Hamba Bamba Funda Early Childhood & Community Development Orientation Workshop held in Dobsonville

Announcements, News, Press

Caption: Hamba Bamba Funda (HBF) receiving a grant from LIFSA (Local Initiative Fund-South Africa for an ECD project titled: Early Childhood Education training for parents and guardians in under privileged communities. Pictures here are Glory Morake, the Operational Manager at the City of Johannesburg with Monja Boonzaier from HBF as well as Ms Morake and Ms Hendriks Monja from the Department of Social development.

HBF’s Early Childhood & Community Development Orientation Workshop held in Dobsonville

Hamba Bamba Funda (HBF) is a Non-Profit Organization that advocates Early Childhood Education from birth through to 2 years old and is currently running projects in under resourced areas in Soweto, South Africa. Currently Early Childhood programmes start from 2 years and upwards, whereas Hamba Bamba Funda’s SETA accredited program uniquely starts from birth, which gives the child the stimulation and support it needs for building a strong foundation that will last a lifetime.

This month LIFSA (Local Initiative fund – South Africa) which is an initiative of the Government of the principality of Monaco in partnership with the Alliance Française of Johannesburg, with the support of the NGO ILLIS and the Swiss Embassy in South Africa awarded a grant to HBF which will enable HBF to offer formally recognised “Further Education Training Certification in Early Childhood Development “recognised by the registered skills provider ETDP SETA. This unique Early Childhood Education Program supports ECD from birth and facilitates the holistic development of young babies and toddlers. This program will help broaden and build a lifelong learning foundation for the the babies and upskill caregivers/guardians with a view of them being released into the sector, gaining employment, and breaking the cycle of poverty.

The workshop was a huge success with 42 participants turning up.  Government Officials from Social Development Glory Morake and her colleague Pamela Hendriks attended and was highly impressed by the quality of the work that was presented by Founding Director of HBF, Monja Boonzaier.  “We were impressed with the tremendous work HBF is doing for our communities and we hope to have a long-lasting relationship” said Glory Morake.

Monja Boonzaierfounding Director said “I could not have been more proud to see principals and teachers from ECD and youth organisations such as Nanga Vhutsilo, Leratong Hub, Kliptown Youth Project and local Day care centres from Klipspruit, Kliptown and Dobsonville attending our event. 25 participants completed application forms where 10 will be selected to join the training program starting in March this year.”

Sponsors include LIFSA, ILLIS and the Swiss Embassy.

For further information please visit www.hambabambafunda.org

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MatricsMate App Competition Rules

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#MatricsMateApp #MatricResults #Classof2022

SABC Education – MatricsMate App is running an Online Competition using the hashtags #MatricsmateApp, #MatricResults, and #Classof2022. The competition will run on SABC Education’s Facebook page and Twitter account. The competition will start on the 16th of January 2023 until the 1st of February 2023.

To enter, Download the MatricsMate App from your Google Play store or App store or Register via USSD*120*45856# or SMS your exam number to 45856, share the dashboard of your Matricsmate App pre-login or proof of SMS registration on our Facebook, and Twitter platforms, tag your friends, and like our Page.

