Four young and ambitious nursing students from across South Africa have been selected to take part in the WorldSkills South Africa national competition, in the Health and Social Care skill category, later this year. They will be vying for the chance to represent South Africa at the 46th International... Read more

Corporate sector companies are increasingly appointing Hospitality Management graduates to senior positions outside of their traditional roles, particularly due to their ability to interface effectively with the public and handle diverse crises, an education expert says. “In the wake of the pandemic and lockdown measures, the hospitality and service... Read more

CHIETA, the chemical industries SETA, in partnership with Options in Personnel recruitment and development agency, has launched a Retrenched Workers Support Programme that is equipping retrenched workers to find formal employment or become entrepreneurs. The launch was marked with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on 1... Read more

Poverty and unemployment, gangsterism and high crime, gender-based violence as well as domestic and substance abuse are all rife in communities across South Africa. These long-standing issues have been worsened by more than two years of the global COVID-19 pandemic.  The country’s socio-economic recovery requires multi-pronged and multi-level strategies... Read more

In 2021, South Africa’s unemployment rate reached a record-high: ranking South Africa’s number of unemployed the highest in the world. Last week, in his SONA 2022 address, President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that, despite “extraordinary” measures, “government does not create jobs. Business creates jobs.” Along with announcements including the extension... Read more

The global ‘great resignation’ trend has emerged in South Africa, prompting local professionals to rethink their career options and consider emigrating abroad. As the go-to industry for those looking to work overseas, teaching English as a foreign language has opened doors for overworked employees seeking a more balanced lifestyle.... Read more

Fifty young business owners attended a Social Entrepreneurship workshop on small business building and sustainability held at the Bridal Community Hall. This programme, funded by Boikanyo Solar, is part of a broader and ongoing Enterprise Development initiative to aid small business owners. The aim of the programme is to... Read more