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One SA university in BRICS Top 10
The University of Cape Town is the only South African university in the Top 10 universities in the BRICS economic bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Read more >>


Education
The challenges facing SA's youths
The Global Youth Wellbeing Index, which was launched recently by the International Youth Foundation and The Centre for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, found that a large majority of the world's youths experience lower levels of wellbeing based on economic opportunity, health, education, safety and security, information and communications technology and citizen participation. Read more >>

Stability and security attract young professionals, job seekers
Universum, the internationally known and recognised global thought leader in employer branding, recently announced the IDEAL Employer Rankings of South African employers in 2013 as voted by South Africa's tertiary students, MBA's and professionals. Read more >>

Higher Education
University attendance low among black S Africans
University attendance for black South Africans remains low, says Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). Read more >>

UCT's new admissions policy to advance transformation goals, beyond race
The UCT Council has approved a new admissions policy model that will incorporate race as only one of several factors to be considered in assessing an applicant's previous disadvantage. Read more >>

Student Expo 2014 calls students and parents
If you missed the Johannesburg Nicolway Bryanston Expo, you're in luck because the Student Expo 2014 still has three more this year, another of which will also be held in Jo'burg. Read more >>

Make sure your GMAT showcases your business skills

Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business

Top business schools globally rely on the GMAT exam to determine who has what it takes to succeed both in the MBA classroom and the business arena. UCT's Graduate School of Business helps applicants prepare for this vital test. Read more >>

Primary & Secondary Education
How groundbreaking, inclusive technology is bringing low vision and blind learners into the light

Issued by Spintelligent

Edit Microsystems will display their groundbreaking technology, which includes the BrailleNote Apex, as well as a scanner that can convert printed text into braille, sound or electronic format, at the upcoming SABC Education African EduWeek, where they are a bronze sponsor. Read more >>

V&A Waterfront's Clock Tower precinct to become an ECD hotspot
In honour of 21 years and recognising that high quality childhood interventions have lifelong effects on learning and motivation, Breadline Africa has plans to transform the V&A Waterfront's Clock Tower precinct into an ECD hotspot. Read more >>

Skills Training
R7bn to support farmers
More than R7bn will be spent on conditional grants for provinces to support about 435,000 subsistence and 54,500 smallholder farmers. Read more >>

Technica redefines skills development in SA
Technica is redefining skills development in South Africa through the provision of interactive multimedia training, tailored to the South African marketplace. Read more >>

Banks now provide loans for accredited field guiding courses
South African banks are now providing loans for students wanting to complete a Field Guiding Association of South Africa (FAGSA) certified course. Read more >>

Business to get a boost at the Real Success Experience
Unlike business events that focus on sales and management techniques alone, an upcoming two-day event, the Real Success Experience, aims to empower businesses and individuals through expert input on both business and personal development. Read more >>

[BizCareers] Job Hopping - what does it mean and how can I avoid it?

Juliette Attwell

This week's BizCareers column looks at what it means to jump from job to job. Read more >>


Government

Tshwane wants more students in science, engineering
Tshwane has established laboratories to stimulate innovation and encourage young people to take up careers in science and engineering. Read more >>

Examiners may need police clearance
All matric examination officials will have to get a police and a security clearance if proposed regulations are adopted. Read more >>


More Government news


Jobs offered

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer - Thermo-Fluid Dynamics - Cape Town
The Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering at Stellenbosch University seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced candidate on a senior lecturer/lecturer level. Read more >>

Lecturer - Social Anthropology - Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch University currently seeks the services of a lecturer in social anthropology. Closing date: 15 July 2014. Read more >>

Senior Lecturer - Social Anthropology - Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch University currently seeks the services of a senior lecturer in social anthropology. Closing date: 15 July 2014. Read more >>

Lecturer - Centre for Rehabilitation Studies - Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch University currently seeks the services of a lecturer at their Centre for Rehabilitation Studies. Closing date: 11 July 2014. Read more >>




New events to diarise

Free Seminar on Studying at Cyprus University
WSAS Sports and Academic Services - 28 Jun 2014 Cape Town

How to use your virtual social media real estate
Fine Women Business Network - 3 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

