DAAD Scholarships in Germany for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses

DAAD
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: Aug-Oct 2018 (annual)
Study in:  Germany
Next course starts AY 2019/2020

Brief description:

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides scholarships in Germany for international students for a range of postgraduate courses at German Universities which aim at providing academically educated young professionals from developing countries with further specialized studies.

Host Institution(s):

German Universities offering development-related postgraduate courses

Level/Field(s) of Study:

Masters or PhD courses in Economic Sciences/Business Administration/Political Economics; Development Cooperation; Engineering and Related Sciences; Mathematics; Regional and Urban Planning; Agricultural and Forest Sciences; Natural and Environmental Sciences; Medicine and Public Health; Social Sciences, Education and Law; and Media Studies.

See the complete list of eligible development-related postgraduate courses for 2019/2020.

Number of Scholarships:

Limited

Target group:

Young professionals from developing countries

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

The scholarships include monthly payments of 750 euros for graduates or 1,000 euros for doctoral candidates; payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover; and travel allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding.

The scholarship duration is 12 to 24 months (depending on the particular institution) ) and 36 months for PhD.

Eligibility:

• Works either for a public authority or a state or private company in a developing country and, as such, is engaged in the planning and execution of directives and projects with emphasis on development policies having a bearing on technological, economic or social areas.

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree (normally four years) in a related subject.

• Has completed an academic degree with far above average results (upper third) and ideally at least two years of related professional experience after the first degree (bachelor).

• His/her academic degrees should normally not be more than six years old.

• For study courses in German (scholarship includes a 6-month German language course): DSH 2 or TestDaF 4 at the beginning of the study course; a minimum German language level of A2 at the time of application. In addition, German language proficiency at B1 level are highly recommended.

• For courses in English: IELTS (Band 6) certificate or TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 80 internet based)

Application instructions:

Applications must be made directly to the respective course. Please refer to the respective course websites for the application procedure, the application deadline, and the documents to be submitted. Deadline varies depending on the course but falls around August-October 2018.

It is important to read the 2019/2020 brochure and visit the official website to access the application form and for complete information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: https://www.daad.de/der-daad/unsere-aufgaben/entwicklungszusammenarbeit/foerderprogramme/hochschulen/infos/en/45192-development-related-postgraduate-courses-epos/

Tony Shaw – International Students House (ISH) Scholarships

University of Westminster
Masters Degree

Deadline: 31 May 2018 (annual)
Study in:  UK
Course starts September 2018

Brief description:

This scholarship is awarded jointly with International Students House (ISH).

Host Institution(s):

University of Westminster, United Kingdom

Level/Field of study:

Any eligible Masters Programme within the Westminster Business School

Number of Awards:

Not specified

Deadline:The deadline for applications is 31 May 2018

Target group:

Students from developing countries.  If your country is not on the list then you are eligible to apply.

Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA, Vatican City

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

Full tuition fee award, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.

Eligibility:

You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters in a subject within the Westminster Business School at the University. The criteria are: Equivalent to a UK First Class Honours degree, financial need and development potential.

Application instructions:

You should only apply for a scholarship once you have applied for admission and successfully been offered a place (either conditional or unconditional) on the course you wish to study.  To apply for a scholarship, you will need to download and complete the relevant scholarship application form and submit it together with supporting documents by POST. .

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application forms and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: https://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships/tony-shaw-international-students-house-ish-scholarshipshttps://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships/tony-shaw-international-students-house-ish-scholarships

International Scholarships at University of East Anglia

University of East Anglia

Foundation Program

Deadline: 30 May/15 Jun/9 Jul 2018

Study in: UK

Course starts Sept 2018/Jan 2019

Brief description:

INTO and the University of East Anglia are offering 10 scholarships for students starting courses on all International Foundation Pathways in September 2018 and January 2019.

Host Institution(s):

University of East Anglia in United Kingdom

Field(s) of study:

All International Foundation Pathways

Target group:

International students

Number of scholarships and inclusions:

100% International Foundation tuition fee (50% of this amount will be deducted from the International Foundation tuition fee and 50% will be deducted from the first year of tuition fees at UEA upon progression)

Eligibility Criteria:

Students who have been offered a place on any of the INTO UEA International Foundation pathways may apply. All scholarships are awarded on merit.

