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ANNE OBERHOLZER
Adult Education and Training is a crucial part of the reconstruction and transformation of South African society and a means to redress the educational injustices of the past. It is a pivotal part of building a just and equitable society by providing good quality education and training to adult learners who wish to finish their basic education and achieve a nationally recognised qualification... read
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Women's Month
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SINDY PETERS
Refiloe Seseane is the founder of 18twenty8, a non-profit organisation that aims to empower young women through educational and personal development... Read
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EVAN-LEE COURIE
We chat to Takalani Netshitenzhe, chief officer of corporate affairs at Vodacom Group to find out about her journey to the top and how Vodacom is using its expertise in ICT to offer modern solutions... Read
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Higher Education
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"To participate in a competition such as the WorldSkills competition helps to develop self-esteem, confidence and a winning spirit for the student and for the country..." Read
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The South African International Maritime Institute has partnered with a team of maritime stakeholders to launch a national Maritime Awareness Programme aimed at growing a national maritime culture and pride in the country's oceans environment... Read
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More often than not, the key to successful entrepreneurship isn't about who has the best idea or marketing plan... Read
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Primary & Secondary Education
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LEIGH ANDREWS, ISSUED BY SAICA
Speaking of the students he's trying to uplift, Chartered accountant (CA[SA]), Peace Mabaso says: "They remind me of myself - they're doing well, but have no information about what happens after matric... Read
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Created by the United Nations to draw attention to the challenges facing young people globally, International Youth Day was celebrated on 12 August. This year's theme is 'Transforming education' and serves to highlight efforts to make education more relevant, equitable and inclusive for all youth... Read
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With South Africa grappling rising unemployment rates, South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago has urged the country's youth to invest in education to be able to compete in the world... Read
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PETER HORSZOWSKI, ISSUED BY PERT INDUSTRIALS
There is great scientific power in our mistakes and, in fact, error is the impetus of scientific progress and our impulse towards a deeper engagement with our universe... Read
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Skills Training
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The Eastern Cape Department of Education, in partnership with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (Saica) and the BankSeta, has launched a pilot project to ensure sound financial management in 50 Eastern Cape schools... Read
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LEIGH ANDREWS
The Loeries is only the second international award show after the D&AD awards to introduce "unconscious bias" workshops for its judges. Asha Ranchhod Patel, head of marketing at Google South Africa, explains how the workshops work to sensitise judging panels and help them recognise their own inherent prejudices, while removing these from their judging decisions... Read
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The Deloitte Alchemy School of Management has officially launched, strengthening South Africa's executive education sector. According to the dean, Dr Martyn Davies, the school provides bespoke executive education for senior executives and leaders of organisations... Read
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ISSUED BY UKZN EXTENDED LEARNING
If you are looking to upskill or equip yourself with the knowledge of the latest industry trends, then view UKZN Extended Learning's portfolio to see which of their courses will be relevant to you!... Read
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Reliable energy was highlighted as a key challenge during a week-long trade and investment mission to Zambia by South African companies... Read
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Finalists announced in annual AWIEF Awards to celebrate women leaders and entrepreneurs in Africa... Read
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AIMEE LAURENCE
Startup businesses are popping up everywhere and many people, both young and old, have amazing small business ideas that could potentially change the world... Read
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AHMAD BELTAGUI, ACHILLEAS SESIS AND NIKOLAOS STYLOS
The first conviction for 3D printing a firearm was recently reported in London, not long after 3D printed masks were used to trick face recognition. Should we be afraid? Read
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LEIGH ANDREWS
With headlines about burnout and the impact of poor work-life balance a more frequent occurrence, how easy is it to just step away from your desk once you've done your eight hours for the day or 40 hours for the week, and only think about work again when you return the next day... Read
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EVAN-LEE COURIE
Yolandi Strauss is the Agile Head of Product Delivery for Basalt, an international tech solution provider... Read
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