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Camargue's new e-learning platform an industry first
With the objective of enhancing professionalism within the industry, Camargue has launched a free online, IISA-accredited training initiative. read more>>



E-learning
Ukufunda Virtual School to address inequalities in basic education
The Ukufunda Virtual School, in partnership with Mxit Reach and UNICEF, was unveiled yesterday by the Deputy Minister of Basic Education and the MEC for Education in Gauteng. read more>>
Google's Connected Classrooms link global schools to SA history
Google has launched 'Connected Classrooms' aimed at exploring historic spots related to South Africa's 20 Years of Democracy... read more>>
Primary & Secondary Education
Tongaat Hulett sponsors Rally to Read
Tongaat Hulett, in partnership with Rally to Read, is investing in twelve rural KwaZulu-Natal primary schools. read more>>
Addressing the root cause of unemployment in SA
The educational structure is failing the South African youth as they continue to battle against unemployment, skills acquisition and career growth. read more>>
ANA assessment week underway
Over 6.8-million learners in Grades 1-6 and Grade 9 are currently being assessed by the Annual National Assessments (ANA) to determine their levels of competency in literacy and numeracy with the objective of improving the quality of performance in the system. read more>>
Kuruman protesters face legal action
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says the law must take its course against protesters in Kuruman, Northern Cape, who have prevented learners from attending school. read more>>
Skills Training
109th MBSA Conference tackles building a sustainable SA
The 109th annual Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) Conference aims to address subjects such as skills development, growth and job creation within the building and construction industry. read more>>
Mustadafin Foundation gives Cape Flat's families hope with adult literacy programme
Through its adult literacy programme, Mustadafin Foundation is helping adults from the Cape Flats to better their lives and become more self-reliant through reading, writing and numeracy. read more>>
Clover Mama Afrika travels 7,000 kms to give back
Clover Mama Afrika's annual roadshow, sponsored by MiX Telematics, is a journey of more than 7,000 kms that involves support visits to 30 Clover Mama Afrika centres across South Africa. read more>>
T-Systems interns head to Germany
Three T-Systems interns, recruited from various tertiary education institutions as well as the ICT Academy, will be heading off to Darmstadt, in the Bundesland of Hesse in Germany, as part of the Konrad Reiss International Exchange Programme. read more>>
Red & Yellow launches a series of design-focussed courses

Issued by Red & Yellow

The Red & Yellow Marketing School is offering a series of part-time contact and online courses to working professionals who want to learn how to create beautiful designs, magazine layouts and other visual marketing materials... read more>>
Damelin sponsors R20,000 worth of bursaries to professional secretaries

Issued by Damelin

Damelin Randburg sponsored a whopping R20,000 in bursaries at this year's International Year of the Secretary and Admin Assistant PA Summit on Wednesday, 3 September, at Emperors Palace... read more>>
Africa
Startup accelerator programme launched in Ivory Coast
Orange's network of startup accelerators has expanded to Ivory Coast with the launch of 'Orange Fab Ivory Coast'. Through the programme, Orange supports new digital players and helps them grow... read more>>
More Africa
Government
ICT to reform basic education claims Motshekga
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says the Council of Education Ministers (CEM) will push for the stronger use of ICT to radically transform basic education. read more>>
More Government news
Jobs offered


New events to diarise
Interior decorating workshops
The Design School Southern Africa - 27 Sep 2014 Randburg,Brooklyn,Durban

What we are learning about the coaching landscape
Africa Board for Coaching, Consulting and Coaching - 30 Sep 2014 Pretoria

Photoshop for the photographer
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 2 Oct 2014 to 30 Oct 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town,Pretoria

Video for the photographer
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 7 Oct 2014 to 25 Nov 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town,Pretoria

Introduction to DSLR workshop
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 8 Oct 2014 to 18 Oct 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town,Pretoria

A comprehensive statistics course using STATA
Centre for Statistical Analysis and Research-CESAR - 13 Oct 2014 to 17 Oct 2014 Braamfontein

