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African EduWeek Awards finalists
The finalists in the inaugural African EduWeek Awards have been announced in categories which vary from supplier of the year in basic and high education to Community and NGO of the Year... read more>>



Education
Travellers advised to monitor weather forecasts
The N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) has advised motorists to monitor short- and medium-term weather forecasts when planning their trips along the N3 Toll Route during the school holiday... read more>>
Loeries Creative Future Scholarship deadline extended!
With the Creative Future Scholarship deadline extended to 4 July 2015, all KZN grade 12 learners who come from a disadvantaged background are eligible to enter... read more>>
E-learning
E-Tech Africa: A journey into the future of education
E-Tech Africa - a technology focused conference - and the first event of its kind in South Africa, takes place on 1 and 2 July at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg. read more>>
Partnership makes e-books available to African schools
Snapplify has announced that Penguin Random House UK is making its adult and children's e-book catalogue available for purchase through the Snapplify App... read more>>
Kids drive touch screen sales

Graham Braum

Studies show that children aged between 8-12 years old are driving the highest tablet sales. It is worth exploring why children are so drawn to tablet use and technology and how it influences their emotional, academic and social intelligence... read more>>
Higher Education
Lebo Sekhotla wins international university award, first African to do so
Lebo Sekhotla was recently awarded the international 'Here for Good' Award for youth empowerment work at a gala dinner in Miami, Florida, attended by higher education leaders and dignitaries including Condoleezza Rice... read more>>
Building business leaders in the retail sector

Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business

The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business has developed a new specialisation option designed to support retail managers in difficult economic times - especially those wanting to expand into Africa... read more>>
Primary & Secondary Education
Filter Focus donates books to Nokuphila Primary
Filter Focus joined book and mobile library supplier Qualibooks, by donating 140 books for children at Nokuphila Primary School in Midrand near Johannesburg... read more>>
Lorge Consulting Services identifies school for book donation programme 2015
Lorge a Sage Premier Partner, established in 1986, have partnered with Qualibooks to donate much needed books and a mobile library to Protempo Akademie, in Centurion... read more>>
Air Products joins TECH4RED project to improve education
Air Products South Africa, the manufacturer of a diverse portfolio of atmospheric and speciality gases, is a key partner in a pilot project which aims to enhance the quality of learning and teaching in rural schools. read more>>
Partnership is key to your school's success

Issued by Impak

The right partner can assist your independent school in making and implementing strategic decisions around your curriculum, assessment and day-to-day administration by providing the necessary resources, expertise and experience... read more>>
Skills Training
Club 45 and SBI to host sport management course
Club 45 and the Sport Business Institute (SBI) Barcelona invites all those who aspire to be the future of sport business as well as current role players to join them for the inaugural SBI Sport Management short course... read more>>
IWMSA launches NQF level four waste management course
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) has launched their first NQF level four accredited waste management training course in Southern Africa... read more>>
Northlink College students chosen to represent South Africa in 'World Cup' of skills in Brazil

Issued by Northlink College

Northlink College students, Mia Crous and Duwayne Davids will be part of the South African team that will be participating in the WorldSkills International competition taking place in Brazil in August... read more>>
Business
Preparing financially for a job loss
We often welcome a fresh start with open arms and we've all heard the expression that a change is as good as a holiday. But if a new beginning comes unexpectedly in the form of a retrenchment or a job loss, it can turn your world upside down... read more>>
Entropy explained - South Africa's dilemma on visa regulations

Gaby Gramm

South Africa's advancement as a global tourist destination of choice faced further disruption beginning of June as the requirement kicked in for children to be in possession of unabridged birth certificates before being allowed into the country... read more>>
Working towards a green economy - change is afoot

Danette Breitenbach

In the world today, 1.2 billion people live in poverty, with 70% directly dependent on natural resources for their livelihoods... read more>>
Jobs offered
Web and Print Lecturer - Academic Head - Cape Town
Friends of DesignFriends of Design are seeking to employ an experienced web publishing and interactive media and print publishing lecturer/academic head to join their creative team. Read more >>



New events to diarise
DNA of innovation
The Art of Change - 3 Jul 2015, Cape Town

Social media for sales people
Niche Training - 6 Jul 2015 to 7 Jul 2015, Cape Town | 3 Aug 2015 to 4 Aug 2015, Durban | 10 Sep 2015 to 11 Sep 2015, Johannesburg

Market a consulting practice
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 7 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

Service Excellence
Maurice Kerrigan Africa - 7 Jul 2015 to 9 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

PFMA supply chain management bid adjudication
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 15 Jul 2015 to 17 Jul 2015, Pretoria

Parent workshop 5 - Coping with stress for kids
Sensory Intelligence - 25 Jul 2015, Nietgedacht

Hands-on supply chain management
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 27 Jul 2015 to 31 Jul 2015, Pretoria

Contract management
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 27 Jul 2015 to 29 Jul 2015, Pretoria

Power Series - Selling at your higher price
Niche Training - 28 Jul 2015, Cape Town | 29 Jul 2015, Johannesburg | 30 Jul 2015, Durban

Sales for small businesses
Latitude Training - 1 Aug 2015, Cape Town

Upcoming events
SABC Education African EduWeek - 1 Jul 2015 to 2 Jul 2015, Johannesburg
We bring together pioneering global education suppliers, local and international expert speakers and multiple government and non-profit organisations. Read more >>


Diploma in Digital Marketing - 6 Jul 2015 to 10 Jul 2015, Johannesburg
The world's top digital marketing course. Book for 6-10 July class in Sandton. Call 011 057 2317 or email [email protected]. Read more >>


Write better newsletters
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Writing for social media
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How to write books for children
SA Writer's College - 1 Jul 2015, Countrywide | 22 Jul 2015, Countrywide | 29 Jul 2015, Countrywide | 5 Aug 2015, Countrywide | 19 Aug 2015, Countrywide | 26 Aug 2015, Countrywide

Public Sector Performance Management Systems
INTAH Training and Consulting - 1 Jul 2015 to 3 Jul 2015, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban | 5 Oct 2015 to 7 Oct 2015, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban

Short course in supervisory management skills
1 Jul 2015 to 3 Jul 2015, Pretoria

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