Stop blaming the boys’ network and sprinkle some “Black Girl Magic”

Women must stop blaming the boys’ network when they fail to climb the career ladder. The demise of women in leadership is as a result of bullying, in-fighting and a lack of mentoring from the non-existent sisterhood.

Covid-19 shows why tourism employees should seek higher education

Formerly viewed as one of the most exciting and lucrative industries to be employed in or establish a business, the tourism and hospitality sectors have now plunged into a realm of contingency plans and recovery strategies, writes MANCOSA academic Lucinda Arulappan.

Social and emotional learning is critical to deal with current challenges

Children need to learn social and emotional skills if they are to thrive in the workplace of the 21st century. We can all attest to the fact that there has never been such a time as this to provide social and emotional learning (SEL) to learners, writes MANCOSA academic, Thembeka Myende.

From PhD to entrepreneurship – Aisha Pandor, an inspirational woman in business

A curious personality and an enquiring mind were things that Aisha Pandor valued in her life while growing up in a family of successful and professional people.

His Royal majesty King Taka IV celebrates graduating with an MBA

Being born into royalty does not mean you don’t have to acquire a sound education. His Royal majesty King Taka IV celebrates graduating with an MBA.

Guardians must be involved in students’ education

Parents and guardians usually complain about the lack of strong student support initiatives provided to children by the education system.

Financial literacy for higher education Students

It is important that young people, especially students, acquire financial literacy skills, say Meshel Muzuva, Economics Academic, and Dr shame Mugova, Finance Academic at MANCOSA.

MANCOSA’s centre for women in leadership provides skills programmes

The MANCOSA Centre for Women in Leadership (CWIL) has reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for women to be given an opportunity to explore meaningful work and professional opportunities.

From small north coast town to big city lights and a BCom Degree

Making the transition from writing with pen and paper to a computer when he enrolled for tertiary education was a major challenge that Vuyokuhle Mbatha faced.

MANCOSA to host third virtual graduation ceremony this winter

The countdown has begun for private higher education institution, MANCOSA, to host its graduation ceremony virtually on Saturday, 5 June at 10 am.

Fuel price decreases will be a welcome breather

A stronger rand has come to the rescue of South African fuel users, causing fuel prices to decrease with effect from Wednesday, says Meshel Muzuva, a senior finance and economics lecturer at private higher education institution MANCOSA.

We need to mirror the pace of technological change by sharpening our tech skills

With only a few weeks left in 2023, South Africans have endured another challenging year. It is anticipated that 2024 will be equally challenging; however, technological advances provide some hope for new opportunities.

“In South Africa, one of the biggest challenges that needs to be addressed is the education landscape. The value proposition of higher education needs to be redefined as future students will demand more customised learning experiences. What role will technology play in the future of South Africa and are higher education institutions embracing this change?” asks Mohamed Goga, MD of MANCOSA.

Brain Drain or Brain Gain: The NHI will either prove to be a blessing or a curse

Since 1994, South Africa has emerged as an African economic powerhouse with a healthcare system that was once the envy of the continent.

STEAM Education in cultivating 21st Century skills

The amount of students that choose STEM topics as a post-secondary option is viewed as essential to a country’s economic prosperity.

iTEACHlab Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Bootcamp

The MANCOSA School of Education’s iTEACHlab hosted a Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Bootcamp for all MANCOSA students on Saturday, 24th June 2023.

Creative Card-Making Class for MANCOSA School of Education Students – Durban

The MANCOSA School of Education’s iTEACHlab delivered a Creative Card-Making Class for the MANCOSA School of Education Robotics and Coding Durban students. This session took place on Thursday, 01 September 2022 in the iTEACHlab’s Makerspace Hub.

Robotics and Coding Winter School 2022: Durban

The MANCOSA School of Education’s iTEACHlab hosted its very first Robotics and Coding Winter School for Grade 7 to 12 learners in the Durban region.

Robotics and Coding Spring Holiday Bootcamp for MANCOSA Durban Staff Kids

The MANCOSA School of Education’s iTEACHlab hosted a Robotics and Coding Spring Holiday Bootcamp for MANCOSA Durban staff kids

21st Century Learning Boot Camp

The MANCOSA School of Education’s iTEACHlab hosted a 21st Century Learning Boot Camp on Saturday, 13th November 2021.

The Department of Education (DOE) Capacity Building Workshop for Provincial District Training Teams

The MANCOSA School of Education’s iTEACHlab held a Capacity Building Workshop programme for 115 DOE officials on the 11th of July 2022, from 08:00am to 15:30pm.

