Efforts to use nuclear science and technology for human development must include an element on skills development for women and the youth, says Energy Deputy Minister Thembisile Majola. “Our efforts in utilising nuclear science and technology towards human development will not be successful unless we locate at its core,... Read more

For anyone wanting an exceptional career in the financial services sector, the African Institute of Financial Markets and Risk Management (AIFMRM) in the Faculty of Commerce at UCT has developed something of a reputation as the go-to place. “Financial services is an innovative and dynamic industry, and our graduates... Read more

Change is never easy. This is especially true when you are considering a career change – it can be a daunting task at any point of your work life. As the end of the year approaches, many professionals entertain the thought of changing jobs, roles or, lately, even changing... Read more

The reality is that the crappy, lame, I-didn’t-study-for-so-long-to-end-up-here” job is better than sitting at home waiting for your perfect job to just come along and find you (which, unless your name is Kim Kardashian, isn’t going to happen). We know that these jobs are not what you studied for,... Read more

According to new research by Cambridge International, 85% of South African students aspire to continue their studies at university once they have left a school. In addition, many still aspire to go into the more traditional, highly respected careers like medicine and dentistry (13%), engineering (13%) and psychology and... Read more

The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) biannual summit, which ended on Wednesday, has resolved to prioritise and expand youth and women programmes such as mass sport participation and school homework assistance. The EPWP implementing public bodies that attended the two-day summit at Saint Georges Hotel in Pretoria committed themselves... Read more

Global Entrepreneurship Week kicks off from 12 November – 16 November. Around the world, entrepreneurs are carving out their paths and are taking matters into their own hands. Back home, Futureproof wants to instil a culture of curiosity, tenacity and risk taking in every South Africa – young or... Read more