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[Learn Accounting] It's about people, team fit and technology
[Jessica Taylor] At Tuesday's Learn Accounting launch, Jacqui Kew, Associate Professor at the UCT College of Accounting, explained that students are of the mindset that achieving very high marks is the most important thing... read more>>

Google Helpouts shuts down: Are live video tutorials viable?

Edzai Conilias Zvobwo

Google has announced that it will be shutting down Helpouts on 20 April 2015...

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De Lille represents 'model school' for disadvantaged learners

Mayor of Cape Town Patricia de Lille has agreed to represent Christel House South Africa (CHSA) in upholding the school's mission to redefine the role of education in South Africa...

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UCT introduces Learn Accounting: new online teaching platform

University of Cape Town's College of Accounting has developed an innovative teaching platform to help Zulu-, Xhosa-speaking accounting students master complex principles...

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Education
Business invited to enter annual awards
The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) is inviting South African businesses to submit their entries for the 3rd Annual South African Premier Business Awards... read more>>
Distance Learning
New distance learning college courses give students access to UK university degree programmes

Issued by Oxbridge Academy

Oxbridge Academy has become the only distance learning college in South Africa to offer ABMA-accredited courses. These courses, though college-level qualifications, are recognised by a number of UK universities as credit-bearing... read more>>
Higher Education
London workshop teaches nuts and bolts behind tech
LONDON - For children who have become increasingly savvy consumers of sophisticated technology, a London workshop is offering something different, a chance to get back to basics and build their own computers... read more>>
Making the transition to student status
Here, Vega School of Brand Leadership shares some tips for beginner students on how to ensure a smooth transition from matric to their student life... read more>>
New Rhodents enter a tradition of excellence
Despite being South Africa's smallest university, Rhodes University boasts the highest number of Mandela-Rhodes scholars in the country - making up about 15% of students with the prestigious scholarship... read more>>
Winners bring new cheer to NMMU
It was not just three but 22 cheers all round yesterday for the arrival back of NMMU's latest winning combination... read more>>
Campus protest after 66 lecturers dismissed
A large police contingent was deployed to the Eastcape Midlands College (EMC) Charles Goodyear campus yesterday to contain more than 100 angry students, lecturers and union members following management's decision to dismiss 66 lecturers... read more>>
The University of KwaZulu-Natal is now live with OCLC WorldShare Management Services

Issued by Sabinet

The University of Kwazulu-Natal has implemented OCLC's cloud-based library management services to manage their workflows efficiently and improve end users' access to library collections and services... read more>>
Labour law doesn't make you a corporate star - you do!

Mosima Selekisho

Are you part of the delusional 50% that often seems to make up the ranks of junior management? read more>>
Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust hosts second bursary student awards ceremony

Issued by Shanduka Foundation

The Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust (CRET), with the support of Shanduka Foundation, recently hosted its second annual CRET Awards ceremony to honour students in its bursary programme for excellence in academics, leadership and service... read more>>
Ready to become the Michaelangelo of animation?

Issued by False Bay College

False Bay College has launched its one-year full-time Animation National Certificate at its Muizenberg Campus aimed at aspirant animators who are keen to pit their skills in this highly specialised and competitive field... read more>>
Randburg principals awarded over R250,000 worth of bursaries at Damelin roadshow breakfast

Issued by Damelin

Over 30 schools vied for their share in R250,000 worth of bursaries at the launch of Damelin's 2015 Principals' Breakfast, held on Tuesday, 10 February, at the Benvenuto Conference Centre in Randburg... read more>>
Primary & Secondary Education
Racism investigated at Mpumalanga school
The Mpumalanga Department of Education has opened an investigation into claims of racist conduct at Reynopark High School in Emalahleni Local Municipality... read more>>
Mthente releases CSI impact study for Hout Bay partnerships
An independent impact study by research consultancy Mthente has assessed the effect of the Oceana Foundation's corporate social investment (CSI) contribution to Hout Bay and the Sentinel Primary School in particular... read more>>
SA afflicted by maths anxiety

Edzai Conilias Zvobwo

Mathematical anxiety is one of the diseases that have surely spread through the human race without being detected and treated as a pandemic... read more>>
Skills Training
Spend your energy on networking and do it right

Mark Wijsman

When you start exploring the job market, and set yourself up for your first or your next step, there are many ways you can differentiate yourself and get ahead to find the right job before anyone else knows about it... read more>>
People on the move
  • Professor Andile Ngcaba appointed adjunct professor at NMMU - more info

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New events to diarise
SHEMTech International
SRA SHE Solutions - 16 Feb 2015 to 27 Feb 2015, Midrand, Johannesburg

Course in the investigation of financial crime
Continuing Education at the University of Pretoria - 23 Feb 2015 to 27 Feb 2015, Pretoria | 6 Jul 2015 to 10 Jul 2015, Pretoria

Maker Library Anniversary showcase and workshops
Mango-OMC - 27 Feb 2015 to 1 Mar 2015, Cape Town

Teen Entrepreneur - Awaken the giant in you
Teen Entrepreneur - 7 Mar 2015, Cape Town

Telephone reception
Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business - 11 Mar 2015, Pietermaritzburg

African Society for Talent Development
African Society for Talent Development - 17 Mar 2015 to 19 Mar 2015, Johannesburg

Management development programme
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 20 Apr 2015 to 24 Jul 2015, Pretoria

Upcoming events
Master Excel Macros
Front Foot - 19 Feb 2015, Johannesburg | 12 Mar 2015, Johannesburg | 23 Apr 2015, Johannesburg | 21 May 2015, Johannesburg

Practical Selling Skills
Perception Business Skills - 19 Feb 2015 to 20 Feb 2015, Durban | 7 May 2015 to 8 May 2015, Durban | 20 Aug 2015 to 21 Aug 2015, Durban | 19 Nov 2015 to 20 Nov 2015, Durban

Social media and social networking for PR
Provox Centre for Public Relations and Communicati - 19 Feb 2015 to 20 Feb 2015, Randburg | 31 Mar 2015 to 1 Apr 2015, Pretoria | 25 Jun 2015 to 26 Jun 2015, Randburg | 23 Jul 2015 to 24 Jul 2015, Pretoria | 29 Sep 2015 to 30 Sep 2015, Randburg | 29 Oct 2015 to 30 Oct 2015, Pretoria

PowerPoint Level 1
Front Foot - 23 Feb 2015, Johannesburg | 5 Mar 2015, Boksburg | 23 Mar 2015, Johannesburg | 28 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

Project Monitoring and Evaluation Skills
Front Foot - 23 Feb 2015 to 24 Feb 2015, Johannesburg | 14 May 2015 to 15 May 2015, Johannesburg | 10 Aug 2015 to 11 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

Communication skills for managers
Front Foot Strategic Consulting - 23 Feb 2015 to 24 Feb 2015, Randburg

Assertive communication skills for women
Alusani Skills & Training Network® - 23 Feb 2015 to 24 Feb 2015, Johannesburg

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