  1. To enter, you need to be following SABC Education on Facebook, Twitter & SEVA on Instagram, and share your dashboard of the MatricsMate App or share the proof of your SMS registration, and send a screenshot to SABC Education’s social media platforms using the following hashtags #MatricsMateApp #MatricResults #ClassOf2022
  • The MatricsMate App is free for download on Google Play and Apple App Stores. You will need your 13 digits ID number and exam number to register.
  • The competition runs from the 16th of January 2023 to the 1st of February 2023.
  • Winners will be chosen randomly.
  1. Correct entries received by the advertised deadlines will be considered for the draw. Any late entries received will not be taken into consideration.
  1. Winners will be contacted by the SABC to verify the following: name, surname, ID number, address, and all other relevant details.      
  1. Winners who are not contactable by phone or Facebook, Twitter or Instagram direct message at the time of the competition draw will be disqualified after 48 hours and a new winner will be drawn.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
  • The MatricsMate App is open to all South African citizens except directors, members, partners, employees, agents, service providers and consultants of SABC, as well as any SABC employee including agencies, UIP and/or their spouses, life partners, parents, children, brothers, sisters, business partners or associates.
  • The prize will comprise a share of R10 000.00 in airtime vouchers
  • Winners will be announced every week on the following platforms:
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  1. Prizes are not transferable and cannot be deferred or exchanged.
  1. Prizes will be made available to the winners from the 6th of February 2023.
  1. The SABC and its agents accept no responsibility for any problems or technical malfunction of any communication network or any late, lost, incomplete, misdirected, incorrectly submitted, delayed, illegible or corrupted entries. The SABC and its agents are not liable for any costs incurred, responses received or any other consequences of user error.
  1. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  1. Entrants will be deemed to have accepted these rules and agree to be bound by them when entering.
  1. The SABC and its agents reserve the right to cancel, modify or amend the competition rules at any time, if deemed necessary in its opinion, and if circumstances arise outside of their control.

SABC EDUCATION LAUNCHES THE 2022 MATRIC RESULTS CAMPAIGN

Articles, Press, Uncategorized

Issued: 16 January 2023

SABC Education in partnership with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) is launching its Matric Results service which runs from 16 January until 28 February 2023. The Minister of the Department of Basic Education will release the senior certificate results on Thursday, 19th January 2023 and the candidates’ results on Friday, 20th January 2023.

The SABC Education Matric Results service will release the results to all students across all Provinces who have registered using the SMS, USSD and MatricsMate App on the mid-night of the day of the release.

We encourage learners to pre-register using the SABC Education Matric Results service, and just by registering with us you stand the chance to win instant airtime!

Register using any of our registration mechanisms, either SMS or USSD and you stand the chance to WIN your share of R10, 000 in airtime! You can also download our MatricsMate App from Google Play and Apple App Stores to receive your National Senior Certificate Examination results.


Learners should register with their exam number on the platform of their choice to access their results.


Register on our mobile services to receive your 2022 Matric Results:

SMS

  • SMS your exam number to 45856
  • The system verifies the Exam number; your exam number must be correct in order to be accepted.
  • Learners will be charged R1,50 per SMS, free SMS’s do not apply

USSD

  • Dial *120*45856# enter exam number to register
  • You will be charged R1,50 per minute on USSD.
  • Results will be sent to your phone once they are available

MATRICSMATE  APP

  • Download for free from Google Play and Apple App Stores

Should the learners have queries relating to registration and the use of the SABC Education Matric Results service, they can contact our call centre on 011 507 4755, Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm. However, on the day of the release, the call center will operate from Midnight to 5pm.

For further details on the SABC Education Matric Results services, contact Raymond Moruku, Project Manager for Matric Results campaign, SABC Education, morukurk@sabc.co.za or visit www.sabceducation.co.za.

Embargo on the publication of results: 

The 2022 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results will be released at the different schools at 08:00 on Friday, 20 January 2023. These results will be made available to the media houses/service providers on Thursday, 19 January 2023, at 07:00. The publication of results will be embargoed until 06:00 on Friday, 20 January 2023 for all PEDs results, except in the Western Cape.

The Western Cape data will be released to the media houses/service providers on Friday, 20 January 2023 at 12:00. It must be emphasized that the integrity and credibility of the examinations depend on how the results are handled by the various service providers. Failure to abide by the above-mentioned conditions will result in legal action against the recipient of the data, and the recipient will be barred access to all examination results/data in future.

NB: Bursaries are available from NSFAS for any course of study. Contact NSFAS on 08600 NSFAS (0860067327), e-mail info@nsfas.org.za or visit www.nsfas.org.za.

“SABC Education: Enriching Minds, Enriching Lives”.


