Five critical strategies for career resilience, success
Careers December 19, 2025
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
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
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
CareersRegent Business School December 6, 2025
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
Careers November 12, 2025
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
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
CareersUniversity of the Witwatersrand October 30, 2025
“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
It’s a profession that has truly stood the test of time, and for which there is still a long future. Social work, which is rooted in the age-old imperative of providing care for vulnerable people, remains highly relevant to meet critical needs in South African communities that battle poverty,... Read more
VWSA inspires future engineers in Nelson Mandela Bay
Careers October 5, 2025
On 30 September and 1 October, Volkswagen Group Africa’s (VWGA) Product Development team, in partnership with Nelson Mandela University’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in ACTION, welcomed 114 Grade 9 learners from six schools around Nelson Mandela Bay, namely Andrew Rabie High School, Strelitzia High School, Uitenhage High... Read more
Optimising skills for the workforce
Careers May 30, 2025
Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into workforce planning is revolutionising how organisations prepare for future demands. In South Africa, where unemployment stands at 33% (Stats SA, 2024) and skills mismatches persist, AI presents a transformative opportunity to align workforce capabilities with economic needs. South African organisations can address unemployment, inequality,... Read more
