Small fish species from the Serengeti named after Sir David Attenborough
Latest newsStellenbosch UniversityWestern Cape October 16, 2020
A newly identified killifish species from the iconic Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, has been named after Sir David Attenborough in recognition of his dedicated efforts to promote biophilia – an awareness of the wonders and beauty of nature. In contrast to the charismatic wildebeest and their spectacular annual... Read more
The need for greater financial literacy is among South Africa’s main socioeconomic development challenges. It’s an area in which the Momentum Metropolitan Foundation has particular interest, especially in terms of partnering with institutions that work towards empowering communities. One such institution is FunDza Literacy Trust, which, along with the... Read more
Nissan South Africa’s Training Academy creates best in class empowering learning tool
CareersLatest news October 15, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many challenges particularly with education and training. To address these obstacles, Nissan South Africa’s Training Academy has successfully found an innovative way to ensure that learning and development has not been interrupted. Nissan South Africa has become the first Original Equipment Manufacturer to introduce e-learning... Read more
Umoya Energy Wind Farm, within the Saldanha Bay Municipality, is offering 2021 academic scholarships for local Grade 12 learners. The applications have moved to a fully-digital format, due to COVID-19, and learners are being directed to community Wi-Fi-spots to help smooth the online application process. The Wind Farm, which... Read more
Cape Town is home to almost 60% of South African tech start-ups. This is according to data released by Invest Cape Town, which cites high internet penetration, access to start-up capital, and top business accelerators, as reasons for the city’s growing success as a Fintech hub on the African... Read more
The Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA) is internationally recognised as a leader in the field of sport science. In 2019, the Sports Science Institute of South Africa launched its campus-based, SETA accredited one-year certificate and two-year diploma in personal training and conditioning. 2020 has seen continued growth,... Read more
A guide to help the youth deal with confinement during the lockdown is being reissued to commemorate World Mental Health Day on 10 October, which is aimed at creating public awareness to make issues related to mental health a global priority. Mental disorders comprise a broad range of problems,... Read more
Honoris United Universities Welcomes Red & Yellow Creative School of Business to its Pan-African Network
arts and cultureLatest news October 13, 2020
Honoris United Universities, Africa’s first pan-African network of private higher education institutions, has welcomed Red & Yellow Creative School of Business into its network in South Africa, serving to enhance its provision of education in the advertising, marketing and design professions, with added focus on the digital skills and... Read more
Race Across South Africa: The journey into one’s soul sets off
Latest newsVarsity Sports October 9, 2020
This year’s Race Across South Africa (RASA), which falls under the Freedom Challenge banner, officially started in Pietermaritzburg this morning. The 2 150km race, which was originally scheduled for June, will see riders depart from the City Hall in batches of five to eight per day over the next... Read more
UKZN Study finds Burnout, Anxiety and Depression High Amongst Medical Doctors IN KZN
KwaZulu-NatalLatest newsResearchUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal October 9, 2020
A UKZN study by Dr Thejini Naidoo, a psychiatry registrar based at the King Edward VIII hospital; found a high prevalence of burnout, anxiety and depression amongst medical doctors (MD’s) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Her study which was conducted in 5 public sector training hospitals in KZN, formed part of... Read more
