Green industries lauded as engines of Western Cape’s economic growth as premier winde visits local manufacturing plant
Latest news December 1, 2020
South Africa’s Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries have identified the country’s ‘green economy’ as a sector that could contribute to economic recovery from the devastating impact of COVID-19. As integral as plastic is to modern life, we can no longer ignore the devastating effect plastic waste is having... Read more
NWU partners with department to promote Indigenous Knowledge Act
AchieversLatest newsNorth-West University November 30, 2020
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Centre has partnered with the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) on a public awareness campaign on the Indigenous Knowledge Act and the Bio-cultural Protocol*. This Indigenous Knowledge Act focuses on the protection, promotion, management and development of indigenous knowledge in... Read more
Could niche skills development solve the NEETs employment crisis?
CareersLatest news November 27, 2020
With SA’s youth unemployment and NEET (not in employment, education or training) rates on the rise, now is the time to rethink the way we teach and the way we inspire a lifelong love of learning in the future leaders of our country. According to Statistic SA’s Quarterly Labour... Read more
Use Black Friday to kickstart a new career
CareersLatest news November 26, 2020
Beyond discounted TVs and toilet paper, Black Friday offers a unique opportunity for a complete career change. Those who’ve enjoyed working from home during lockdown can leverage Black Friday to find specials on remote work equipment. With the latest portable tech in hand, savvy shoppers can launch a new... Read more
Dr Mayaba obtains an MBA Degree
AchieversLatest newsUniversity of Fort Hare November 26, 2020
Dr Nosisa Mayaba, Director of Planning and Quality Assurance and recently, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Institutional Support (DVC-IS), has recently added a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree to her list of qualifications. She is a plant physiologist by profession with a PhD in Botany from the University of Natal... Read more
Recognising woman chief for advocating gender justice
CareersLatest newsUnisa November 25, 2020
“We would stand on the threshold of a new beginning as a country if we shake the foundation of patriarchy and gender-based violence by reconstructing the gender-justice paradigm and expand circles of relations in which women are empowered, affirmed, and celebrated.” This powerful statement was made during the acceptance... Read more
UP-supported start-up launches HIV self-testing platform
Latest newsUniversity of Pretoria November 25, 2020
Aviro Health, a start-up supported by the University of Pretoria’s (UP) technology incubator and accelerator,TuksNovation, has launched a chatbot-based platform that offers people access to HIV self-testing resources, and the information they need to seek treatment and manage their condition during this unprecedented time. The platform, called Ithaka, is... Read more
UP and University of Leeds collaborate on digital project to teach kids about COVID-19
Latest newsUniversity of Pretoria November 24, 2020
The University of Pretoria (UP) and the University of Leeds are working together on a project to determine if children between eight and 12 years old can learn about COVID-19 through a storybook and/or by playing an online game. The research is being spearheaded by Dr Nico Claassen, a... Read more
Reimagining skills development in the workplace: employers welcome the rise of self-funded “gurus”
CareersLatest news November 24, 2020
With training and skills development budgets being cut across sectors and industries, more and more professionals are reimagining new career paths where they are less dependent on their employers and potentially have more freedom in the future. This ultimately relates to ongoing job security and job relevance – realities... Read more
Proud alumna puts an innovative spin to 1st virtual National Arts Festival
arts and cultureLatest newsRhodes University November 23, 2020
When President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the start of the national lockdown with effect from 26 March 2020, it meant a lot of industries would be negatively affected. One of the sectors which were hugely affected was entertainment, arts and culture. While many events were cancelled, the organisers of the... Read more
