IN CONVERSATION WITH THABANG MAPONYA, CEO OF GRADUATE FUND MANAGEMENT, ON FINANCIAL STRESS ON STUDENTS AND AVOIDING IT

The university of Johannesburg has launched its UJ Digital Project, a Digital learning initiative that offers students higher education programmes via an online platform. We were joined by Devotion Nyathi, Media Officer for equal Education at UJ.

The future of universities in South Africa is marked by challenges and opportunities, including the need to address underfunding, promote innovation and embrace digital transformation. Joining us for this conversation, Dr. Mario Landman.

An article penned by Jenny Reid titled “Skills over degrees: Redefining job qualifications in South Africa. Jenny cites that in today's evolving job market, a university degree is no longer the only pathway to success in South Africa. Increasing employers are valuing practical skills and hands-on expertise over formal qualifications,…

Efficient Group Economist Dawie Roodt proposes that some public universities be closed and converted into colleges because they're not producing the right skills compared to the private ones that provide high-quality education.

Teaching is often not seen as a prestigious or aspirational career. Poor Working Conditions Financial Disincentives, Lack of Role Models & Inspiration the list goes on and on. Joining us for this conversation Dr. Ngema General Secretary of NAPTOSA.