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Sister V on Call

Press

Sister V on Call is a brand-new Docu-reality show, which is about, dissecting the world of parenting, pregnancy challenges, the culture of childbirth in South Africa as well infant and childcare challenges. The show is a vehicle to tell our own south African stories.

 Sr V and her crack team of Medical professionals provide a unique bespoke service tailored to the needs of her wide range of patients. Every day is a high-wired act of juggling patients.

The patients who visit the Sister V Baby Clinics come from different backgrounds and all have different stories to tell. Not all these patients are pregnant moms, some are moms bringing their babies for immunizations, family planning, teenagers for health advice, grandparents to correct medical and traditional myths.

Patients/Moms share some of their most vulnerable moments and intimate challenges. Sister V and her team will assist to get to the bottom of the concerns and assist them to overcome their challenges.

Each story will be filmed over time, from pregnancy to after birth, but compressed in a single episode to provide viewers with a sense of finality.

Sello Maake KaNcube

Actors, Press

Sello Maake kaNcube was born in Orlando East, Soweto, South Africa in 1960. He later moved to Atteridgeville, Pretoria, where he grew up. Between 1975 and 1977 he went back to live in Soweto and inadvertently became part of the 1976 Soweto Uprising.’ As a child, he enjoyed reciting poetry, and the experience of watching movies is where he got his inspiration and passion for acting from. Hugely inspired by the late South African playwright and director Gibson Kente, he got his professional debut and gone on to establish a formidable career as an actor and director.

Maake kaNcube’s career spans over 40 years in the industry. He is famous for touring The Lion King, as Mufasa and leading a ground-breaking all African cast in ‘Generations’.

He received his honorary SOTIGUI award in November 2021 for his contribution within the African creative industry. FNB Vita also Awarded him Best Performance in a Comedy by a Male for Call Us Crazy. In 2000/2001 he won the Pan African Heritage Broadcast Achievement Award for Drama. Most notably, he won the Dalro Award for Best Actor for ‘The Suit’. In 2011 he won the Naledi award for best actor playing Mandela, in the Rivonia Trial.

On Skeem Saam, he plays the character of Ntate Kganyago. An elegant, good looking and intelligent man. Someone that people seem to be drawn to. He quickly got into a romantic relationship with Jacobeth. From the outside it seems like the perfect relationship, full of spoils, love and laughter. But there are serious red flags that ‘Jacobeth’ is oblivious to. Everyone will soon realise that Ntate Kganyago isn’t the man he masks himself to be.   

See how it all unfolds on #SkeemSaam every weeknight on SABC 1 at 18.30pm

Zizi and Hannibal: A local animated series coming to SABC2!

News, Press, Uncategorized

Meet Zizi, a curious young girl who has a lot of questions about the world around her. Zizi has a friend, Hannibal, a rather awkward but hilarious hippo who accompanies her on daily adventures to the World of Wonders, where they meet many interesting animal friends!

There’s never a dull moment with Zizi and Hannibal! Gogo, Zizi’s wise grandmother is always there to put things into perspective and always encourages Zizi to use her imagination and indulge her sense of wonder.

Tune in on SABC 2 on Mondays at 15h30 to catch Zizi and Hannibal’s African adventure, starting on Monday, 05th December.

This is made possible by Pixxcomm, in collaboration with SABC 2, SABC Education, IDC, and False Bay College.  

School Robotic Coding Software Launched in SA – Supported by Amazon

Press

CoderZ, the acclaimed STEM robotic learning software for pupils from six years and older and used by Amazon for its Future Engineer competition that attracts hundreds of thousands of students worldwide, is now available in South Africa.

To be distributed by Sangari Education, CoderZ, is an online learning environment similar to gaming software that can be accessed from anywhere in the world for programming real and virtual robots.

“The platform enables students to acquire computational thinking, problem solving and creativity skills, together with coding and STEM learning, all via a flexible and scalable virtual robotic coding solution,” said Bez Sangari, MD of Sangari Education. 

