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Youth programmes encourage entry to responsible tourism sector
The future success of the hospitality and tourism industry in SA depends on a strong talent pipeline of young people within the industry who will continue the legacy of responsible tourism that is being established in SA. Read more >>


E-learning
[2014 trends] E-learning trends for 2014

Kirsty Chadwick

According to research firm, Ambient Insight, the global market for self-paced e-learning products and services reached US$ 27.1 billion by 2009 and is likely to double by 2014. With that said, let's have a quick look at the e-learning trends for 2014. Read more >>

Primary & Secondary Education
Soweto Community encourages learners to stay in school
In the second Sowetan dialogue hosted by Brand South Africa in Soweto, participants reflected upon factors that impact on our learners not being able to stay in school and complete their secondary education. Read more >>

Skills Training
Are you a square peg in a round hole?

John French

My first training assignment for 2014 was to train a new marketing manager in sales skills and strategy. The directors he was working for were less than happy with his sales performance and they were especially worried about his communication skills and Emotional Intelligence when it came to dealing with their valued customers. Read more >>

Theatre4Youth Forum comes to Cape Town
ASSITEJ SA will be hosting a one-day Theatre4Youth forum at the Masambe theatre, Baxter theatre complex, on Friday 31 January 2014. The forum aims to sustain an active dialogue between artists, educators, government and supporting bodies in order to engage with how theatre and the arts can best contribute to learning. Read more >>

Creating a niche for the youth in responsible tourism
The future success of the hospitality and tourism industry in SA depends on a strong talent pipeline of young people within the industry who will continue the legacy of responsible tourism that is being so carefully established in this country, says Caleb Mabaso, FEDHASA's head of Strategic Projects. Read more >>


Jobs offered

Assistant Accountant - Stellenbosch
The Department of Financial Services at Stellenbosch University is seeking to appoint an assistant accountant, to provide a financial advisory service to faculties and departments. Read more >>

Assistant Technical Officer - Stellenbosch
The Department of Food Science at Stellenbosch University currently offers an exciting opportunity to a suitably qualified and experienced assistant technical officer. Read more >>




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Online Actors Studio
Online Actors Studio - 17 Feb 2014 to 21 Mar 2014 Cape Town

Blogging and writing for SEO
TIFFANY MARKMAN - 21 Feb 2014 Cape Town

Global Office Management Skills for Executive PAs
Century Business Academy - 24 Feb 2014 to 28 Feb 2014 Johannesburg

Intro to Carbon Projects and Markets
Terra Firma Academy - 25 Feb 2014 Johannesburg

Water Efficiency Management
Terra Firma Academy - 26 Feb 2014 to 28 Feb 2014 Johannesburg

Student Satisfaction/Peer Review
Intelligent Africa - 11 Mar 2014 to 14 Mar 2014 Kempton Park


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Key skills for effective managers
CBM Training - 28 Jan 2014 to 24 Jun 2014 Johannesburg,Cape Town,Durban

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The Dealmaker Programme
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Strictly Business - Dale Carnegie
Dale Carnegie Training - 1 Feb 2014 to 24 May 2014 Johannesburg


All industry news


Marketing & Media
[2014 trends] Marketing for advertising - Tarryn Pitchers
Social media... Brands, you're missing the point! - Felix Kessel
[2014 trends] Youth trends in 2014 - Jason Levin and Mokebe Thulo

Medical
Chemical threat may make for an unsafe pair of hands
Malaria drug combo could help prevent pregnancy complications in lupus patients - Karen N. Peart
Canine vaccinations effective deterrent to rabies in Africa

Retail
Fish & Chip Co runs promotional competition
Samsung, Google sign patent-sharing deal
Commission not to prosecute major retailers

Government
Policy revision at SABC causes raised eyebrows - Linda Ensor
Now judges have to declare interests
SA continues with efforts to secure Korkie's release

Mining
Premier welcomes court order on Kagiso mining
Striking mine workers called to end strike
Amplats appeals to miners to respect picketing rules

CSI
Partnership will improve community's food security
Still time to donate unwanted goods to less fortunate

Finance
Ombudsman is clear about home insurance
WEF ends with cautious optimism

Agriculture
Drought-stricken Free State farmers in dire straits - Annelie Coleman
Locals cash in on marula harvest
Grains mostly softer due to good rain

Arts
Call for independent theatre productions
WGSA Knowledge Share Session in Durban

Building
September to table paper on housing finance

Environment
SANParks concerned over water pollution
Sustainability Week aims to stimulate a green economy

HR & Recruitment
Make the office work for you in 2014 - Linda Trim
Dealing with employees' New Year's resolutions
[BizCareers] Put thought into interview responses - Juliette Attwell

Legal
Unregulated industry: re-sale of electricity - Ramon Pereira and Chantelle Gladwin
SA to host first ever meeting of CCJA
SAPS confiscates counterfeit goods in Kimberley

Manufacturing
SABMiller invests US%110m in Nigeria

Property
Cancelling a bond application can be expensive
Arrowhead Property's private placement over-subscribed - Alistair Anderson
MAS Real Estate to go to capital markets - Alistair Anderson

Security
Sanral survives its third scare
Community to be involved in recruiting police - Mthethwa

Tourism
Tourism performs better than expected - Andiswa Maqutu
Promising outlook for SA's tourism industry in 2014
Report reveal travellers desire personalised services

ICT
Trend Micro's Security Predictions for 2014
Telkom 'in talks to sell its cellphone towers' - Thabiso Mochiko
Market expecting Telkom turnaround - Thabiso Mochiko

Maritime
Angola searches for lost Greek oil tanker

Sport
PE ready for Herald VW Cycle Tour
IMG Media signs agreement with Klitschko
Cowen completes Robben Island swim

Logistics
Ports seek an 8.5% tariff increase - Linda Ensor

Lifestyle
Update on Red Bull King of the Air 2014
Afrinolly Short Film Competition winners announced

Automotive
Harley-Davidson launches Riding Academy in SA
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