Owners of small and medium-sized businesses wear many hats; managing daily operations, running Human Resources and payroll, and sometimes even working the cash register. With busy schedules, it can be challenging to find the right staff for contract work. “This is why BoostMe360 – a Pearson Education initiative to... Read more
UCT Rainbow Week: Welcoming one and all
Latest newsMust-ReadUniversity of Cape Town October 25, 2018
University of Cape Town (UCT) students came out in their numbers to take part in Rainbow Week, showing their support for a move to embrace inclusivity on the campus. The events included panel discussions, art and film, a Pride march and a party, all designed to bring depth, insight,... Read more
Stellenbosch University: Innovative app making exam access easier
Latest newsMust-ReadStellenbosch University October 23, 2018
Exams can be a stressful time for many students. Add to that the time-consuming access procedures at exam locations, when all you want to do is to get your exam paper and start, and those stress levels can soar! However, thanks to new technology developed by Information Technology at... Read more
Rhodes University Chancellor appointed to head PIC commission
AchieversMust-ReadRhodes University October 22, 2018
Rhodes University Chancellor and former Supreme Court of Appeal president, Justice Lex Mpati, has been appointed to lead a judicial commission of inquiry into the Public Investment Corporation (PIC). The PIC, one of the largest investment managers in Africa today with assets of over R2 trillion including government employees’... Read more
Rhodes University lecturer in Ramaphosa squad
Latest newsMust-ReadRhodes University October 19, 2018
Rhodes University Political and International Studies Senior Lecturer, Dr Siphokazi Magadla, has recently been elected by President Cyril Ramaphosa to form part of a high-level review panel into the work of the State Security Agency (SSA). The panel, chaired by former minister Dr Sydney Mufamadi, is assessing the mandate,... Read more
UKZN entrepreneurs venture to Hydroponic Farming
Latest newsMust-ReadUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal October 18, 2018
The University of KwaZulu-Natal ENSPIRE programme is proud to introduce another ground-breaking and innovative project that is set to make a difference in the lives of South Africans. The ENSPIRE programme is a UKZN InQubate instigated developmental programme, whose aim is to support entrepreneurial ideas and skills, personal growth... Read more
The Dti (Department of Trade and Industry) has through the Workplace Challenge Programme (WPC) sustained over 50 000 jobs while a further 250 has been created over the last two decades. Speaking at the 20-year anniversary celebrations of the WPC in Botshabelo in the Free State, the department’s Chief Director... Read more
Nelson Mandela University: Vision drives Sandile
AchieversMust-ReadNelson Mandela University October 17, 2018
True success is determined by the number of lives you change.” These are words that postgraduate economics student and entrepreneur Sandile Mjamba lives by – and his will to succeed is largely driven through his endeavours to create the space for youth entrepreneurship development. The soon to be 25-year-old Nelson... Read more
Stellenbosch University Rector’s Awards honour 87 students for excellent achievement
Latest newsMust-ReadStellenbosch University October 17, 2018
Stellenbosch University (SU) honoured 87 students last night (11 October) who excelled in areas ranging from academics to co-curricular fields at the annual Rector’s Awards for Excellent Achievement. Prof Wim de Villiers, SU Rector and Vice-Chancellor, said at the event that this Award ceremony is an important highlight on... Read more
CPUT Students donate R54 000 to Children’s Hospital
Cape Peninsula University of TechnologyLatest newsMust-Read October 16, 2018
CPUT first year students recently donated R54 300 to the Red Cross Children’s Hospital Trust. The Business Administration 1 students and lecturer Belinda Berman, who is the project’s facilitator, recently handed over the cheque to the Trust on the District Six Campus. The money was raised earlier this year and will be... Read more
