Independent Thinking, 11th edition, September 2016
Eleventh edition, September 2016
The latest edition of the Independent Thinking covers a range of issues including:Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education and Training Independent Thinking, 10th edition, August 2016
In this edition of the Independent Thinking, the stories include student housing, accolades for UKZN accounting students in international students, workers and skills development, new Limpopo campus, NSF and TVET colleges collaborate on skills development, professional development for TVET Campus Managers, verification of public service qualifications, and WIL and WBL online registration.
Tenth edition, August 2016
Dr BN Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education and Training
Ms T Jumo, journalist, College of Law and Management Studies, UKZN
Mr E Majadibodu, Special Advisor to the Minister of Higher Education and Training
Dr BN Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education and Training
Dr BN Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education and Training
Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education and Training
Dr S Lloyd, Director, National Qualifications Framework Directorate
Ms L Mapaseka, Information Systems Directorate
Independent Thinking, 9th edition, July 2016
In this edition of the Independent Thinking, the stories included are making the best career choices, Motheo TVET College's Belinda Mokoena as a graduate of the Association of Accounting Technicans programme, distance learning options for artisans, Minister Nzimande's trip to the USA and Canada to forge partnerships, changing the demographics of the accountancy profession, Minister Nzimande's opinion piece on today's students understanding the message of 1976, the National Skills Fund and Denel artisan partnership, and three new research chairs awarded in South Africa. Ninth edition, July 2016 Be the best you can be: Make the right choice – and decide your future | Part 2 Trudi van Wyk, Chief Director, Career Development Services, Department of Higher Education and Training Accounting for the employability of Youth Bankseta Distance learning options for artisans Roshin Schmidt, Marketing Office, False Bay TVET College Minister visits USA and Canada to forge partnerships Ghaleeb Jeppie, Chief Director, International Relations, Department of Higher Education and Training Changing the demographics of the accountancy profession Karin Iten, Project Manager: Marketing and Communications, South African Institute of Chartered Accountants Today's students understand the message of 1976 Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education and Training National Skills Fund and Denel partner to train Artisans Rani Padayachey, Head: Denel Technical Academy Three new SA Research Chairs awarded Department of Science and Technology and the National Research Foundation
Independent Thinking, 8th edition, June 2016 In this edition, the Independent Thinking supplement focuses on Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges – the role of TVET Colleges in post-school education and training, the profiling of two successful TVET College graduates, infrastructure development, as well as the international Going Global conference which has held in Cape Town in May, the landmark Higher Education Bill which passed and the National Plan for Post-school Education and Training. This supplement is a partnership between the Department of Higher Education and Training and the Independent Media Group. Eighth Edition, June 2016
In pursuit of excellence: Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges
Keith Loynes, Project Manager, TVET Colleges, Department of Higher Education and Training
Rise up and shine
Claudia Albrechts, Lecturer, College of Cape Town
College opens new rural campus
Nashveer Nemesar, Marketing, Branding and Communications Specialist, Majuba TVET College
New TVET College Campuses reach rural areas
Steve Mommmen, Director, Public TVET Colleges, Department of Higher Education and Training
Star performer: Student sets a new record with 20 distinctions
Thokozani Ndhlovu, Communication Officer, Gert Sibande TVET College
SA's 50 public TVET Colleges offer quality learning for all
Going Global: International educationists collaborate to share solutions to common problems
Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education and Training
Higher Education Bill passed in Parliament
Mduduzi Manana, Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training National plan for Post-school Education and Training Thandi Lewin, Chief Director, National Post-school Education and Training Planning Coordination, Department of Higher Education and Training
Independent Thinking, 7th edition, May 2016
In this edition, the Independent Thinking supplement covers the 2016/17 budget as well as work being carried out with the Strategic Infrastructure Projects, an update on the built environment skills, the advent of new skills, the partnerships with the Mpumlanga and Eastern Cape provinces and an overview of the recent Human Research Development Council summit.
This supplement is a partnership between the Department of Higher Education and Training and the Independent Media Group.