Application instructions:

Students must submit a completed scholarship application form with a 200-word personal statement to into[at]uea.ac.uk. Deadline for applications are 30 May, 15 June, and 9 July 2018.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.intostudy.com/en-gb/universities/university-of-east-anglia/studying/scholarshipshttp://www.intostudy.com/en-gb/universities/university-of-east-anglia/studying/scholarships

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Pupil who hit her teacher with a book facing disciplinary action

The Gauteng education department said on Friday it was investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident of learner misconduct in the wake of a viral video showing a learner throwing something at her teacher.

The video footage shows the learner throwing what appears to be an exercise book at a teacher in the classroom. The teacher walks out of the class while appearing to make a phone call after being hit by the book.

“Our preliminary investigation revealed that the said incident occurred at Three Rivers Secondary School in Sedibeng. We immediately dispatched officials to investigate this incident accordingly‚” department spokesman Steve Mabona said.

He said officials from the psychosocial support initiative had already started with the counselling process of all pupils and teachers on Friday morning.

He said the process to take the learner through a disciplinary hearing has started.

Mabona said the department had also offered counselling to the affected teacher through the employee wellness programme.

“We urge all our learners to refrain from acts of misconduct in schools; and implore parents to assist the department in instilling learner discipline in and outside the school environment‚” Gauteng education MEC Panayaza Lesufi said.
The video can be viewed here: Facebook

Zodwa: My Ben 10 is not chowing my money

Zodwa Wabantu may have a younger man in her life but she says that doesn't mean she's a sugar mama financing her man's lavish lifestyle.

The dancer told Afternoon Express this week that the pair knew each other for some time and used to share their money in the past.

However‚ Zodwa made it clear that she would not tolerate commentary that her new-found fame meant that her man could sit on his bum and spend her money.

"I have a Ben 10. I am happy. He is not a (typical) Ben 10. He works... at the bank. You say he is eating my money. No‚ I don't have money. I have known him for four years. We would eat a R100 together and we would survive on that."

She said that she preferred to date younger men because she was not looking for love or butterflies in her stomach‚ but companionship.
Speaking to TshisaLIVE earlier this year‚ Zodwa also denied that she was dating a Ben 10 for attention.

"I am not dating a Ben 10 because I need attention or looking for love. I know what love feels and looks like‚ that is not what I am after. I am after happiness‚ being in a free space and living my best life."

Sex-toy parties give women a heads-up

If you've ever wanted to have some naughty adult fun with your girlfriends, why not have a sex-toy party?

While it may sound crass and uncouth to some, sex-toy parties can be great, harmless fun with a group of consenting adults - and you could learn a lot too.

This is because not only do you get to browse through a variety of toys in the privacy of your home, but a knowledgeable consultant is also right there to walk you through how everything works!

We spoke to Nicola Byrne who is the founder of Bachelorette, a kinky online store that offers these services and more to women looking to have a good time, while learning and purchasing sexy lingerie and sex toys.

Byrne hosts sex-toy parties, mostly for bachelorettes getting ready to walk down the isle, but says any group of girls can hire out her services.

"I started this business in 2006 after realising that there was a need for women to have fun, sexy parties. At the time there weren't a lot of options for women about to get married, except for kitchen parties that consisted of kitchen teas, and grannies and aunts baking up a storm in the kitchen," she says.
"Meanwhile, men could party it up with strippers popping out of a cake and having a blast.

"I realised that women needed their own fun as well, and the idea of the company was born."

To procure her services, you log onto their website and fill out a request.

You will then be assigned a form to fill out with specific dates and times you would like to host the party.

After making a payment, you are then sent a rules form that outlines what is to be expected and how to toe the line.

"Thankfully, we have never had any incidents where things got out of control, and this is mostly because we tend to arrive just as the party is starting so that we don't have anyone buzzing from alcohol or anything and potentially causing a disruption," she says.

