Alan Hammond

Alan Alan Hammond is the CEO of Portal Publishing. Alan co-founded Portal Publishing with his mother Sylvia Hammond in 2003, with the launch of the Skills Portal website. Before that Alan was an independent HR and skills development consultant.

Alan learned about online publishing while working for the iafrica.com online publishing company from 1996 to 2002. He started as an entertainment industry writer and rose to the rank of Managing Editor. In his spare time Alan is a mountain biking enthusiast and a regular participant in his local parkrun.

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Schools Reopening Tomorrow - 96% of Schools Are Ready

Sun, 06/07/2020 - 16:34

Learners will return to school tomorrow with 96,7% of all schools ready to accept the pupils and apply by all Covid-19 safety measures. The Minister of Basic Education has updated the country on the reopening which will see 13% of learners return on Monday (Grade 12 and Grade 7) and gave reassurance that the provinces are ready to receive them.

Western Cape Schools Are Opening On 1st June

Sun, 05/31/2020 - 23:47

After much confusion with mixed messages and delays the national Minister of Basic Education released a statement on Sunday night to say that schools would not be open for learners on the 1st of June. However things will be different in the Western Cape.

Back To School Regulations Released For Level 3

Sat, 05/30/2020 - 14:58

The Department of Basic Education have published a Government Gazette which formalises the rules for the return to school of learners under the national lockdown. It specifies what dates the different grades can return as well as the social distancing practices that must be put in place.

UP Will Contact Students Who Can Return

Sat, 05/30/2020 - 14:36

University of Pretoria is making plans for the phased return of students, as announced by the Higher Education Minister will be allowed under level 3 of the national lockdown. They have given some limited information to students on how this will happen.

Protests over George Floyd's Killing Spread Across America

Sat, 05/30/2020 - 13:18

Anger in the United States over the killing of unarmed black man George Floyd has spread across America with the protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota spreading to more than 20 other cities.

R100 Million Pledge To Lower Business School Fees

Mon, 05/25/2020 - 13:51

R100 million has been made available to reduce the fees that students have to pay to study business programmes at the Regenesys Business School by up to 60%.

City Schools May Stay Closed In Covid Battle

Sun, 05/17/2020 - 15:47

Intense discussions have been going on this week with all major players in the education sector as the government tries to find a workable plan to get learners back at school so that they can complete the academic year.

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Sun, 05/17/2020 - 15:04

Breaking the Silence is the theme of this year's International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. A day to recognise that our strength is founded in our diversity, and our respect for others. The SA Union of Students was one of many groups to issue messages of support for the May 17th initiative.

Judge Orders Soldiers At Collins Khosa Death Must Be Suspended

Fri, 05/15/2020 - 13:32

The family of Collins Khosa, who died last month allegedly because of the action of SANDF soldiers, were successful in the High Court today where the judge ruled in their favour and made a number of orders against the State.

Watch the President's Speech Here

Wed, 05/13/2020 - 20:32

After nearly 3 weeks with no news, President Cyril Ramaphosa will be making another national speech to the country about the Covid-19 pandemic and the national lockdown.

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