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New creative industries tertiary institution to launch in Randburg
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A new tertiary institution dedicated to advancing education in the creative industries is set to be launched in February 2026 at the Media City Studios in Randburg in Johannesburg.
The Media City Academy aims to bridge the gap between study and practice by offering accredited programmes that combine academic learning with direct industry exposure.
The model aligns with the National Development Plan and the National Skills Development Plan, which call for stronger industry partnerships and practical pathways to empower the youth for future careers.
The Media City Academy aims to bridge the gap between study and practice by offering accredited programmes that combine academic learning with direct industry exposure.
The model aligns with the National Development Plan and the National Skills Development Plan, which call for stronger industry partnerships and practical pathways to empower the youth for future careers.
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Funda Wande empowers teachers to boost literacy and numeracy
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The non-profit organisation Funda Wande, is empowering teachers to teach literacy and numeracy more effectively by fostering reading comprehension and mathematical confidence among learners from Grade R to 3.
Research indicates that learners who read with understanding by Grade 4 have a greater chance of academic success throughout their education and beyond.
Research indicates that learners who read with understanding by Grade 4 have a greater chance of academic success throughout their education and beyond.
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Gauteng MEC Matome Chiloane leads NSC pledge signing
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The Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane, led the official National Senior Certificate Pledge Signing Ceremony in Rossmore in Johannesburg.
The event preceded the start of the 2025 NSC Examinations, which officially commenced on Tuesday for Grade 12 across the country.
The pledge reinforces the importance of ethical behaviour in the conduct of examinations, while fostering a sense of responsibility and pride among learners as they officially begin the final milestone in their schooling journey.
The event preceded the start of the 2025 NSC Examinations, which officially commenced on Tuesday for Grade 12 across the country.
The pledge reinforces the importance of ethical behaviour in the conduct of examinations, while fostering a sense of responsibility and pride among learners as they officially begin the final milestone in their schooling journey.
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