“CoderZ leverages technology to maximise the four Cs of education: Critical thinking, Collaboration, Creativity and Communication. It is built on these principles to strengthen STEM learning for preparing today’s pupils for tomorrow’s careers. The role of STEM and computer science will be pivotal for students when the future job market.”

Mr Sangari believes that STEM and Computer Science education are essential for the future and should be universally available to all students. “CoderZ as a platform makes it easy for all students to learn and for educators to teach, without prior coding experience, using robots to bring the subject matter to life,” Mr Sangari added.

“CoderZ is a state-of-the-art training solution for Industry 4.0. By augmenting skills training, introducing new areas of study specific to Industry 4.0 and integrating these into comprehensive programmes, children of six years upwards to high school can be introduced to advanced industry 4.0 training.”

Mr Sangari said the installation of CoderZ is simple. No expensive equipment is needed and learning is self-paced. Tools, guides and progress tracking are provided for teachers and parents. “The majority of educators interviewed said they would recommend CoderZ for teaching computer science and STEM the gamified way.”

Sangari Education plans to implement the Amazon CoderZ Competition in South Africa in which students from all over the world participate.

About Sangari Education

Sangari has a clear vision of what it aims to achieve as an Education Solutions company focusing on Industry 4.0. Sangari is eager to inspire clients with support and training to achieve their full potential. Sangari subscribes to the viewpoint that there is a direct correlation between education and decent jobs. Our philosophy is to apply sound business principles, and together with modern technology we help our clients establish and maintain a modern and efficient education system and in every instance producing measurable results. Our teaching philosophy is founded on augmenting teachers’ skills and making learning exciting for students. Sangari incorporates a blended learning approach that integrates theory with practical experience, creating the ideal teaching and learning environment.

About Intelitek

CoderZ was developed by Intelitek. Since 1982, Intelitek has been a pioneer in robotic training systems for industrial robotics. Now, also in partnership with Yaskawa MotoMan Robotics, Intelitek continues to deliver market leading solutions for schools to prepare graduates for careers in industry, manufacturing and Industry 4.0 Smart Factories. Intelitek combines skill-based training and curriculum, a comprehensive range of competencies, with hands-on workshops that prepare students for jobs in modern industry. Industry 4.0 is the next iteration in the development of modern industry. Starting with the introduction of the Steam engine in the late 1800’s, to the production line and the computer, industry has progressed and changed society. Industry 4.0 is a game changer for manufacturing. Industry 4.0 takes advantage of the latest advances in technology including advanced internet communications capabilities, data science and big data, Internet of things, additive manufacturing and automation/integration. Industry upgrading to Industry 4.0 can benefit from on these new capabilities changing the face of manufacturing and creating economic opportunity.

Five Work Ready Skills Every Graduate Will Need

Articles, Careers, Press

By Cengage Student Ambassador Jayshree Hanragee, a postgraduate student at the University of Pretoria. Jayshree has a Master’s a degree in Anatomy and is currently pursuing her PhD to realise her educational aspirations of a career as an academic. One of the learning tools used by Ms Harangee at the University of Pretoria is Cengage’s SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) which provides online student training and assessment for Microsoft Office and computer concepts. Students observe, practice and actively apply skills live in the Office application, preparing students with the skills they need for academic and professional success. Flexible reporting tools, automatic grading and instant student feedback promote student self- study and help to save instructors’ time. The University of Pretoria use Cengage’s SAM to teach their AIM course. Students use SAM weekly during face-to-face lessons to learn Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint which are vital in preparing them for their future endeavours, both at university and in the workplace.

Here, Ms Harangee talks about her experiences in transitioning from student to working professional and shares her top tips for developing work-ready skills.

From my years as an undergraduate through to working while studying for my Master’s degree, combining study with full-time employment has undoubtedly been a challenge. During this period I have seen many candidates for job roles from all walks of life, each of them diverse in their knowledge, talents and abilities.

