Technology could transform mother tongue education

Technology could transform mother tongue education

Despite South Africa’s constitutional right to education in one’s preferred language, children not learning in their mother tongue continue to underperform when compared to those who do. With R99-million earmarked to support the expansion of mother tongue instruction...
An integrated approach to project management

An integrated approach to project management

UJ’s journey toward a unified project management approach began with the vision of Dr Mpoti Ralephata, chief operating officer, who sought to standardise project management practices across his domain within the university. This constitutes six departments, namely:...

We need to develop well-rounded graduates in the age of tech

The landscape of ICT in higher education is rapidly evolving. With the advent of new technologies, changing job market demands, and the increasing importance of digital literacy across all sectors, public universities and private institutions in South Africa must...

Bringing SA teachers to the edge of AI

The role of teachers has been inextricably linked to societal progress, with technological advancements often serving as catalysts for educational transformation. By Yesh Surjoodeen, MD of HP Southern Africa From the advent of the printing press to the introduction of...

Closing SA’s education gaps with AI

AI is expanding quickly in South Africa, with some industries moving faster than others, leaving sectors like education behind. Jaco Oosthuizen, Rectron category manager for mobility looks at how the country’s education sector can quickly adopt AI to solve...