Teachers Workshop: Van Riebeeck Park Primary School

The MANCOSA School of Education’s iTEACHlab hosted its’ first Teachers Workshop for the Van Riebeeck Park Primary School on Saturday, 23rd August 2022.

iTEACHlab Robotics and Coding Teachers Workshop for NAPTOSA Delegates

The MANCOSA School of Education’s iTEACHlab in Durban hosted 60 teachers from NAPTOSA for an exciting and engaging Robotics and Coding Teachers Workshop. This took place on Saturday, 02nd September 2023.

The MANCOSA School of Education Robotics and Coding Facilitators Course (Durban Campus)

Algorithms and Coding Strand (Introduction to Computer Systems and Scratch block-based coding)

The MANCOSA School of Education Robotics and Coding Facilitators Course (Johannesburg Campus)

Algorithms and Coding Strand (Introduction to Computer Systems and Scratch block-based coding)

The MANCOSA School of Education Robotics and Coding Facilitators Course (Cape Town Campus)

Algorithms and Coding Strand (Introduction to Computer Systems and Scratch block-based coding)

Robotics and Coding Facilitators Level One Course: Applications Skills (Excel and Word) – Johannesburg Date: 03 September 2022

The MANCOSA School of Education’s iTEACHlab delivered the first session of the Applications Skills strand, which is part of the Robotics and Coding Facilitators Course, to the SOE Johannesburg students.

Robotics and Coding Facilitators Level One Course: Applications Skills (Excel and Word) – Durban

The MANCOSA School of Education’s iTEACHlab delivered the first session of the Applications Skills strand, which is part of the Robotics and Coding Facilitators Course, to the SOE Durban students.

Robotics and Coding Facilitators Level One Course: Applications Skills (Excel and Word) – Cape Town

The MANCOSA School of Education’s iTEACHlab delivered the first session of the Applications Skills strand, which is part of the Robotics and Coding Facilitators Course, to the SOE Johannesburg students.

Robotics and Coding Level 2, JHB Contact Session 1: Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Scratch Recap

The MANCOSA School of Education’s iTEACHlab in Johannesburg facilitated a contact session for the Robotics and Coding Facilitators Course – Level 2.

Robotics and Coding Level 2, DBN Contact Session 1: Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Scratch Recap

The iTEACHlab at the MANCOSA School of Education in Durban facilitated a contact session for the Robotics and Coding Facilitators Course – Level 2.

iTEACHlab Learner Activities – Al-Azhar School

On March 13th, 2023, 34 grade 7 learners from the Al-Azhar School in Durban attended the iTEACHlab Learner Activities session, which featured various STEAM activities across multiple hubs in the iTEACHlab.

iTEACHlab Learner Activities – Madressah Shoukatul Islam School

The Madressah Shoukatul Islam School of Durban attended the iTEACHlab Learner Activities session that took place on Wednesday, 08th March 2023. A total of 19 grade 7 learners attended this exciting and fun-filled session at the iTEACHlab in Durban.

St Benedicts School Management Tour

The MANCOSA School of Education’s iTEACHlab hosted the St Benedicts School Management Team for a tour of the iTEACHlab. This exciting tour took place on Wednesday, 16 February 2022.

iTEACHlab Tour for Strelitzia Secondary School

The MANCOSA School of Education’s iTEACHlab hosted a School Tour for the Strelitzia Secondary School on Friday, 29 April 2022. This tour was for the Grade 12 IT learners of the school.

KZN Eskom Science Expo Science Camp

The MANCOSA School of Education’s iTEACHlab hosted the KZN Eskom Science Expo Science Camp on Saturday, 26 February 2022 at the Durban campus.

MANCOSA donates specialised wheelchair to Gold Medalist Zanele Situ

South African Paralympic and World Championship gold medallist Ntombizanele (Zanele) Situ is an inspiration to those who shy away from challenges.

MANCOSA supports KZN high school with donation of sanitary wear packs

Committed to addressing the challenges that affect the health and well-being of women and girls, particularly in the poorest communities affected by multiple hardships, private higher education MANCOSA’s Centre for Women in Leadership (CWIL) donated sanitary wear packs to female students at Bhekikusasa High School in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal.

MANCOSA masterclass for women to learn the ropes of business

Women can learn the ins and outs of becoming entrepreneurs when private higher education institution MANCOSA’s Centre for Women in Leadership hosts a virtual masterclass on Saturday 11 September from 11am.