Young Revolution hosts TNEW

The Tshwane Entrepreneurship Week (TNEW), hosted by the Young Revolution, will be held from 27-31 August 2012 at the Innovation Hub in Lynwood, Pretoria. The conference is dedicated to celebrating and supporting businesses in Gauteng and around South Africa. 16 Jul 2012 15:35

Programme to address bullying, low self-esteem launches for children

'Mad about Me' campaign is a personal development, life skills and empowerment campaign for children 4-13 years that targets the development of various life skills, self-confidence, self-esteem, bullying, communication skills, manners, respect, anger management, emotions, cultural differences and social skills. 16 Jul 2012 12:08

EduC8 again strengthens Matric mathematics and science

EduC8, a partnership with 8ta, BHP Billiton, Primestars, the Department of Basic Education and Samsung, will again address any gaps that may exist in Grade 12 learners' studying and learning maths and science to increase the number of those who excel in the subjects by the end of the academic year. 16 Jul 2012 09:49

40% of degree-holders from China, India in 2020

PARIS, FRANCE: Emerging powerhouses China and India will lead the way in churning out university graduates by the end of the decade, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) says. 16 Jul 2012 07:39

Gordhan highlights role of accountants

[Khulekani Magubane] The role of accountants has become more important to general society in the current economic times‚ says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan. 16 Jul 2012 06:29

Fedusa plans to train 6 000 artisans

The Federation of Unions of South Africa has responded to calls by the minister of higher education and training, Blade Nzimande, to produce more qualified artisans and says that it will join forces with the Unemployment Insurance Fund to train about 6 000 artisans in the next five years, according to a Business Day report. 10 Jul 2012 10:15

Auditing training 'to assist municipalities'

The Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority has committed R3,9m to help fund auditing training for municipalities, to be provided by the Institute of Internal Auditors SA (IIA SA). 10 Jul 2012 10:12

GUD Filters' enterprise company creates opportunities

GUD Filters is one of the market leaders in automotive filters and, partnering with NGK Spark Plugs to uplift informal workers, has set the example within the automotive industry. The company has made a substantial investment towards the start up fee for a BBEEE enterprise development company, Filpro (Pty) Limited. 10 Jul 2012 09:55

JT Productions offers training and recording facilities

SAMA nominated singer Jacques Terre'Blanche is now offering services to aspiring local musicians. Through his company, JT Productions, he will offer vocal training and will put together demo recordings at an affordable cost for those who are serious about making a career in the music business. His studio is based in Jukskei Park in Johannesburg's northern suburbs. 9 Jul 2012 16:01

Spotlight on Careers in Critical Skills

Careers in Critical Skills is this week the topic in a radio partnership between South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and SABC Education. 9 Jul 2012 10:34

Entries are open for Plastics|SA's Clean Up & Recycling Competition

Plastics|SA is inviting schools and organisations to enter for its annual Clean-Up & Recycle Competition. Each year, this competition attracts entries from schools and organisations across South Africa who are eager to share the success of how they encouraged their fellow pupils, co-workers and local neighbourhoods to get rid of litter and start recycling where they live, play and learn. 6 Jul 2012 12:04

Private education "more affordable" for some

According to reports by Business Day, Fin24 and Times Live, private education group Curro, backed by Old Mutual and the Public Investment Corporation, will build at least 11 new schools over the next seven years as part of a plan to make private education more affordable. 5 Jul 2012 14:07

Summit places spotlight on artisan development

[Gabi Khumalo] Unless the training of artisans is accelerated, the number of people in this profession will fall short of the demands of the industry and adversely affect both production and job creation. 5 Jul 2012 13:45

Singita teams up with Jamie Oliver's Fifteen

Lucien Green, the senior training and development chef at Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Apprentice Programme, is currently at Singita Kruger National Park, where he is spending a week at the Singita School of Cooking conducting master classes for staff and students. 5 Jul 2012 10:14