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Museums and Democracy: celebrating our 20 years of democracy
Iziko Museums of South Africa will host its annual Summer School from 1 February until 1 March 2014. Themed: "Museums and Democracy: celebrating our 20 years of democracy," the programme takes us through different facets of our country's celebrations and remembrances. Read more >>


E-learning
MDM partners with eLearningCurve
ICT skills shortage is a worldwide challenge, and in SA it remains a problem in all areas, but particularly around data management. Master Data Management (MDM) has partnered with eLearningCurve to deliver quality education and certification in information management skills to local resources. Read more >>

Higher Education
No pass, no varsity fees
Students who performed badly last year will probably not receive state funding this academic year and the government is hot on the trail of those who fake documentation to secure varsity fees. Read more >>

Nzimande concerned at university protests
The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande, says he is concerned with the developments that have taken place over the past few days at higher education institutions. Read more >>

Regenesys, Microsoft 4Afrika join forces
Although education is a right, it remains a privilege for most, especially when it comes to tertiary education. Microsoft 4Afrika changes this reality and breaks the financial barriers to education by partnering with leading tertiary institutions around the world to offer opportunities to young future African leaders. Read more >>

Housing projects expand beyond small developers

Joan Muller

Out of SA's total university student population of about 535,000, less than 110,000, or 20% of students, can be housed on university campuses, figures from the Department of Higher Education and Training show. Read more >>

Primary & Secondary Education
Investec celebrates performance of Promaths students
Promaths, run in partnership with the Kutlwanong Centre for Maths, Science and Technology, is Investec's academic programme for learners in Grades 10-12. The programme saw its tenth year of operation begin with awards ceremonies recently held in QwaQwa and Sandton. Read more >>

Skills Training
SACOB now offers short courses
Specialist business school, The South African College of Business (SACOB) will launch their first series of short courses in February 2014. Read more >>

How to project yourself in an interview
With the final matric exams a thing of the past, one of the main challenges school-leavers are now facing is their first job interview. The following question arises: I haven't been for an interview before and I am nervous. There is one coming up next week! How I can show my interviewer I can be an asset to their company? Read more >>

Barnstone Academy fine tunes its business readiness training
With its second successful group of graduates from the Barnstone Academy, the company has improved the structures of its course to make graduates even more business-ready. Read more >>


Jobs offered

Contact Centre Agent - Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch University is currently seeking to appoint a suitably qualified individual as a contact centre agent. Read more >>

Junior Advisor - Economic and Management Sciences - Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch University is currently seeking to appoint a suitably qualified individual as a junior advisor - economic and management sciences, in the Centre for Student Recruitment. Read more >>

Junior Advisor - Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch University is currently seeking to appoint a suitably qualified individual as a junior advisor in the Centre for Student Recruitment. Read more >>

Live-In Caretaker/Companion - Cape Town
An energetic, emotionally compatible, mature and well-educated companion is needed as a live-in caretaker/companion to take care of an independent mentally challenged woman in Sea Point. Read more >>

Senior System Administrator - Identity Management System - Stellenbosch
The Department of Information Technology at Stellenbosch University is seeking to appoint a senior system administrator involved in the development of the University's Novell/NetIQ-based Identity Management System. Read more >>

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer - Stellenbosch
The Department of Industrial Engineering at Stellenbosch University is seeking to appoint a senior lecturer (spesialising in enterprise engineering) and a lecturer (spesialising in asset management). Read more >>




New events to diarise

Introduction to Neuroscience Coaching
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 3 Feb 2014 to 27 Jun 2014 Pretoria

The Write Journey Workshop For Storytellers
The Writing Studio - 8 Feb 2014 to 1 Mar 2014 Cape Town

Conflict Management
AO Development - 13 Feb 2014 to 14 Feb 2014 Ruimsig

Presentation Skills
AO Development - 17 Feb 2014 to 18 Feb 2014 Ruimsig

South African IEEE Joint AP/MTT/EMC Chapter
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 5 May 2014 to 6 May 2014 Pretoria

The Dealdiva™ Programme
The Dealmaker Company - 7 May 2014 to 8 May 2014 Johannesburg


