Department warns schools about reopening prematurely
Despite the government saying it could be June before schools begin reopening, some have already called teachers in and held parents’ meetings in preparation for opening sooner
To the teachers of South Africa: We salute you
Teachers are probably some of the most undervalued people in society and often criticised for being ineffective or being chastised for this, that and the other.
‘Saving lives is most important than saving academic year’, say education ministers
Safety comes first, with a tentative June 1 deadline for grades seven and 12 to return to school
Going back to school in the pandemic: ‘We are going to live on prayer’
With schools set to reopen as the lockdown eases, teachers say too few classrooms, dodgy toilets and inadequate water make it difficult to teach safely
Students need unity from leadership, not Twitter wars
Universities South Africa is an important voice that we should look to in the higher education sector. Unfortunately it is often inaudible
‘Online push sets us up for failure’
With on-campus teaching possibly starting only in September, varsities turn to the internet
Still no plan for schools to go back
Learners and teachers are keen to get back to class as government tries to find a workable solution
Jail the thugs who burn, rob and vandalise schools
Gauteng Premier David Makhura tweeted this week that 41 suspects linked to the burning and burglary of schools in the province have been arrested
Covid-19 lockdown pushes Wits University to offer online learning
The university plans to teach online as South Africa’s lockdown continues, and is offering zero-rated data for its teaching sites, as well as computing devices for students
What universities are doing in the fight against Covid-19
While teaching students during lockdown, institutions of higher learning are also using their expertise to make masks, develop vaccines and research labour abuses
LISTEN: Lockdown isn’t designed for kids with extra needs
The department of basic education is providing online resources for learners during the lockdown. But, once again, children with special-education needs are left out
Worship during lockdown – in a different way
The bishop uses WhatsApp to share scripture readings, and prayers and comments with all his congregants during the lockdown
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Covid-19 and Back to School Webinar
If our educators can take care of themselves, they can take care of the children they teach
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5G technology is the future
Besides a healthcare problem Covid-19 is also a data issue and 5G technology, with its lightning speed, can help to curb its spread
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JTI off to court for tobacco ban: Government not listening to industry or consumers
The tobacco ban places 109 000 jobs and 179 000 wholesalers and retailers at risk — including the livelihood of emerging farmers
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Holistic Financial Planning for Professionals Webinar
Our lives are constantly in flux, so it makes sense that your financial planning must be reviewed frequently — preferably on an annual basis
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Undeterred by Covid-19 pandemic, China and Africa hold hands, building a community of a shared future for mankind
It is clear that building a community with a shared future for all mankind has become a more pressing task than ever before
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Wills, Estate Administration and Succession Planning Webinar
Capital Legacy has had no slowdown in lockdown regarding turnaround with clients, in storing or retrieving wills and in answering their questions
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Call for Expression of Interest: Training supply and needs assessment to support the energy transition in South Africa
GIZ invites eligible and professional companies with local presence in South Africa to participate in this tender to support the energy transition
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Obituary: Mohammed Tikly
His legacy will live on in the vision he shared for a brighter more socially just future, in which racism and discrimination are things of the past
