by admin | Jul 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Maths and science education in South Africa continues to be a problem area according to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Competitiveness report. While the methodology used in the report has been questioned it is painful to see the standard of maths education in...
by admin | Jul 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
It is currently the mid-term break for our bursary students and most of them have returned home to Masiphumelele for the vacation. We took the opportunity to meet up with them for a social event around a braai last Saturday and were rewarded with a beautiful clear...
by admin | Jul 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
For Masicorp volunteer Elize Taylor the last week has been spent far out of her comfort zone in the wilderness of the Richtersveld on behalf of the young sports stars at Ukhanyo Primary School in Masiphumelele. At the start of the year Elize set herself the target of...
by admin | May 3, 2016 | Education, Primary School, School Uniforms, Uncategorized
Two years ago we began distributing tracksuits to learners at Ukhanyo School thanks to a generous donation from SOMB. The tracksuits have proved so popular that we have continued offering them to new pupils arriving at the school. With the winter now just around the...
by admin | Mar 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Grand Opening of Masi Educare The grand opening of the newly renovated and expanded Masi Educare pre-school in Masiphumelele took place last Friday. The pre-school was due to be formally opened by the Mayco Member for Social Development and Early Childhood...
by admin | Feb 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
The academic year in South Africa has been slightly delayed following last year’s #FeesMustFall protests, but this week a new cohort of first years students have registered at universities across the city. This includes eight new Masicorp bursary recipients from...
