As South African schools reopen, attention must turn to how the nation can better equipits youth with practical skills to tackle pressing challenges and unlock economicopportunities.Shawn Theunissen, founder of Property Point, a leading enterprise and supplierdevelopment initiative, says schooling must prioritise creating pathways for youngpeople to step into careers... Read more
Expert shares top interview tips for landing tech job at Google
Latest news September 26, 2024
Securing a job at Google is a dream for many, given the company’s reputation as a leader in innovation, its competitive benefits, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects. As one of the most sought-after employers in the tech industry, Google’s hiring process is rigorous, demanding, and highly... Read more
World premieres of the opening, closing night films announced
KwaZulu-NatalLatest newsUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal August 6, 2024
The political zeitgeist in South Africa could not be a better time to introduce Tara Moore’s excavation of South Africa’s history – Legacy; The Decolonised History of South Africa. As the promise of a Government of National Unity (GNU) embarks upon the task of uniting the country to dismantle... Read more
New data has revealed the tech skills employers desire the most, with Microsoft Office topping the list. New research, conducted by system design interview prep experts System Design School, gathered data on the total number of times a tech-specific skill had been mentioned in job listings on Glassdoor. Microsoft... Read more
AdvTech provides new horizons for next generation of cruise line professionals
Latest news April 29, 2024
The cruise liner industry is experiencing major growth in South Africa and beyond, and with this growth comes a demand for well-equipped professionals to ensure tourists on board experience the highest level of customer satisfaction. As a result, unprecedented opportunities are arising for young professionals seeking adventure and international... Read more
At least 7.9 million people, constituting 32.6% of the South African population, remain unemployed. Recognising the pressing need to address this challenge, MTN South Africa is taking proactive steps to uplift job seekers with the launch of its Made4U career portal, ‘Skillsbox.’ Skillsbox offers a comprehensive suite of resources,... Read more
FP&M SETA tells of successes at AGM
Latest news November 8, 2023
The Fibre Processing and Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority (FP&M SETA) celebrated its many achievements over the 2022/2023 period alongside various stakeholders from across the 13 sub-sectors that the organisation serves during its end-of-year annual general meeting (AGM) at the Midrand Convention Centre on 30 November 2023. The... Read more
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) will in the 2023/24 financial year award bursaries – valued at R16 million – to youth who will study towards Built Environment qualifications. Through the department’s Young Professional Programme, 79 candidates will be recruited for the 2023/24 financial year. Public Works... Read more
Scientists identify new benchmark for freezing point for water
Latest newsResearchStellenbosch University April 17, 2023
Scientists have discovered yet another amazing aspect of the weird and wonderful behaviour of water – this time when subjected to nanoscale confinement at sub-zero temperatures. The finding that a crystalline substance can readily give up water at temperatures as low as -70 °C, published in the journal Nature today, has... Read more
