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Cognitive capability is becoming the new currency of employability
In 2025, the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs report underscored the value of skills in the new employment economy. An economy that’s driven by technology, data and AI and expected to displace upwards of 92 million jobs. Of course, it’s also expected to create 170 million more, but... Read more
Thousands of jobs through R131 billion infrastructure pipeline in the Western Cape
The Infrastructure Ministerial Committee (IMC) met on Friday, 6 February 2026, with a clear directive: accelerate delivery across the Western Cape’s most critical infrastructure projects by tightening coordination, unlocking partnerships, and ensuring funding is aligned to projects that are ready to build. The meeting reviewed progress across health, education... Read more
Nearly 5 million young South Africans will disappear warns Afrika Tukkun
As universities open and jobs fill, millions of young people become economically invisible This February, nearly 5 million young South Africans will systematically disappear from the country’s economic landscape as universities open, job opportunities tighten, and another generation of youth becomes invisible to a system with no space for... Read more
Five critical strategies for career resilience, success
The sentiment that 2025 felt like decades packed into a particularly challenging and stressful year abounds, with professionals both locally and globally grappling with unprecedented workplace uncertainty. From rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and resultant job losses, to shifting economic landscapes and evolving job roles, the message is clear:... Read more
SACAP launches Psychology & Criminology degree to centre victim support
In an era when true-crime podcasting, serial killer streaming, and internet sleuthing feature in popular culture, it may seem as though young people are fixated on the “whodunnit” and the psychology of offenders. But, in reality, Gen Z stands out for its empathy, community orientation, and sensitivity toward survivors.... Read more
How business education enables smart career pivots
South Africa’s mid-career workforce is quietly rewriting the rules of reinvention. Far from beginning again, professionals in their 30s and 40s are discovering that shifting direction does not erase the past but unlocks its strategic value. This thought leadership piece explores why the belief that one must “start over”... Read more
Regent Business School introduces SA’s first business intelligence accounting degree
Regent Business School has introduced a BCom in Accounting (Business Intelligence), positioning itself as the first South African business school to offer this specialised degree pathway. The three-year programme, launching in 2026, is designed to equip mid-tier accounting and finance professionals with the digital and analytical capabilities that industry... Read more
Empowering SA teachers: Why professional development is crucial as tech advances
Technological advancements in education have made the continuous professional development of teachers more crucial than ever. With the rise of artificial intelligence, shifting pedagogical approaches, and increasingly diverse classroom needs, educators must be equipped not only with subject knowledge but also with the tools and strategies to foster meaningful... Read more
39% of SA jobs will be dominated by AI in 2030: Opportunity, not a threat
AI is now prevalent in the workplace, with 72% of users saving over an hour per day. While positivity towards AI is growing, adoption gaps remain. With a significant global workforce challenge looming by 2030, South African leaders must effectively leverage AI to gain a competitive advantage. The global... Read more
Lifelong learning is key to relevance in today’s marketplace says Wits Plus CEO
“If you thought 2025 piled on the pressure to keep up with the astonishing pace of technological, business, and social change, 2026 will be tougher,” says Wits Plus CEO Natalie Zimmelman. Wits Plus gives professionals and organisations access to learning through University of the Witwatersrand-backed research and innovation. It... Read more