Renowned economist Dawie Roodt said this week that most public universities in South Africa should be closed because they are not producing the required skills. He gave some examples, such as the need for electricians, and asserted that the humanities are at the bottom of the skills set production. While theology specifically was not mentioned… Continue reading Economist Dawie Roodt’s Call for the Closure of Public Universities is an irritant Response to Growing Calls for African Institutions to Decolonise Western-Dominated Curriculum
Tag: EDUCATION
Do Overhyped Graduations Numb Black Youth to Systemic Exclusion and University Failure in South Africa?
Autumn graduation ceremonies at South African universities have become a celebration, joy and cultural display spectacle. Dancing, ululating and traditional performances such as indlamu fill auditoriums and social media feeds. On the surface, these jubilant ceremonies reflect pride and achievement, especially among Black students who have traversed significant socio-economic and structural hurdles to obtain their… Continue reading Do Overhyped Graduations Numb Black Youth to Systemic Exclusion and University Failure in South Africa?
BRICS countries to simplify process of validating degrees obtained abroad
Representatives from BRICS nations convened to strengthen cooperation on the mutual recognition of academic qualifications, aiming to simplify and streamline the process of validating degrees obtained abroad. This is reported by the official website of Brazil’s Ministry of Education. The discussions were held virtually and included delegations from Brazil, China, Egypt, Russia, South Africa, and… Continue reading BRICS countries to simplify process of validating degrees obtained abroad
From Legislature to Lecture Halls: Limpopo Speaker Makoma Makhurupetje Earns Her PhD
LIMPOPO – In a proud moment for the Limpopo Legislature, the African National Congress (ANC) and many people from all spheres of society, Dr Makoma Makhurupetje, Speaker of the Legislature, has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Administration by the University of Limpopo. Makhurupetje, the ANC’s provincial executive committee (PEC) member and former… Continue reading From Legislature to Lecture Halls: Limpopo Speaker Makoma Makhurupetje Earns Her PhD
University of Mpumalanga Appoints Prof Meyiwa as a New Vice-Chancellor
The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) has appointed seasoned feminist scholar Prof Thenjiwe Meyiwa, as the new vice-chancellor, effective from October 1, 2025. Meyiwa will succeed Prof Thoko Mayekiso, who has been the institution’s vice -chancellor and principal since its establishment in 2014. The UMP council chairperson Sabelo Mahlalela said they took Meyiwa’s recognised academic standing… Continue reading University of Mpumalanga Appoints Prof Meyiwa as a New Vice-Chancellor
UNISA Strengthens International Partnerships with Hungarian Universities
UNISA has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Óbuda University in Hungary to boost collaboration in engineering and technology disciplines that are central to Unisa’s 10 catalytic niche areas. This follows a similar deal signed earlier in 2025 with Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary’s oldest and largest university. The agreements were finalised during the Hungarian-South… Continue reading UNISA Strengthens International Partnerships with Hungarian Universities
Iran prepares large-scale AI training programme for one million schoolchildren
Iran plans to train one million schoolchildren and train 100,000 teachers in artificial intelligence (AI). This is reported by Mehr News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS. IA cites a statement by Vice-President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy Hossein Afshin. He was speaking at a meeting with Education Minister Reza Morad Sahraei and members… Continue reading Iran prepares large-scale AI training programme for one million schoolchildren
Egypt plans to expand establishment of nurseries and kindergartens
Egypt held a meeting of the Higher Consultative Committee for Human Capital Development. The meeting discussed measures to improve the education and healthcare systems, according to Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, emphasised the importance of integrating these spheres to… Continue reading Egypt plans to expand establishment of nurseries and kindergartens
The Colonial Legacy of Education and Its Enduring Legacy in the Naked Prince
Education remains a highly contentious subject in the African context. Historically, it has served as both a powerful instrument of empowerment, opening avenues for individual and societal advancement, and a tool of insidious subjugation, used to enforce colonial ideologies and erode indigenous knowledge systems. The enduring intersection of knowledge, power and the lingering residue of… Continue reading The Colonial Legacy of Education and Its Enduring Legacy in the Naked Prince
Xi Focus: Xi stresses role of Education in supporting Sci-tech, Talent development
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday stressed strengthening the role of education in supporting scientific and technological advancement as well as talent development. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, called for a deep understanding of the needs of Chinese modernization for… Continue reading Xi Focus: Xi stresses role of Education in supporting Sci-tech, Talent development