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Leadership from UJ, Vodacom, AWS and the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) at the official launch event. Photo: Supplied

Higher Education

Vodacom, UJ, and AWS join forces to develop industry-ready AI graduates

2 days

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Construction & Engineering

Revitalising the CBD: Johannesburg's R769m Deeds Office project

18 Mar 2026

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NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

NBI’s new campaign unlocks the green economy for South African youth entrepreneurs

15 Oct 2025

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Skills Development & Training

South Africa's tech skills gap: Why waiting isn't an option

Jessica Hawkey 10 Oct 2025

Anton Visser, COO of SA Business School

Skills Development & Training

Learnerships vs skills programmes: Which is the right choice to upskill your workforce?

Anton Visser 1 Oct 2025

Unlocking the economic potential within South Africa’s township economy

Land & Property Law

Unlocking the economic potential within South Africa’s township economy

Kagiso Mahlangu, Issued by Irvine Partners 26 Sep 2025

Yershen Pillay, CEO of the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (Chieta)

Skills Development & Training

SA's youth unemployment crisis needs permanent solutions beyond short-term fixes

Yershen Pillay 18 Sep 2025

Dynamic SA hospitality group launches new HR Intern Programme

Hospitality

Dynamic SA hospitality group launches new HR Intern Programme

Issued by ANEW Hotels & Resorts 9 Sep 2025

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Youth Employment

Nasi Ispani 2.0 to provide 45,000 job and training opportunities

4 Sep 2025

merSETA announced as Official Gold Partner for the Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2025

Events & Conferencing

merSETA announced as Official Gold Partner for the Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2025

Issued by Topco Media 8 Aug 2025

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Education

Building a skilled South Africa: Why grades aren't enough

Dumisani Tshabalala 22 Jul 2025

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Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

SIU gets green light to investigate National Skills Fund

14 May 2025

YDE and Actis Acts launch 'Lumen30' to train 30 South African youths in solar energy installation

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

YDE and Actis Acts launch 'Lumen30' to train 30 South African youths in solar energy installation

Issued by Yellow Door Energy 24 Apr 2025

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Skills Development & Training

Will QCTO's new fees make skills training unaffordable?

Roland Innes 7 Apr 2025

The TASEZ-NAACAM partnership will focus on several strategic areas. Source: Supplied.

Automotive

NAACAM and TASEZ partner to boost local skills and SMEs in the automotive sector

11 Mar 2025

SA youth platform empowers 4 million young South Africans

Skills Development & Training

SA youth platform empowers 4 million young South Africans

25 Sep 2024

How Sars' tax incentives aim to support small businesses

SMEs

How Sars' tax incentives aim to support small businesses

20 Aug 2024

Coega SEZ is driven by a commitment to creating opportunities for the youth in nearby communities.

Skills Development

#YouthMonth: Human capital is the beating heart of Coega

Lindsey Schutters 18 Jun 2024

Celebrating 4 transformative years: Skills123 journey to youth unemployment alleviation

Skills Training

Celebrating 4 transformative years: Skills123 journey to youth unemployment alleviation

Issued by BEE123 11 Jun 2024

The crucial role of frontline retail workers in shaping customer experience

CRM

The crucial role of frontline retail workers in shaping customer experience

Serena Ho 14 Feb 2024

Beko will control the whole home of appliances in this new acquisition. Source: Shot by Joe/Unsplash

Hardware

CompCom approves Beko acquisition of Whirlpool appliances

Lindsey Schutters 22 Jan 2024

Township economy remains critical engine of cities' growth

Community

Township economy remains critical engine of cities' growth

6 Dec 2023

South African universities secure R2.31bn in philanthropic funding

Higher Education

South African universities secure R2.31bn in philanthropic funding

14 Nov 2023

Empowering tomorrow's workforce: Thriving in the talent battleground

Talent Acquisition

Empowering tomorrow's workforce: Thriving in the talent battleground

Vikesh Rampadarath, Issued by Regent Business School 10 Oct 2023

Shoprite recognised for transformative youth employment at ESG Awards

Exhibitions & Events

Shoprite recognised for transformative youth employment at ESG Awards

10 Oct 2023

Empowering tomorrow's workforce: Training and development solutions

Skills Development & Training

Empowering tomorrow's workforce: Training and development solutions

Vikesh Rampadarath, Issued by Regent Business School 8 Sep 2023

#WomensMonth: Esha Mansingh of DP World is empowering women and transforming business

Transport

#WomensMonth: Esha Mansingh of DP World is empowering women and transforming business

Robin Fredericks 25 Aug 2023

Source: National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) chairperson Asanda Luwaca.

Economy

#BRICS2023: Young people call for establishment of Brics Youth Council

24 Aug 2023

Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference: Exciting lineup of partners and speakers announced

Events & Conferencing

Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference: Exciting lineup of partners and speakers announced

Issued by Topco Media 7 Jul 2023

Vodacom Youth Academy on track with 2025 goal

Skills Training

Vodacom Youth Academy on track with 2025 goal

21 Jun 2023

Fitting your studies into your lifestyle

Higher Education

Fitting your studies into your lifestyle

Issued by Wits Plus 12 Jun 2023

Sherrie Donaldson, project director for the Atlas project and BRICS Business Council Skills Development Working Group member

Skills Development & Training

Future skills roadmap for food, beverage sector launches

9 Jun 2023

Mancosa believes that a skills-first approach can significantly increase relevance and profitability

Skills Development & Training

Mancosa believes that a skills-first approach can significantly increase relevance and profitability

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 8 Jun 2023

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Skills Development & Training

R800m to equip youth with digital skills

17 Apr 2023

5 drivers that will help grow SA's hydrogen economy

Energy

5 drivers that will help grow SA's hydrogen economy

Yershen Pillay 27 Mar 2023

Frederik Zietsman, CEO of Takealot. Source: Supplied

E-commerce

Takealot launches accelerator programme for Black-owned SMME suppliers

15 Feb 2023

Jessica Hawkey, Managing Director at redAcademy

Skills Training

New outlook on skills development can solve talent shortage, fast-track coding careers

Jessica Hawkey 12 Jan 2023

CEO of CHIETA Yershen Pillay, Chairperson of MICT SETA Simphiwe Thobela, Minister of Higher Education Dr Blade Nzimande, CHIETA Chairperson Wezi Khoza and Executive Mayor of Saldhana Bay, Andre Truter, as well as Industrial Development Zone Kaashifah Beukes

Skills Training

Smart Skills Centre opens in Saldanha Bay

27 Oct 2022

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Skills Development & Training

How to stop your employee pool from stagnating

25 Oct 2022

Flexible learning is critical in professional development

Higher Education

Flexible learning is critical in professional development

Issued by Wits Plus 17 Oct 2022

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Skills Training

5 key skills that learnerships can provide

10 Oct 2022

Eloise Nolte, MD of Optimi College

Skills Training

One size doesn't fit all - 4 paths to upskilling for the new working world

Eloise Nolte 21 Sep 2022

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Skills Training

KwaMpumuza skills development centre set to create over 170 job opportunities

12 Sep 2022