RPL is paved with good intentions

What has become of this policy, which aims to offer a second chance at education success? comments (0)

We will bite our tongues no more

Language must be one of the pillars of the struggle to ‘decolonise’ the humanities. comments (3)

Small business finds Setas wanting

A closer working relationship must be established between education authorities and employers. comments (0)

Prisoners achieve 79.25% matric pass rate

The Correctional Services department has reported a total of 79.25% of prisoners who wrote national senior certificate examinations passed in 2012. comments (19)

The enduring fallacies that plague official skills policies

The role of private-sector employers needs far greater recognition in government's thinking. comments (0)

Vocational educational not an 'option for losers'

If the perception that vocational education is an "option for losers" persists, unemployment and social instability will continue to escalate. comments (2)

Midterm budget: More money thrown at skills training

But analysts have questioned whether the colleges have the necessary capacity to deal with large intakes, writes Faeeza Ballim. comments (0)

Skills and vocational training need rethink on qualifications

The green paper suggests some good changes to the system, but it still falls short on practicalities. comments (0)