Sep 9, 2022
TikTok has partnered with public WiFi company ThinkWiFi to pilot 50 free WiFi hotspots in Soweto, Gugulethu, Khayelitsha and Bushbuckridge. This is a move by the entertainment platform to drive awareness and advocacy relating to the digital divide and the need for...
Sep 7, 2022
Ahead of International Literacy Day on 8 September, stories about South Africa’s poor literacy rates take the spotlight. The statistics are alarming; eight out of 10 grade 4 learners can’t read for meaning; while the adult literacy rate is 87%. Digital...
Sep 7, 2022
As the world commemorates International Literacy Day on 8 September 2022, South Africa is reminded of how online learning has enriched the country’s education system. Numerous learners benefit from feature-rich digital resources, and countless others can improve...
Sep 1, 2022
The Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) has partnered with the Cortex Hub to provide access to critical digital skills to young people. The partnership, with a Memorandum of Understanding, signed on 29...
Aug 31, 2022
SAS has partnered with three South African universities to launch the Teachers4DataAnalytics program, a teacher training initiative that aims to reach hundreds of teachers and provide them with the knowledge and tools to inspire their students to pursue careers in...
Jul 19, 2022
The past few years have shown that the traditional approach to education is unsustainable, with technology opening up new platforms for learner engagement. On Friday 29 July from 10h30am to 15h30, prominent academics and business leaders will engage with this year’s...
