Sad state of written communications

[Marion Scher] This week saw one of those 'classic' stories in the South African media. It was a sad tale of a question paper set for Grade 7 pupils by the Mpumalanga Department of Education's Nkangala District. 10 May 2013 08:47

Chris Moerdyk

The important role of mass media in education

[Issued by Chris Moerdyk] The education of our children has always been emotive and when the mass media is added to the mix, volatility is inevitable. 4 May 2012 10:51

Bizcommunity.com

Be big on biz with Portfolio Night and Bizcommunity - competition

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] If you are a branding, design or advertising student in Johannesburg, by Thursday next week your life may have changed forever! After years of negotiations, the largest one-day advertising portfolio review in the world, Portfolio Night, is finally making it to Johannesburg, South Africa - and Bizcommunity, in conjunction with McCann Johannesburg, has one ticket of the coveted 150 to give away. 15 May 2013 11:32

Bizcommunity.com

Portfolio Night Johannesburg: SA's All-Stars shortlist revealed!

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] The young, the gifted and the motivated had the opportunity to present their portfolios at the inaugural Portfolio Night Johannesburg on Wednesday, 22 May 2013, hosted by McCann Johannesburg, and Bizcommunity.com is thrilled to announce the judges' shortlist of five, one of whom will be the first South African Portfolio Night All-Star! 24 May 2013 12:46

Charles Rukuni

The book that every South African should have

[Issued by Charles Rukuni] This no gimmick! This is what Phindile Kunene, editor of the COSATU magazine, Shop Steward, said in her review of my book: How to buy a house for half the price. 30 Apr 2013 11:16

Wits University

Wits alumni receive the country's highest honour

[Issued by Wits University] Wits University would like to congratulate the following three of its alumni who have been awarded National Orders by the President: Prof. Glenda Gray, Dr Ridwan Mia and Dr Bernie Fanaroff. 29 Apr 2013 10:14

Bizcommunity.com

Portfolio Night Johannesburg: Bizcommunity launches a shooting star

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Bizcommunity is pleased to announce a worthy winner of the ticket to attend McCann Johannesburg's Portfolio Night initiative coming up this Wednesday, 22 May 2013, as judged by Biz creative director Terry Levin ! 20 May 2013 14:13

Eight guidelines for report writing

[Tiffany Markman] You'll agree that what I'm about to say is not rocket science. Here goes: a report is written to be read by someone else. Now, if this is the central goal, a lot of your focus should fall on that 'someone else', and on giving them what they need, in a format that'll work for them, so that they read what you've written and rapidly agree with it. 7 Oct 2011 11:18

UCT Graduate School of Business

Is the MBA keeping up with the needs of business?

[Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business] New research shows that an MBA continues to be a ticket to increased earning power and senior roles but that the demand for sustainable and responsible management education is growing. 20 May 2013 10:03

Win a scholarship, sponsorship to Cannes

Unilever's Developing & Emerging Market Young Creative Academy Scholarship Programme will see two young local individuals, who are already in the advertising industry, given an opportunity to take part in the Young Creatives Academy this year at the Cannes Lions Festival in France. The closing date for submissions is 10 May 2013. 3 May 2013 07:24

Boston College

Boston Media House intern earns the nod from e.tv

[Issued by Boston College] Boston Media House student, Merafe Thaganyane-Saku is making her mark at television channel e.tv and is not letting anything stand in the way of her achieving success. The young intern has grasped the opportunity to master all aspects of television production with both hands - taking advice and learning as much as she can from her more experienced colleagues. 23 Apr 2013 11:37

Initiative to create digital jobs in Africa

Dr. Judith Rodin, president of The Rockefeller Foundation, on Monday, 13 May 2013, launched a new foundation initiative that will focus on Africa's youth and employment, Digital Jobs Africa. 14 May 2013 11:02

CRF

Corporates step up to address skills shortage

[Issued by CRF] Corporates step up to supplement basic education 14 May 2013 12:11