning material, workbooks and other subject matter through the use of Information Communications Technology (ICT). The seven schools in the pilot project will also receive state-of-the-art internet connection and each leaner will receive a tablet, turning ordinary schools into “classrooms of the future”....

NSFAS increases allocation for 2018 loans, bursaries to R9.5 billion

Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Blade Nzimande has announced that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has set aside R9.5 billion in bursaries and loans for 2015. Briefing journalists in Pretoria on Monday, the Minister also said this year’s allocation was an increase compared to 2014’s R8.3 billion. He said NSFAS would fund 205 000 first-time entering and continuing eligible students at universities and 200 000...

Nzimande says 425 095 opportunities for matric class 2018

Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Blade Nzimande says there are 425 095 opportunities available to the matric class of 2014 in the country’s universities and training institutions. Briefing the media on post-school education and the department’s 2015 plans on Monday, the Minister said this was an increase of 28 646 opportunities compared to the 396 449 post-school study spaces that were available in 2014. He made this announcement a...

2018 Matric pass rate drops by 2.4 nationally

Click here to Get your Matric results on www.enca.com/matricresults Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga has announced the national and provincial pass rates for Matric 2014. Most Matrics in 2014 passed their National Senior Certificate (NSC) but the pass rate has decreased by 2.4 percentage points compared with last year. This year 75.8% of Matric pupils passed their NSC compared with 78.2% of Matrics in 2013. According to figures...

DHS: Youth Brigade Programme open doors for youth in construction

Midvaal – For years Tumelo Alton thought construction was only about pushing bricks in wheelbarrows but the National Human Settlements (DHS) Youth Brigade Programme has opened his eyes to other career possibilities in the sector. Alton, from ward 11 in Walkerville, is among 100 young South Africans participating in the programme, which was officially launched on Tuesday at Savanna City in Walkerville. The programme will see 100 houses being...

Names of Grade 12 learners won’t be published in the newspapers

The names of Grade 12 learners who pass matric will not be published in the newspapers when the matric results are released. This was revealed at the final Council of Education Ministers (CEM) meeting, which was held in Pretoria. “The Ministers resolved that the results for this year would still be published in newspapers… but will only reflect the learners’ ID and exam numbers,” Department of Basic Education spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga...

How To Check FET College is Registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training

Every year, learners register at bogus colleges for further studies just to find out at the end of the year that they cannot write their exams because they were never registered. Always make sure that you are studying at a registered FET college.   All public FET colleges are registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and you need to ensure that the college can show you proof of this registration. You can also contact...

Grade 12 Learners need to start applying now at colleges

The Department of Higher Education and Training, through the Career Development Services directorate are reminding students that are writing their Matric Exams on the next steps in furthering their careers. Grade 12 Learners need to start applying now at colleges and not to wait until December to get your matric results. There are various platforms and services you can contact and research to find the suitable information and advice. Websites to...

Khayelitsha Skills Development Summit

Garreth Bloor (Minister’s Office Representative), Cassie Kruger (FBC Principal), Zozo Siyengo (Chief Director FETC), Deputy Minister: Higher Education and Training Mduduzi Manana; Ndithini Tyhido (KDF Chairperson) The Khayelitsha Development Forum (KDF) in partnership with the Khayelitsha Community Trust (KCT), False Bay College and Ithalomso Projects co-hosted the Khayelitsha Skills Development Summit (KSDS) on 3-4 October 2014 at False Bay...

3RC gives tip on how to study for exams

When final exams get started and for many of you the main priority is to achieve good results. But how? Kay Cheytanov, MD Studying hard is half the job but to study effectively is the real key to successful learning. Everybody is different and just like your taste in music is different to that of others, the way you study is different. We’ve outlined 5 different methods to help you study for the end of year exams and hopefully, they’ll...

SALGA to support physical education at schools

The Portfolio Committees on Sport and Recreation and Basic Education have welcomed the decision to include South African Local Government Association (SALGA) into the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on school sport. The committees on Tuesday said both departments have decided to include SALGA in the MoU that they signed in 2011, and the committees believe that this will create a positive relationship between schools and municipalities. “… ...

University of Mpumalanga to employ about 600 staff

The University of Mpumalanga is expected to employ between 400 to 600 teaching staff over the next few years, says acting University Vice Chancellor and Principal, Professor John Shongwe. Shongwe said the university will also employ thousands of administrative staff and increase enrolment next year. “The university will advertise more than 40 administrative positions … in the coming few weeks. We will take about 250 more students in 2015 and...

Best of luck to Matric Class of 2018

President Jacob Zuma and Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga have wished the country’s matric learners well ahead of their final examinations on Monday. "We urge the learners to study hard but also to give themselves time to rest.  We also appeal to parents not to put too much pressure to provide support and encouragement. We want all our learners to do well in the exams,” said President Zuma on Sunday. This as the majority of...

SAA warns against fraudulent Sites on Cadet Pilot Development Programme

South African Airlines (SAA) has warned the public about fraudulent websites that reportedly have information on the Cadet Pilot Development Programme. “Those websites contain false and/or misleading information about SAA’s Cadet Pilot Development Programme and cabin crew recruitment process. “SAA would like to clarify that it does not have any relationship whatsoever with those (websites) and the individuals behind them,” said SAA...

NYDA invites matriculants to apply for scholarships 2018

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has invited young matriculants to apply for scholarships. The NYDA is accepting applications from students who have excelled in their studies and want to pursue studies in courses that fall within the priority growth sectors, and critical and scarce skills areas as outlined in the labour planning frameworks of the country. NYDA Chairperson Yershen Pillay said they would ensure the students get to...