Seventh Edition, May 2016
Empowering our people: Real increases to the DHET's budget celebrated | Page 2 | Page 3
Dr BN Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education and Training
Skills for growth and development
Ms A Bird, Head, Special Projects, Department of Higher Education and Training
Candidate programmes for professionals receive growing support
Dr A Lawless, Expert Advisor (Special Projects) to the Department of Higher Education and Training
New skills for new jobs
Ms A Bird, Head, Special Projects, Department of Higher Education and Training
DHET formalises partnerships with the Premiers of Mpumalanga and Eastern Cape
Mr V Mathonsi, Director, Special Projects, Department of Higher Education and Training
Skilling the country – a call for action on partnerships
Mr S Pondomse, Director, Human Resources Development Council
Independent Thinking, 6th edition, April 2016
In this edition, the Independent Thinking supplement covers post-school training and education issues such as university transformation and focuses in particular on the University of Mpumalanga and Sol Plaatje in Kimberley (Northern Cape province).
This supplement is a partnership between the Department of Higher Education and Training and the Independent Media Group.
Sixth Edition, April 2016
The tale of two universities
Dr Diane Parker, Deputy Director-General, University education, Department of Higher Education and Training
The tale: The development of the higher education landscape will not stop with these two universities
Dr Diane Parker, Deputy Director-General, University education, Department of Higher Education and Training
Ambitious visions: Kimberley and the Northern Cape
Professor Y Ballim, Vice-Chancellor of Sol Plaatje University
Demoracy and inclusiveness
Mr L Hansen, New Universities Project Management Team
Free to develop: Pioneering a new dawn
Professor T Mayekiso, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mpumalanga
Quality experience for all students
Dr P Maminza, Dean of Students, University of Mpumalanga
A sense of place: Fresh curricula for new challenges at Sol Plaatje
Professor Y Ballim, Vice-Chancellor of Sol Plaatje University
Independent Thinking, 5th edition, March 2016
The March edition of the Independent Thinking supplement covers post-school training and education issues such as the Human Resources Development Council of South Africa and various of its initiatives, occupations in high demand, viewing skills and development differently, post-school education and training (PSET) as a means to building of critical consciousness, monitoring PSET and SAQA's intention of targeting fraudulent qualifications.
This supplement is a partnership between the Department of Higher Education and Training and the Independent Media Group.
Fifth Edition, March 2016
"Tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare today"
Cyril Rampahosa, Deputy President of South Africa and chairperson of the Human Resources Development Council of South Africa
A quick guide to the Human Resource Development Council of South Africa
www.hrdcsa.org.za
Calling for skilful action
Shadrack Mpondomse, Director, Human Resource Development Council of South Africa
The power of partnerships
Shadrack Mpondomse, Director, Human Resource Development Council of South Africa
Clearing the blockages that stifling development
Keith Loynes, Project Manager, Department of Higher Education and Training
Occupations in high demand
Angela Church, Communications Consultant to the Director-General, Department of Higher Education and Training
Fast-tracking development for the benefit of all
Shadrack Mpondomse, Director, Human Resource Development Council of South Africa
Adapt and die": Alternative views on skills and development | Part 2
Britt Baatjies, Research associate, Centre for Education Rights and Transformation, University of Johannesburg & the Education Policy Consortium
"If the mind is fuzzy the eyes can't see": A dialogue on post-schooling
Elijah Chiwota, Editor, SA Labour Bulletin
Monitoring Post-School Education and Training
Mapaseka Letho, Deputy-Director, Information Systems Coordination
New SAQA Board will target fraudulent qualifications
Thabo Masemola, Minister of Higher Education and Training
Independent Thinking, 4th edition, February 2016
The February edition of the Independent Thinking supplement is now out. In this collaboration between the Department of Higher Education and Training and the Independent Media Group, post-school issues such as the new University of Pretoria residence, the Higher Education Amendment Bill, the National Skills Fund, TVETs, two new universities as well as the community colleges, amongst others, are covered.
