Isuzu remains committed to youth development
Latest news May 12, 2021
The future is looking bright for Isuzu’s first intake of Youth Employment Service (YES) candidates. Landle Kenneth Carelse, 25, is one of the 2020 YES candidates who was successfully placed at Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf). “I have really enjoyed the YES programme and the additional training we received... Read more
More choices, more access and a better future as a result of SU’s approach to language
Latest newsStellenbosch UniversityWestern Cape May 11, 2021
“We are confident that Stellenbosch University students have more choices, broader access and a better future as a result of our approach to language.” This is according to Prof Wim de Villiers, SU Rector and Vice-Chancellor in addressing commissioners of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in Stellenbosch... Read more
WeThinkCode_ Durban campus open. 100 fully funded courses available
CareersLatest newsOpportunities May 11, 2021
WeThinkCode_ has landed in Durban/eThekwini. Selection bootcamps to recruit the maiden cohort for Kwa-Zulu Natal kicked off last week. Bootcamps are being hosted at Convention House located at 125 Florence Nzama Street in Kingsmead. The software programming academy is inviting potential candidates in the region to apply to its... Read more
UCT professor heads Law and Society Association’s global activities portfolio
AchieversLatest newsUniversity of Cape TownWestern Cape May 10, 2021
University of Cape Town (UCT) law expert Professor Dee Smythe – a “pioneer in the field of law and society in Africa” – has been appointed as the Law and Society Association’s (LSA) inaugural coordinator of global activities (CGA). The LSA is an international organisation that brings together scholars from across... Read more
Young people should consider poultry farming when starting a business – this was the advice given to those contemplating starting a business. “The poultry industry is one of the most advanced sectors in terms of farming in the world. I think all young people should consider it for farming.... Read more
With more and more content moving online, learners, educators and funders are starting to shift their preferences towards “owning” and managing their learning journey, roles and contributions on digital platforms too. Convenience, visibility and efficiency are driving this digital migration – creating opportunities for players like Fundi to shape... Read more
COVID-19: UCT math modeller makes her mark
AchieversLatest newsUniversity of Cape TownWestern Cape May 7, 2021
In January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) invited the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Sheetal Silal to join an international taskforce of mathematical modellers to study the dynamics of a novel coronavirus outbreak in China. Little did she know the impact this would have on her life... Read more
WSU studies the risk of cardiovascular diseases in babies born to african women on ARV treatment
Eastern CapeLatest newsResearchWalter Sisulu University May 7, 2021
WSU in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital, Mthatha General Hospital and the Medical University of Graz in Austria are working on a clinical trial for Cardiometabolic Health of Children Exposed to Anti-Retroviral (ARV) Therapy. Cardiometabolic disease describes a spectrum of conditions beginning with insulin resistance, progressing to... Read more
Specialisation needed to properly fight the corruption pandemic in South Africa
CareersFree StateLatest newsUniversity of the Free State May 7, 2021
South Africa does not have the specialisation to fight corruption. There is a need to determine what sort of specialisation is required in order to properly address the kind of corruption that is starting to look like it is endemic in South Africa. This is according to Adv Hermione... Read more
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Technology has commended the appointment of three new Deputy Directors-General (DDGs), saying it will ensure stability at senior management level in the department. “The committee has noted that the positions of the three DDGs have been vacant for a long time,... Read more