"We tend to not go over the top with our showcases, so we don't bring any sex toys that may be overt or crass. Everything is done very tastefully. One of the demonstrators would then start showing off the merchandise and demonstrating how everything is used, as well as giving some lessons on oral sex and hand-pleasuring techniques.

It is risque, but tasteful, so we often advise our clients to not have anyone at the party who may dampen the mood by being offended."

The Bachelorette has different party options for different prices.

Byrne says they offer silver, gold or platinum packages which all consist of different types of fun.

Each party lasts for about 90 minutes.

"The silver package costs R600 and it is a standard lingerie and sex-toy demonstration party.

"The gold package costs R750 and also consists of the sex toys and lingerie demonstrations, but also hiring out of accessories and a gift card, while the platinum package includes a blow-up doll and costs R850."

Byrne says that for an added fee, one can even include bare-butt butlers to serve the ladies drinks or even hire out their male exotic dancers.

Letoya Makhene: The villain returns to Generations

Actress Letoya Makhene is back on Generations: The Legacy to spice things up. She returns after giving birth to her fourth child with partner Tshepo Leeuw.

Portraying villainous Tshidi Phakade on the SABC1 soapie, she is the pinnacle of super-bitch thanks to the underhanded tricks she always has up her sleeve.

Tshidi has done it all - from passing off her brother Tau Mogale's (Rapulana Seiphemo) baby as her own, to gas lighting her arch-rival Nandi Mabaso (Brenda Mhlongo).

"The week leading up to going back to work, I was having separation anxiety. I don't know if it's age or what's going on but it was a difficult transformation," Letoya shares.

"Fans can expect more drama, more adventures and more bedroom scenes. We are also going to be exploring the sibling rivalry between Tau and Tshidi."

The 33-year-old traditional healer holds the controversial Mamlambo storyline in 2016 as her favourite. The storyline saw her character practising witchcraft with a snake that gave her power.

In one memorable and raw scene, a blood-soaked Tshidi emerged looking like Sissy Spacek from the 1976 cult horror classic Carrie. Instead of Carrie's telekinesis, her weapon of choice was an
albino python wrapped over her neck.

"That storyline challenged me in ways unimaginable. It challenged me because spiritually I'm a traditional healer, but I never go into the dark side," she recalls.

"It was difficult because I feared that it would tarnish my reputation. I feared people making the connection that 'she's a sangoma, so it's her thing'.

"Above all, I wasn't ready to work with a snake. I was very close to handing in my resignation ... but then I went into a moment of prayer asking for the courage to carry the story.

"It was just a moment of me realising how strong I am, because I was able to overcome my fear of snakes."

Letoya points out that she has not been practising as a traditional healer since last year because she "took some time off to have the baby".
She adds that she is in the process of setting up her practice once again.

She reveals that as a public figure that is also a traditional healer, her biggest challenge has been landing endorsements.

"Big corporate companies will always think twice before giving you an endorsement deal because of my spiritual practices. But it's not anything that really concerns me," she explains.

On the show, Makhene has had many steamy on-screen love affairs with leading men such as Vusi Kunene, Vuyo Dabula and Moopi Mothibeli.

Her favourite has been Mothibeli, who plays bad boy Smanga Moroka.

Their characters briefly heated up the screen last year and their love scenes were filmed when Letoya was pregnant.

"I remember I worked with him in the time I was pregnant and not once did I feel unsafe with him," she says.

Letoya started in the arts industry as a musician at the age of nine.

She garnered popularity in 2003 as the host of season two of music show Idols SA, alongside Colin Moss.

After a public hiatus, she returned with the role of Ayanda Diale on Isidingo in 2011.

Letoya is currently working on new music and has just released her single Qinisela.

The song was co-written and produced by her father and veteran musician Blondie Makhene.

"One lesson I learned from my father very early in my career, when he was grooming me that I'll cherish forever, he said to me: 'honey, this is showbiz. The only reason for not showing up is because you are dead'," she says.