Teens4Tots triathlon
Knysna Education Trust - 11 Jul 2014 Knysna

Sell the value, quantify the payback
nFold - 23 Jul 2014 Bramley Gardens

Rural Expo
Lavaniye - 24 Jul 2014 to 25 Jul 2014 Butterworth

Port Elizabeth business model workshop
TiisetsoMaloma.com - 9 Aug 2014 Port Elizabeth

Learning the art of community building
Symphonia for S.A- Partners for Possibility - 16 Sep 2014 Cape Town


Upcoming events

Water efficiency management
Terra Firma Academy - 25 Jun 2014 to 11 Jul 2014 Cape Town,Johannesburg

Part two: event compliance: risk, health & safety
The Hedgehog Event - 25 Jun 2014 Fourways

Monitoring and evaluation skills course
Regenesys Business School - 25 Jun 2014 to 27 Jun 2014 Johannesburg

Basic bookkeeping
Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business - 25 Jun 2014 Pietermaritzburg

All Africa Administrators Summit
Inard Training & Development - 26 Jun 2014 to 29 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

CorelDraw short course
Intellectual Training - 26 Jun 2014 to 19 Aug 2014 Sandton,Pretoria,Cape Town,Durban

Workaway International information session
Workaway International - 28 Jun 2014 Durban


All industry news


Marketing & Media
    [Cannes Lions 2014] Last winners announced
    Gordimer hammers secrecy bill
    [PR-Net] Twitter for PR and managing bloggers

    Medical
      Medical aid and freedom of choice - John Harvey
      Beware counterfeit drugs, particularly online supplies
      Ascendis Health acquires Respiratory Care Africa for R145 million

      Retail
        Retail trade sales show consumers still under pressure - Claire Bisseker
        Wholesale trade sales down 0.7% in April
        Woolworths delays David Jones vote - Andiswa Maqutu and Ron Derby

        Government
          SONA: Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry comments

          Mining
            SA should use Angolan, Mozambican gas to boost electricity supply - Linda Ensor
            Barloworld Power wins Bosch Projects contract
            'Crawlers' save De Beers offshore mining activity

            CSI
              Springboks hand over R15K cheque to Dasha Foundation
              Cape Town creatives team up for a book dash

              Finance
                SA's people under-insured by R24trn
                Findings of Retirement Benchmark Survey analysed - Jayesh Kassen and Jaco-Chris Koorts
                Identity fraud impacts on consumers' credit records

                Agriculture
                  Climate changing the face of agriculture: Part 1 - Rudi Massyn
                  SU to host first student environmental summit in Africa
                  Farmers expected to give away 50% of their farms - Jan-Jan Joubert

                  Building
                    SONA will not attract investment in energy sector - Johan Muller
                    Govt to address energy constraints
                    Africa needs an attractive climate for investment in power sector

                    GreenBiz
                      Standard Bank finances renewable energy projects
                      Climate change response policy will bring about radical changes
                      Closing date for Eco-Logic competition extended

                      HR & Recruitment
                        Conflict in the workplace: How to take action
                        Dealing with staff grievances - Su-Mari Du Bruyn

                        Legal
                          Proposed 'Treating Customers Fairly' legislation must be finalised
                          National Consumer Commission's bark is louder than its bite - Megan Badenhorst
                          Albie Sachs awarded prestigious Tang Prize - Melissa Jane Cook

                          Manufacturing
                            Food and beverage income up 6.4% in April
                            Unlocking Africa's industrialisation potential
                            Manufacturing confidence levels fall sharply

                            Property
                              Property search goes mobile in emerging markets
                              Blocking someone's view is not necessarily illegal
                              [SAPOA] SA property industry to 'make a difference'

                              Tourism
                                PwC report anticipates growth in Africa's hospitality sector
                                Boost tourism trade by inter-governmental relations
                                [10 Things I Love About...] Slacking off... - Brian Berkman

                                ICT
                                  Running at Facebook scale? Open code is the way to go
                                  Cloud computing - an effective Big Data enabler
                                  Solar powered tablet PC for SA

                                  Logistics
                                    Taxes put pressure on road freight industry
                                    Imperial Logistics honoured at SAPICS Conference
                                    Freight levels increase 6.5% in April

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Free entrance to Kirstenbosch on 1 July
                                      Foo Fighters to tour SA
                                      'Banting' is the new balanced diet - Jessica Taylor

                                      Automotive
                                        Q50 sport sedan now available in South Africa
                                        Motor trade sales lower in April
                                        BMW installs new technology
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