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AIDAN VAN DEN HEEVER
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) and the Western Cape SABC signed a historic partnership agreement on Tuesday, 18 June 2019, which will see the provincial broadcaster assist the UWC Media Society in developing students' media and broadcasting skills... read
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Gamification or the application of game elements such as points, badges, leader boards and levels in online learning activities can motivate students to be more engaged with their work and ultimately help them to be successful in their studies...read
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While many of today's occupations will continue to be a part of the future - some will transform into something entirely new or disappear altogether...read
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After a drop off in underwriter training, thanks to automation, the insurance sector now recognises that a human touch is still very much needed in the profession...read
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Youth Month
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TSHOLANANG SEAKAMELA, ISSUED BY RED & YELLOW
Incredible things happen when youth unite. However, in South Africa, this journey hasn't been easy. Taking a look back from 1976, how far have we actually come?... Read
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DR SYDWELL SHIKWENI
South African youth, aged between 15 and 24, are the most vulnerable in our labour market with the unemployment rate among this age group representing 55.2% of the population, according StatsSA. With June being a significant month to celebrate the youth, many may be wondering: what is there to celebrate, really? Read
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Education
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Over the past two decades, Participate Learning has given hundreds of South African teachers the opportunity to teach and live in the United States, and now the August 2020 programme is open for application... Read
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Early Childhood Development
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The DG Murray Trust (DGMT) and FNB have partnered with Books For Africa and logistics company DSV to provide books to 80,000 children across South Africa... Read
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Higher Education
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EARLE HOLMES, ISSUED BY AFDA
If you did not get the opportunity to go to the annual AFDA Experimental Festival held at the AFDA Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth campuses - do not despair, AFDA's third- year students have ensured you can watch their film and television productions online... Read
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Capsicum Culinary Studio's Chef Talent Scout 2019 competition is calling all aspiring chefs to enter for the chance of winning one of seven bursaries worth almost R750,000... Read
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A major nanofabrication facility that will house world-class Atomic Layer Deposition reactors at the University of Johannesburg broke ground for construction within the Department of Mechanical Engineering Science on Tuesday, 18 June 2019... Read
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Much needs to be done to restore the educational confidence in the legal profession, according to the 2019 PPS Graduate Professional Index (GPI) results... Read
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ISSUED BY ROSEBANK COLLEGE
Rosebank College, an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), was once again voted the coolest college in South Africa at the 15th Sunday Times Next Gen Awards... Read
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Primary & Secondary Education
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Government is implementing an Early Grade Reading Programme, which consists of an integrated package of lesson plans, additional reading materials and professional support to Foundation Phase teachers... Read
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ISSUED BY AFRICA TEEN GEEKS
Local non-profit organisation, Africa Teen Geeks, is launching a new flagship event to inspire 100 high school girls from disadvantaged communities to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)... Read
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Adult education specialists Media Works are celebrating Madiba's legacy this Nelson Mandela Month by giving 15 South African adults the chance to complete their matric through their online adult matric programme, Matric Works, for free... Read
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Skills Training
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ISSUED BY UKZN EXTENDED LEARNING
New and emerging managers are tasked with the responsibility of managing a team to achieve results for the first time... Read
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ABDHALAH ZIRABA
The second largest Ebola virus disease outbreak on record is currently raging in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with over 2,000 cases and more than 1,400 deaths recorded... Read
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EMMANUEL AKYEAMPONG AND BHEKINKOSI MOYO
This century belongs to the African philanthropists whose capital, influence, local knowledge, and moral authority have the power to address pressing challenges that face the continent... Read
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ANDRE PASCAL KENGNE, ELVIS BANBOYE KIDZERU & MUKI SHEY
Non-communicable diseases are the current leading cause of death worldwide. And the burden is increasingly shifting from developed to developing countries... Read
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If you are one of the people who has been affected by colds or flu this winter, you might want to think again before popping flu medication before your commute to the office or home... Read
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Digital empowerment will not make workers redundant, but it is key for an organisation's growth and survival... Read
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HENRY CAZALET
Deciding to go it alone and start your own business is always hugely daunting. There's so much to learn and so much can go wrong... Read
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Hosted by Womandla, nominations are open for the first Women in STEM Awards set for 17 August in Cape Town... Read
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Non-profit youth organisation Activate! Change Drivers has compiled a book, Heroes, featuring some of the 3,400 youth 'activators' that have taken part in its leadership programme... Read
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A recent report reveals that 40% of South African consumers would give up their social media accounts to guarantee their data remains private for the rest of their life... Read
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ROGER WOODEND
When we think of industries obsessed with customer experience, we often think about travel, retail or even retail banking... Read
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CHRISTO WESSELS
Smartphones are critical devices for most people in their everyday lives... Read
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EVAN-LEE COURIE
Slipztream, an innovative expense claim app created and self-funded by former professional rugby player, Dylan Des Fountain and his entrepreneur wife, Joy Des Fountain, was recently launched... Read
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 Twenty-five entrepreneurs will be chosen for this three-month programme designed to support participants with the business modelling and growth strategy required to scale their enterprises, become investment ready and develop entrepreneurial leadership. Read more >>
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