The work environment can seem like the survival of the fittest and it has been claimed that recent high school and college graduates are underprepared to enter the workplace when they finish their studies.

The qualities that establish trust, cultivate a leadership mindset and produce productive results are the most valuable in today’s world. So, as a young and inexperienced professional, what can you do to maximise your success when entering the world of work? Here are a few pointers to help you on your way to being job-ready.

  1. Be Realistic

Expecting to get a high-level position at beginners stage is generally an unrealistic goal when searching for your first full-time role. It’s fine to start at the bottom. Finding your dream job in today’s modern and dynamic job market requires flexibility in your approach. You must be willing to attempt new strategies that will help you cast a wide net and boost your chances of being employed. It is obvious that digital technology has had a significant impact on recruitment trends, so take advantage of it.

  1. Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

In the workplace, skills serve as a sort of trade. The more skills you have, the more valued you will be as an employee. Knowing how to effectively collaborate with others and play to people’s strengths is a valuable skill for success when you initially start out. The more you understand how to function in a group, the better you’ll be able to perform as a unit. Without teamwork skills, you’ll be at a disadvantage within the company.

  1. Communication is Key

Another important aspect to consider for your goal of employability is being able to communicate effectively. Always communicate what you want to say in a concise, accurate and suitable manner, and aim to maximise the efficacy of your communications by using methods appropriate to the situation.

  1. Focus on the Solution

Employers reward employees who can work through problems on their own or as part of a team by outlining difficulties, brainstorming options, discussing ideas, and ultimately making sound judgments. Therefore, developing effective problem solving is one of the key attributes that can make you stand out from the crowd.

  1. Confidence Breeds Success

Confidence may appear to be a personality feature, but it is a talent that can be learned, improved and developed just like any other. You can boost your confidence in certain areas simply by practicing; the more you do something, the more confident you will become at it.

Regardless of what industry you desire to work in, these top five skills can help you to perform more effectively in your search for success. Good luck.

About Cengage Skills Access Manager (SAM)

Cengage’s SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) provides online student training and assessment for Microsoft Office and computer concepts. Students observe, practice and actively apply skills live in the Office application, preparing students with the skills they need for academic and professional success. Flexible reporting tools, automatic grading and instant student feedback promote student self- study and help to save instructors’ time. The University of Pretoria use SAM to teach their AIM course. Students use SAM weekly during face-to-face lessons to learn vital Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

About Cengage

Cengage EMEA is part of Cengage Group, a global education technology company dedicated to removing the barriers to higher education and providing every student with access to quality teaching and learning and a brighter future. Focussed on making education more accessible, sustainable and affordable, its product portfolio includes online learning platforms that offers students everything they need in one place – textbooks, eTextbooks, homework, study and assessment tools, and resources to develop employability skills to help them transition successfully into the hugely competitive global workplace. 

Cengage EMEA sells its products and services to over 52 countries throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa, covering a diverse cultural range, each with its own particular and varied curriculum needs for educational solutions.

Jean-Michel Tuji Mukengeshayi

Actors, Press, Skeem Saam, Uncategorized

Jean-Michel was born in Lubumbashi, Congo and he was raised in Jacaranda city, Pretoria. He feels fortunate to have attended schools in both Congo and South Africa with his foundation phase being in Congo. From Grade 5 onwards he attended Glenstantia Primary School, then went on to Hoërskool Lydenburg and The Glen High School, where he matriculated in 2011. Thereafter he attended Rosebank college and SAB&T Academy.

Jean-Michel is most passionate about 3 things: Soccer, God, and Family. He also loves music and enjoys being in front of the camera. He’s been modeling for the past 2 years and has shot a number of TV commercials. “Funny enough, being an actor was never my end goal, but I always wondered how I’d do as an actor. The opportunity to dabble in the arts really happened to find me – a friend had posted something about an agent looking for Congolese actors; I submitted my tape and it was a match made in heaven. I couldn’t believe that it was for Skeem Saam”, he says.

