Mandarin, one of the six official UN languages since 1946, gained prominence after 1971 when the People’s Republic of China assumed its UN seat, enhancing its use in international diplomacy.
Binang Foundation Hosts an Emotional and Empowering Event for Families of Children with Cerebral Palsy
The gathering provided a crucial platform for mothers of children born with cerebral palsy (CP) to share their experiences, challenges, and knowledge about raising their children.
Celebrating the Chinese Lantern Festival: A Joyous Tradition for March 2025
The Chinese Lantern Festival, or Yuanxiao Jie (元宵节), is set to light up communities across China and around the world in March 2025.
China-Africa Relations in Satellite Development
Through government-sponsored programs, joint ventures, and partnerships with organizations such as the China National Space Administration (CNSA), China has facilitated the transfer of space technology and satellite systems to Africa.
Polytechnic University Leads AI Education in Mamelodi
The hands-on approach fostered creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork, encouraging local learners to think outside the box while building their prototypes.
Celebrating the Joy of the Yuan Xiao Festival and Chinese New Year
Also known in the People’s Republic of China as the Spring Festival, which is set to take place on 29 January 2025.
Chinese Government Scholarship for 2025/26 now open
The scholarship is offered for undergraduate (Bachelors) and postgraduate (Masters or PhD) programmes in the identified scarce skills, as well as non-degree Chinese language studies.
Did not pass or do well in your Matric? Try post-school training
Professor Blade Nzimande, has encouraged learners who did not perform well to remain hopeful and explore other options, including various post-school training opportunities
Matric Class of 2024 set new records
With a pass rate of 87.3% – the matriculants have exceeded the 82.9% achieved in 2023, marking an impressive improvement of 4.4%.
Lessons from South Africa and China
Both systems have lessons to offer, and perhaps a balance between the two could unlock the full potential of education, particularly in under-resourced environments.