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Public release of the offender’s registry is welcomed by education psychologist

As of March 2025, the public will have access to the National Register for Sex Offenders. Speaking across VOC's airwaves, Professor Salomé Human-Vogel, Associate professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Pretoria said this is a significant victory as organisations have been promoting this change. “It also comes as a startling statistic from a recent survey showed that more than 16,000 instructors have criminal histories that […]

today4 February 2025

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Sadtu launches campaign to combat education budget cuts

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) launched its "Go Public Fund Education Campaign" on Friday to push back against ongoing education budget cuts, which will affect more than 2000 educators at the end of the 2024 academic year. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Friday, Western Cape Sadtu secretary Sibongile Kwazi emphasized the importance of prioritizing education in national budgets, particularly in times of financial strain. “When […]

today27 September 2024

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International Literacy Day

By Rachel Mohamed As South Africa observes International Literacy Day designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), it is important to highlight South Africa’s poor literacy rates. VOC News took to the streets to gauge public opinion on literacy in the country. Cape Town residents voiced their concerns, stating the literacy rate in South Africa is poor considering the youth are struggling to get employment and […]

today10 September 2024

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TEARS Foundation calls for comprehensive education on sexual assault

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The recent sexual assault of Refilwe Mafokeng by three teenagers has sparked intense discussions on social media, exposing the pervasive issue of sexual assault within South African society. Business Development Manager at TEARS Foundation, Britney Myburgh, addressed the concerning matter in an interview with VOC Breakfast on Thursday, sharing insights on the urgent need for comprehensive sexual education. Myburgh emphasized the widespread nature of sexual assault in […]

today21 December 2023

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Education remains a critical tool for meaningful human development: Maya

Education is a critical tool for self-advancement, meaningful human development and reshaping and developing communities, deputy chief justice Mandisa Maya said on Friday. Delivering an address at Mpumalanga University, which was celebrating its 10th anniversary, Maya said: “We also know that it is essential for institutions of higher learning to respond to the living conditions and needs of their communities to enable them to improve their socioeconomic circumstances and make […]

today3 November 2023

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Higher Education Minister in process of developing Sign Language program at tertiary level

By Kouthar Sambo The College of Cape Town officially launched the opening of the TVET (CCT) Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Skills Center on Friday. Speaking to the VOC News at the event, Minister for Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, Dr. Blade Nzimande (MP) said that he does not want those who failed Matric to feel deprived from success, which is the main objective of TVET colleges. “We want our youngsters […]

today30 July 2023

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The Impact of Social Conditions on Education: A Burden for Government and Educators

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The state of schools is profoundly affected by various social conditions that students face, including single-parent households, learners with mental illnesses or physical disabilities such as foetal alcohol syndrome. This issue has become a matter of concern for both the government and educators. Anthea Adriaanse, spokesperson for the Progressive Principals' Association, recently shared her insights on this matter during an interview with VOC Breakfast on Wednesday, 21 […]

today21 June 2023

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Parents role in a child’s education

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The role of parents and guardians in their children's education is crucial for their overall development and academic success. However, many parents face challenges in fulfilling this role due to various reasons such as time constraints and a lack of knowledge about modern school curricular. To ensure children's educational journey is supported, it is essential for parents to show genuine interest in their child's school activities and engage with the […]

today12 June 2023

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Basic Education confident all learners will be accommodated

The Department of Education says it’s confident that all learners who have not been placed, will be accommodated in Gauteng schools soon. Schools in the inland provinces re-opened on Wednesday, with some children still not enrolled. Parents visited district offices hoping to find suitable schools for their children. The education department has asked parents to give them about a week to place all the affected learners. However, some parents outside the […]

today13 January 2023

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