Fourth Edition, February 2016
New residence opens at the University of Pretoria
Brenda Swart, Director, Financial and Physical Planning, Department of Higher Education and Training
Minister of Nzimande engages with stakeholders
Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education and Training
Higher Education Amendment Bill unpacked
Professor C de Beer, Interim Vice-Chancellor, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Apprenticeships for the 21st century
Mr K Duncan, CEO, Swiss South African Co-operative Initiative (SSACI)
TVET colleges: A pathway to prosperity
Mr Keith Loynes, Project Manager, Department of Higher Education and Training
NSF: Skilling the nation
Mr M Macikama, Executive Officer, National Skills Fund
Brics Education Ministers sign joint declaration and memorandum of understanding
Mr T Masemola, Ministry of Higher Education and Training
Construction of two new universities promotes workplace skills
Mr M Burk, DHET New Universities Project Management Team: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
Community Education and Training College Councils inaugurated
Dr EB Mahlobo, Acting Deputy Director-General, Vocational and Continuing Education and Training
Free Career Advice: Start planning your career now
Ms T van Wyk, Director, Career Development, Open and Distance Learning, Department of Higher Education and Training
Chinese Government Scholarships for SA students 2016
Department of Higher Education and Training
Independent Thinking, Edition 3, January 2016
The third edition of the education-focused supplement is now available for download. In this edition, the following areas of interest were covered
Third Edition, January 2016
Post-school education and training opportunities
Minister of Higher Education and Training, Blade Nzimande
CACH can help you find your place
Department of Higher Education and Training, Dr EL van Staden, Chief Director: Academic Planning and Management Support
Financial supports access to post-school education and training
Department of Higher Education and Training, Pearl Whittle, Director: Management Support
TVET colleges: Focused on employability
Department of Higher Education and Training, Keith Loynes
It's cool to be a 21st century artisan
Department of Higher Education and Training, Palesa Rakometsi
Accessing higher education and succeeding in it
Department of Higher Education and Training, Dr W Green, Acting Chief Director: Academic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Dr Diane Parker is the Deputy Director-General: University Education
Independent Thinking, Second Edition, 8 November 2015
In this second collaborative issue between the national Department of Higher Education and Training and Independent Newspapers, issues such as free education, transformation of staffing at universities, progress on systemic transformation, a curriculum and the need for a dynamic world-class university and technical and vocational system are covered
Second Edition, 8 November 2015
Higher Education Summit, Durban 2015
Dr Blade Nzimande Minister of Higher Education and Training
What is 'free education for all' really mean?
Dr Diane Parker, Deputy Director-General: University Education, Department of Higher Education and Training
What is a 'curriculum'?
Dr Liz Lange, Vice-Rector: Academic, University of the Free State
Are we making progress with systemic transformation?
Department of Higher Education and Training: Are we making progress with systemic structural transformation of resourcing, access, success, staff and researching in higher education: What does the say?
A comprehensive programme for transforming staffing at universities
Nan Yeld, Director, University Teaching and Learning Development, Department of Higher Education and Training
Needing to learn: #RhodesMustFall and the decolonisation of the university
Leigh-Ann Naidoo, PhD student, University of the Witwatersrand
Tracking undergraduate student access
Department of Higher Education and Training: Are we making progress with systemic structural transformation of resourcing, access, success, staff and researching in higher education: What does the say?
Independent Thinking, First Edition, 16 October 2015
The national Department of Higher Education and Training, in collaboration with the Independent Newspapers, is producing a monthly newspaper supplement on where issues such as transformation, amongst others, are being profiled.
First edition, 16 October 2015
Transforming higher education for a transformed South Africa, Dr Blade Nzimande, Minisiter of Higher Education and Training.
Multi-dimensional approach to readiness for university, Merridy Wilson-Strydom, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Research on Higher Education and Development, University of the Free State.
Transformative students are reflecting on new knowledge, Judy Favish, Director, Institutional Planning, University of Cape Town.
No transformation without student participation, David Maimela, Former president of Sasco (2007-2008) Researcher, Faculty of Political Economy, Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (Mistra).
How black professors can transform higher education, Tshilidzi Marwala, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation, Postgraduate studies and the Library, University of Johannesburg.
The challenge is in transforming the institutional culture, Professor Andre Keet, Director, Institute for Reconciliation and Social Justice, University of the Free State.
Transformation goes beyond eradicating discrimination, John Pampallis, Former special adviser to the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Blade Nzimande. | 