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South Africa’s education crisis: Rethinking matric pass marks and vocational training
As South Africa reflects on the latest matric results, some in jubilation, some in sadness, academia faces a very harsh reality in that if we are, as a society, to succeed on a socio-economic level, we need to urgently rethink passing grades and a singular focus on university degrees.
It is time to have a national dialogue involving key stakeholders from government, business, academia, and civil society as to whether we are doing our youth and – as a result, our future leaders – a disservice through keeping the pass mark at 30% and 40%, even if only a minuscule percentage achieve that bare minimum in matric.
(To pass, students must achieve 40% in a home language, 40% in a further two subjects and 30% in another three additional subjects.)
Trevolin is Deaf and Determined to Break Barriers of Communication
While Trevolin Pillay describes himself as “just a simple Deaf person from Chatsworth, KwaZulu-Natal”, he is also determined to break the barriers of communication between the deaf and hearing in this world.
He was born profoundly deaf, but has not allowed that to deter him or define his path to success. He was the top learner in all the grades in school and received many awards, including the DUX award.
After school, Trevolin made history as one of the first groups of six Deaf students to have completed a bachelor’s degree in IT at Belgium Campus iTversity – and the first Deaf student to achieve it magna cum laude.
New policy could redefine recognition for SA’s private tertiary institutions
The Department of Higher Education and Training’s new draft Policy for Recognition of South African Higher Education Institutional Types is set to transform South Africa’s higher education system by offering greater recognition to private higher education institutions.
Belgium Campus iTversity shines at the 2025 SAPHE Excellence Awards
A joint safety operation led by AfriForum’s Noord van die Berg Neighbourhood Watch achieved major success over the weekend with the arrest of a suspect linked to multiple attacks, burglaries, and cable theft incidents in the Akasia area.
Noord van die Berg Neighbourhood Watch Takes on Crime
A joint safety operation led by AfriForum’s Noord van die Berg Neighbourhood Watch achieved major success over the weekend with the arrest of a suspect linked to multiple attacks, burglaries, and cable theft incidents in the Akasia area.
Eskom makes gains in containing electricity breach
Eskom has largely resolved a breach in its online vending system (OVS) that allowed people to obtain free electricity.
On the couch: Using AI to build the foundational learning for Deaf people
…Hudson speaks to Edward van Niekerk from Belgium Campus iTversity about the challenges and exciting possibilities there are, when we bring AI and Deaf education together in a South African context. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is …
Empowering SA youth to lead green tech revolution
As climate urgency intensifies, South Africa’s youth hold the key to a greener future. By aligning education with innovation, institutions like Belgium Campus are empowering young leaders to shape sustainable solutions, create jobs, and transform the economy.
Belgium Campus iTversity creates agile and modernised IT infrastructure with Braintree
Cybersecurity has transcended the simple realm of firewalls and antivirus software – it is now a dynamic field requiring constant innovation to keep pace with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) -powered cyber threats.