Upcoming events

The Sales Advantage
Dale Carnegie Training - 4 Feb 2014 to 24 Jun 2014 Johannesburg,Pretoria

Key Skills for Effective Secretaries
CBM Training - 5 Feb 2014 to 17 Jun 2014 Johannesburg,Cape Town,Durban,Pretoria

Sirdar & SureSwipe Business Breakfast
Sirdar South Africa - 5 Feb 2014 Sandton

Dealing with difficult people
CBM Training - 6 Feb 2014 to 12 Jun 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town

Effective Leadership Communications Strategies
The Conference Hub - 6 Feb 2014 to 7 Feb 2014 Johannesburg

Customer Service Excellence
Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business - 6 Feb 2014 Pietermaritzburg

UCT Start and Manage a Small Business short course
GetSmarter - 7 Feb 2014 to 18 Apr 2014 Countrywide


All industry news


Marketing & Media
[2014 trends] The discipline of brand building - Dr Carla Enslin
Fire your marketing team - Travis Bussiahn
[2014 trends] A game changing year for advertising and communications - Odette van der Haar

Medical
Support World Cancer Day today
Medical research trust to receive R4.5 million

Retail
[2014 trends] Delivering value in a dynamic retail environment - Brett Kaplan
Flux Trends looks at the 'State We're In'
Online auctioning grows in South Africa

Government
Deadline for anti-poaching strategies looms - Sydney Masinga
Sanral sets record straight on 'e-toll roadblocks'
Government mulls Green Paper on media diversity

Mining
Restructuring costs weigh down Amplats - Allan Seccombe
Cloud for mining at Africa Mining Indaba
Amplats up more than 6% after update

CSI
Anglo committed to uplifting education
Cotlands kicks off Heartfelt Campaign
Epic Communications provides pro bono PR services

Finance
Interest rate hike - consumer confidence is key
CIMA shows strong growth in 2013
Repo rate increases to 5.5%

Agriculture
Agriculture key sector for Africa says Dlamini-Zuma
ONE launches new agricultural campaign
Minimum wage for farm workers amended

Arts
BASA reveals line-up of events for 2014
Impact study confirms NAF's economic contribution
NAF launches Creative City project with EU

Building
New conference centre at lodge announced
Cement data point to booming construction sector - Helmo Preuss

Environment
KNP distances itself from lion hunt advert
Strategies to mitigate impact of climate change
Cape Town to host Abidjan Convention

HR & Recruitment
B-BBEE Amendment Bill signed into law
Big raises for city officials

Legal
BGAG extends reach into francophone Africa
Enforceability of the Dangerous Weapons Act - Nadia Mather
Commission will not prosecute supermarkets

Manufacturing
SABS to ensure PVC pipes are heavy metal free
Kagiso January PMI unchanged at 49.9 points - Maarten Mittner

Property
Commission approves sale of Modderfontein property - Amanda Visser
Turning ordinary estate agents into experts
Hike in interest rate provides challenges for property market

Tourism
Berkman takes to the bush... in luxury - Brian Berkman
SA Tourism opens marketing office in Lagos
MSC Cruises SA makes booking easier

ICT
Icasa's final regulations on mobile termination rates - Thabiso Mochiko
Digital products to be taxed in SA from April
Moody's predicts 'difficult' times ahead for cellular operators - Thabiso Mochiko

Maritime
Fight is on to expand Richards Bay port - Brendan Ryan
NATO submarine rescue vessel assessed
Sails set for Mykonos Offshore Regatta

Sport
Heyneke Meyer welcomes Victor Matfield's return
Nike partners with SAFA
SARU signs contracts with Springbok women

Logistics
Fight is on to expand Richards Bay port - Brendan Ryan
SAA turns again to state for survival
Taxi drivers to strike in protest against e-tolling

Lifestyle
UB40 to play Paarl and Joburg in SA Tour
Jimmy Carr returns to SA
Countdown begins to the Mad Decent Block Party

Automotive
New vehicles sales slow off the mark - Henrie Geyser: motoring editor
Fiat and Chrysler adopt a new logo
Rand set to take vehicle sales for a bumpy ride - Nick Hedley
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