https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/627.html South Africa news 15 Education & Skills Development news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/627.html en-us Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:27:00 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/lavender-hill-learners-celebrate-international-literacy-day-through-african-storytelling-742852a A school hall in Lavender Hill was transformed into an African story village this week as Grade 1 to 3 learners at Hillwood Primary School marked International Literacy Day with storytelling, drumming, puppetry and movement. 1-271742 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Education & Skills Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fossil-fuel-companies-rebuked-for-greenwashing-964374a Fossil Free South Africa’s Fossil Ad Ban (FAB) has now gained four victories over “greenwashing” by oil, coal and gas companies, using the Advertising Regulatory Board complaints process. 1-271644 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Education & Skills Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-classroom-to-career-cape-town-tourism-opens-doors-for-young-people-964314a Future Leaders programme connects high school learners with tourism professionals and emerging opportunities in technology and entrepreneurship. 1-271634 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Education & Skills Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/beyond-connectivity-octotel-empowers-160-learners-through-ai-coding-and-robotics-308288a For Octotel, the leading fibre network provider in South Africa, connectivity has always been about more than simply providing access to the internet. It is about creating opportunities, unlocking potential, and ensuring communities have the tools to thrive in a rapidly changing digital world. 1-271483 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Education & Skills Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vwga-partners-with-leap-to-revive-abandoned-eastern-cape-school-631381a Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) in partnership with the Leap Institute officially opened the Leap 9 Science and Mathematics School in KwaNobuhle, Eastern Cape, yesterday, 31 August 2026. 1-271331 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Education & Skills Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-south-african-businesses-need-to-invest-in-gbvf-prevention-964974a South Africa is dealing with a gender-based violence and femicide problem, and the numbers don’t lie. According to the Human Sciences Research Council, one in three South African women has experienced physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime. In contrast, one in four has experienced emotional abuse, and more than half have experienced controlling behaviour. 1-271144 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Education & Skills Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/empowered-women-are-essential-to-a-resilient-circular-economy-631911a Women have long played a vital role in South Africa’s economy, yet their contributions are not always recognised, protected or fairly rewarded. This is especially evident in the waste and recycling sector, where women waste reclaimers help recover an estimated 60%–80% of South Africa’s post-consumer recyclables. 1-271081 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Education & Skills Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/adopt-school-foundation-celebrates-education-excellence-in-limpopo-964264a Foundation supports top-performing learners and outstanding teachers at major Limpopo education events 1-271054 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Education & Skills Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/phakama-womens-academy-expands-legacy-of-mentorship-with-12th-cohort-520870a The Phakama Women’s Academy (PWA) has officially welcomed its Class of 2026 - 22 young women drawn from Emeris, Afda and the University of Johannesburg - marking the 12th annual intake of the VWV Group's flagship ESG initiative. 1-271036 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Education & Skills Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/aweap-partners-with-the-university-of-limpopo-to-empower-energy-entrepreneurs-189986a The African Women in Energy and Power (AWEaP) Just Energy Transition (JET) Skills Development Programme — alongside the University of Limpopo — is holding an entrepreneur masterclass in Limpopo from 18 to 20 August. 1-270958 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Education & Skills Development South Africa