Manamela warns prospective students against bogus institutions

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has warned prospective students against illegal higher education institutions.   He has urged private education providers not to mislead students and advised parents to conduct proper checks before making any payments.   Department Spokesperson Matshepo Seedat says parents and students must check the status of private colleges with…

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KZN school celebrates third consecutive 100% matric pass rate

Sibusisiwe Comprehensive Technical High School pass rate figures. Educators of Sibusisiwe Comprehensive Technical High School at Umbumbulu in KwaZulu-Natal say being under resourced has not deterred them from ensuring a 100% matric pass rate for three consecutive years. The overpopulated rural school has been engulfed by many social and economic challenges. However, against all odds,…

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MEC notes stationery delivery issues at some KZN schools

KwaZulu-Natal Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka KwaZulu-Natal Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka has acknowledged challenges in the delivery of stationery to some schools ahead of the reopening of schools on Wednesday.   Hlomuka says many of the province’s top performing schools are in rural areas and remain under-resourced.   He adds that no district in the province recorded a pass…

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Ramathuba pledges continued support for 30% pass mark

Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba (L) alongside Education MEC Lerule Ramakhanya (centre) and Executive Mayor of Capricorn District, Councillor Mamedupi Teffo Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba says she will continue to support the 30% pass mark. Some critics have argued that it is too low and masks deeper issues in the education sector. Ramathuba has,…

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