Jean-Michel is a fresh new face to the Skeem Saam family. He plays the character of “Luc” a good-looking, charming young man, who when we first meet him, is admitted into Turf Hospital for having bad headaches. But those headaches quickly disappear after he meets and falls head over heels in love with his doctor, Lizzy Thobakgale. But to Lizzy’s dismay, she soon finds out that Luc is a scammer and has been scamming women out of their money all over the country.

When asked if him and ‘Luc’ have anything in common, this is what he had to say: “In terms of banter, we’re pretty similar. Flirting comes naturally to me as I’m smooth with my words, so ‘Luc’ and I are similar in that regard. But as for scamming, I keep my hands squeaky clean”, he laughs.

Tune in to #SkeemSaam every weeknight on SABC1 at 18.30 pm and Omnibus every Sunday mornings from 9.30.

World Food Day Conference 2022 Solution-Oriented Dialogue around Leave No One Behind and Absorbing the Shocks: Climate Change and Food Security

Announcements, News, Press, Uncategorized

Johannesburg, South Africa: SABC Education, The Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and vikela earth are jointly organising the virtual World Food Day Conference 2022. The Conference aims to support the credo of  “Absorbing the Shocks on Climate Change and Food Security”.

The Conference will be looking at how to transform into a world free of hunger, through a critical review of investments in research and development for innovation, the governance of resources, healthier diets and more sustainable production, stronger value chains, inclusion and social protection, and climate-smart finance.

In the face of the current global crises, global solutions are more important than ever. By aiming for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, we can transform agrifood systems and implement sustainable and holistic solutions that allow for development in the long term, inclusive economic growth, and greater resilience. A sustainable world is one where everyone counts.  Food security is imperative for human survival with dignity.

The Virtual Conference will be held on Tuesday, 25th October 2022 from 15:00 – 17:00 CAT and is free and open to anyone wishing to attend. The registration link can be found here: ​​

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqcemtqzwtHdP1p4-3qUWN3ETacz70CYjG

The programme includes an impressive line-up of speakers and a diverse panel of subject matter experts. (should we include all of these….)

Organisers:

Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN)

Contact: Ms Sithembile Mwamakamba at smwamakamba@fanrpan.org

United Nations Food, Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Contact: Steven Lazaro Steven.Lazaro@fao.org

South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Education

Contact: livingland@sabc.co.za

Vikela.earth

Contact: Nozipho Ndiweni at Nozipho@no-line.co.za

About Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN)

The Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) is an all-inclusive multi-stakeholder pan-African network that provides independent evidence to inform and influence policy processes at national and regional levels. FANRPAN is a multi-tiered network consisting of a regional secretariat and established national nodes, currently present in 18 African countries, and growing. FANRPAN has nodes in all Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) member states. The network’s membership includes food, agriculture and natural resources (FANR) related government departments, parliamentarians, research and farmer organisations, the private sector, civil society organisations and the media.

For more information, please visit: www.fanrpan.org  

About South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Education

Established in 1996, SABC Education is an SABC business unit responsible for delivering the educational mandate of the public broadcaster. In true South African social tradition, SABC Education meets this challenge by delivering compelling educational content for a diverse audience in South Africa and the rest of Africa. SABC Education’s content is focused on a wide range of educational issues and contributes to a rich shared South African identity. Enriching Minds, Enriching Lives!

For more information, please visit http://www.sabceducation.co.za

About Vikela.earth

At vikela.earth we help drive the evolution of environmental conservation research and the development of sustainable solutions, with a focus on people, profit and the planet. We do this through meaningful collaboration with the best hearts and minds in business, science, and the arts and education to create ongoing awareness, improve research methodology and support grass-roots, purpose-driven projects aimed at protecting our environment and uplifting communities. For more information, please visit: https://vikela.earth/