Strategic planning
Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business - 14 Oct 2014 Pietermaritzburg

Wedding photography workshop
Vega School of Brand Leadership - 20 Oct 2014 Johannesburg,Durban,Cape Town,Pretoria

Upcoming events
The 5th Orange Africa Mega Music Expo
Ngavu Enterprise Inc. - 23 Sep 2014 to 24 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

Financial Modelling with Excel
Front Foot - 23 Sep 2014 to 10 Oct 2014 Johannesburg,Randburg

Heritage Day Soweto Festival
La Brandz Madiba Events - 24 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

Eye Tracking workshop
ETSA - 25 Sep 2014 to 26 Sep 2014 Roodepoort

Free sectional title insurance workshop
IHFM - 25 Sep 2014 Cape Town

Professional Telephonist Receptionist Skills
Front Foot - 26 Sep 2014 to 10 Oct 2014 Johannesburg,Randburg

Presentation skills for the workplace
Continuing Education at the University of Pretoria - 26 Sep 2014 Pretoria

All industry news

Marketing & Media
    'Learning from Cannes Lions' breakfast features Philip Thomas
    Loerie Awards: Part 2 - What happened on the night - Staff Reporter
    Here's why nobody is downloading your app and how to fix this - Andrew Lanning

    Medical
      Dementia Speaking Book to launch on World Alzheimer's Day

      Retail
        Retail robberies continue to climb
        Campaign to donate reading glasses for every purchased pair
        2014 Loerie Award winners - the retail perspective

        Government
          Police have crime under control claims Phiyega
          SA's water crisis in danger of deepening

          CSI
            LexisNexis SA initiates Cycle against Trafficking Challenge
            Queen of Soweto: A book in a dash - Jessica Taylor

            Finance
              Repo rate remains at 5.75%
              African Bank's failure affects every citizen - Rob Jeffrey
              Digital revolution will impact on Africa's banking sector - Frederic Guillou

              Agriculture
                TV programme calls youth to a career in agriculture
                Pioneer to unbundle its stake in Quantum Foods - Fifi Peters

                Building
                  Fifteen projects nominated for AfriSam-SAIA Award
                  Invitation to submit papers for POWER-GEN Africa
                  SA electricity pricing paralysing the poor - Thembie Chehore

                  GreenBiz
                    New campaign, new angle to tackle rhino poaching
                    Eco-Logic Award winners announced
                    Climate change: the South African scenario - Sindy Peters

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Startup Knight 2014 launched
                      Seed Academy offers free training for tech entrepreneurs
                      Research reveals what students want from future employers

                      Legal
                        Employment law specialists must offer more proactive services
                        Environmental licences suspended if an appeal is submitted - Sandra Gore, Helen Dagut and Gareth Howard
                        New methods to protect trade marks in cyber space - Alissa Nayanah and Mariƫtte du Plessis

                        Manufacturing
                          New rolling stock will develop local manufacturing - Bekezela Phakathi
                          Magnets protect plants and pull extra profits

                          Property
                            Green buildings make economic sense
                            Good news for housing market, as repo rate remains stable
                            Why the property market growth is sustainable - Andrew Golding

                            Tourism
                              SA Tourism to open marketing office in Sao Paulo
                              Richmond to host Heritage South Africa's National Symposium
                              Onboard City Sightseeing Johannesburg - Brian Berkman

                              ICT
                                Infor Dynamic Science Labs pioneers new applications
                                SA tech companies can hold their own against the best
                                Protect data availability to comply with POPI - Jos Floor

                                Logistics
                                  FlySafair taking off on 16 October
                                  E-tolls boycott hurts Gautrain's operations
                                  Boeing 737-800 replica to visit schools

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    Music and emotion: A soprano on song - Roger Metcalfe
                                    Best of the Fringe
                                    Million Dollar Arm is a winner - Daniel Dercksen

                                    Automotive
                                      Nissan sponsors next year's Africa Nations Cup
                                      New government relations manager at GMSA
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