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Vacancy List 2008

Launch of National Science Week - 2008

Minister of Science and Technology, Mosibudi Mangena , will officially launch National Science Week (NSW) on 08 May 2008 at the University of North West in Potchefstroom.The NSW is an annual country-wide event led by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), supported by the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA). more..

Infrastructure Improvement Programme Benefits Schools

The Gauteng Department of Education received four upgraded schools from the Twenty Prioritized Township Programme (20PTP) at a glittering event held at Ekujuleni Primary School in Sebokeng at Emfuleni Local Municipality. The programme has prioritized the upgrading of sixteen schools in Gauteng, but presently only four have been completed. more..

Partnering in Addressing Skills Shortage in Gauteng

The Corporate World is beginning to do its bit to support a culture of teaching and learning in Gauteng schools. The Joy Mining Machinery (JMM) South Africa, initiated a skills development partnership with the Jabulani Technical High School. more..

Tips for Gauteng Schools to Deal with Violence

Violence is a serious societal problem, but more especially in public schools. Without addressing this pertinent issue of school violence, it is going to be a futile exercise to try and improve the quality of Gauteng Education, since regardless of how good the teachers or curriculum are, violence makes it difficult for effective teaching and learning to take place. more..

Sport is Crucial for Quality Education

Education is central to the achievement of all Millenium Development Goals and sport has a natural place in education, whether the approach used is formal and non-formal. more..