With the South African government's recent closure of public schools to prevent the further spread of Covid-19, many educational institutions are having to radically rethink their approach in the ever-changing local schooling environment. For the nation's K-12 learners (Grade 1 to Grade 12) in particular, the health crisis has been highly disruptive, and teachers have scrambled to find ways of keeping learners engaged and motivated in an atmosphere rife with anxiety and change. Already, many learners have had to adjust to home and blended learning models, relying on virtual platforms and mobile devices to carry on with their studies.
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With the South African government's recent closure of public schools to prevent the further spread of Covid-19, many educational institutions are having to radically rethink their approach in the ever-changing local schooling environment. For the nation's K-12 learners (Grade 1 to Grade 12) in particular, the health crisis has been highly disruptive, and teachers have scrambled to find ways of keeping learners engaged and motivated in an atmosphere rife with anxiety and change. Already, many learners have had to adjust to home and blended learning models, relying on virtual platforms and mobile devices to carry on with their studies.
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As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, passed by the US Congress in March, people who do not usually itemise deductions for their taxes can claim a deduction for charitable donations in the 2020/2021 financial year. This change offers a glimmer of hope for some South African non-profit organisations (NPOs) and universities who are struggling due to diminished funding.
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As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, passed by the US Congress in March, people who do not usually itemise deductions for their taxes can claim a deduction for charitable donations in the 2020/2021 financial year. This change offers a glimmer of hope for some South African non-profit organisations (NPOs) and universities who are struggling due to diminished funding.
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The disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic has seriously impacted business, leaving companies to scrutinize their spend which includes the costs incurred by B-BBEE and skills development.
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The disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic has seriously impacted business, leaving companies to scrutinize their spend which includes the costs incurred by B-BBEE and skills development.
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Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, on Monday officially opened the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) 2021 application cycle.
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Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, on Monday officially opened the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) 2021 application cycle.
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"The last four months have thrown open the playbook on how we should be addressing the educational challenges facing [orphaned and vulnerable] learners and students in our townships," says James Donald, CEO for the Tomorrow Trust, a non-profit organisation (NPO) with 15 years' experience in educating under-resourced youth.
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The quality subject offerings in the fields of atmospheric science, clinical medicine, education, hospitality and tourism management, and public health at the North-West University (NWU) have elevated the university in global rankings. It is also a great achievement for the NWU to be ranked first in the region for mathematics.
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