UNISA is as it’s name implies, A University of South Africa which has learning centers in all of the major Provinces in South Africa. The largets campus is in Tshane (Pretoria). UNISA is a predominantly distance learning institution and classified as a comprehensive institution which implies that it offers both degree courses as well as diploma courses and courses traditionally offered by Technikons. Read the rest of this entry »

The University of the Western Cape has as it’s chancellor, Archbishop emeritus Desmond Tutu, recipient of the Presidential medal of Freedom from the United States among his many honours.

UWC has a long and proud history in South Africa, “The University of the Western Cape has a history of creative struggle against oppression, discrimination and disadvantage. Among academic institutions it has been in the vanguard of South Africa’s historic change, playing a distinctive academic role in helping to build an equitable and dynamic nation. UWC’s key concerns with access, equity and quality in higher education arise from extensive practical engagement in helping the historically marginalised participate fully in the life of the nation.”

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The Cape Peninsula University of Technology are leaders in innovation in the field of technology in Souther Africa.

Currently, CPUT, with apprved funding from the National Research foundation are developing the Universities first satellite. Funding of R21 million has been approved for the development and is indicative of their motto to be at the heart of technology education and innovation in Africa.

CPUT offers the following faculties, Applied sciences, business, education and social sciences, engineering, health and wellness sciences and informatics and design. Each faculty offers a host of degrees with the emphasis being on technological training and development. Read the rest of this entry »