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Eyewitness News
10 hours ago
- Business
- Eyewitness News
Incorporating entrepreneurial programme into education system won't change curriculum
JOHANNESBURG - Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube said incorporating an entrepreneurial programme into the education system will not mean the curriculum changes. Currently, South Africa uses the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement, known as CAPS. Speaking at a dialogue on Monday hosted at Birchwood Hotel, east of Johannesburg, the minister was joined by an inter-departmental team and funders like the European Union (EU). They were engaging on how to nationalise the Entrepreneurship, Education and Employability Initiative, which was, in 2018, tested on 73 schools. The programme teaches learners from a foundation phase on how to think innovatively and create jobs. Gwarube said this will help deal with the unemployment crisis. 'What we are saying is that already in our schools there is an offering in terms of subjects and in schools of skill. We have technical and vocational training, but how do we introduce entrepreneurial training so that we don't only produce job seekers but people who are going to be problem solvers, innovators?'
TimesLIVE
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Celebrity boxing match set to ignite the ring in July
The glitz and glam of South African entertainment will collide with the grit and intensity of boxing when the Lehlohonolo Ledwaba Memorial Celebrity Boxing Event takes centre stage on July 26 at Emperors Palace, Kempton Park. TLB Boxing Promotions hosted the official press conference for the much-anticipated event on Tuesday at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg. The event is not just about punches and showmanship; it's a tribute to the late boxing legend Lehlohonolo Ledwaba, whose impact on the sport continues to inspire athletes and fans alike. In attendance at the media briefing were some of the biggest names from entertainment and sports, including legendary boxer Cassius Baloyi, Siphiwe 'Picat' Sibeko from iconic kwaito group Alaska and celebrity boxing contenders NaakMusiQ, Phumlani Njilo and Chad Da Don. Notably absent was actor Abdul Khoza, who could not attend due to other commitments.