Zola Nombona and Loyiso MacDonald the Sexiest women April 2018

Nombona beat out fellow actresses Michelle Mosalakae, Motsoaledi Setumo, Makgotso M as well as presenters Ayanda Thabethe and Bontle Modiselle.

MacDonald was competing against Tiisetso Thoka, Donovan Goliath, Jesse Suntele, Solo and Cedric Fourie.


Past female winners include Boity Thulo, Terry Pheto, Babes Wodumo, Pearl Modiadie and Blue Mbombo.

“This is such an amazing way to start my year. I’m ready to conquer 2018. My hard work in the gym has paid off,” an ecstatic Nombona gushed.

“I’ve been working out a lot and I’ve gotten to a place where I’ve started understanding my body and what my sexy is. Your sexy is you and embracing your uniqueness.

“This is going to bring so much attention – but such amazing pressure. For me it’s about showing the people how important following your dream and working hard can do. I am where I am because I respect my art and people.

“I want to use this title in a way that’s going to change the perception of Mzansi’s Sexiest. It’s not just about celebrities posing in their swimsuits. They should be a responsibility that comes with it to society.”

MacDonald, who follows in the footsteps of past winners Vuyo Dabula, Zwelethu Dube and Siyabonga Thwala, was dumbfounded that South African voted him the sexiest man in land – since he has never considered himself to be hot.

“I have no clue why people find me sexy. I guess it’s a subjective thing, people will find something [sexy] about you and that’s cool,” he said coyly.

“It’s probably because of my character on The Queen (Kagiso Khoza). I’m sure my character (Ray) on Zabalaza helped too because people like bad boys.

“For me it’s always about the work, I consider myself first and foremost an actor. But this is so good for publicity and putting my name out there for people who are not familiar with my work. I appreciate it so much.”

Captain Morris 'KGB' Tshabalala poisons himself after parole bid fails

Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) spokesman Moses Dlamini told the publication that they had received reports that Tshabalala had poisoned himself.

“We have sent investigators to Kgosi Mampuru prison to establish the facts."

The publication has learnt from sources that the parole committee for Tshabalala was sitting on Friday.

"His parole was revoked and he is now a sentenced prisoner. After learning the news he has now gone and poisoned himself‚” said a source. "He is in a critical condition in the prison hospital. It is suspected that this may be part of his plan to escape from custody."

Tshabalala‚ who was stationed with the covert crime intelligence unit‚ was arrested in January by IPID officials as he reported to his parole officers in Pretoria.

His January arrest was connection with allegedly defrauding a South African Police Service slush fund out of R563‚ 000. The fund is meant for operational purposes. He was accused of using fraudulent invoices to claim money to install blinds in safe houses in two plush Pretoria suburbs‚ Waterkloof Heights and Brooklyn.

Tshabalala was on parole after being released in 2015 from the Groenpunt Maximum Security Prison‚ where he was serving a 10-year sentence for armed robbery which he committed in Pretoria's Mamelodi township in 1994.

But‚ after losing his appeal in 1996‚ did not surrender himself to prison officials‚ avoided prison and somehow managed to join the police crime intelligence unit.

He was eventually imprisoned after his arrest for a cash-in-transit heist in 2013‚ a crime he was later acquitted of‚ and rejoined the police covert crime intelligence unit.

'Captain KGB' fights for bail as witnesses lie low

‘Babes Is Not Trying To Be Like Zodwa Wabantu,’ Says Mampintsha

‘Babes Is Not Trying To Be Like Zodwa Wabantu,’ Says Mampintsha! The West Ink leading man came to his artist or should e say girlfriend’s defense after she was accused of trying to dress like Zodwa WaBabntu.

Mampintsha rubbishd the claims saying Babes cannot be compared to Zodwa for a few of reasons. “She is not trying to be like Zodwa. Babes is the same as she has always been. She is not scared of Zodwa because you cannot compare the two. Babes is a dancer and singer, Zodwa is just a dancer,” he said.
Mampintsha says Babes is only wearing less clothes because of the season changes not because she wants to be like Zodwa.

“It is summer now. It has nothing to do with Zodwa because Zodwa doesn’t wear underwear,” he said laughing.