South Africa’s latest unemployment figures once again highlight the challenges facing graduates hoping to enter the workforce. Increasingly, a tertiary qualification alone is no longer a guarantee of employment. According to Statistics South Africa’s Q2 2026 Quarterly Labour Force Survey, graduate unemployment increased by 0,2% over the previous quarter.... Read more
South Africa faces one of the most severe mental health treatment gaps in the world. According to the South African Stress and Health (SASH) study, only about 16% of South African adults experiencing common mental disorders like depression and anxiety ever receive formal treatment. At the forefront are Registered... Read more
More than 50 unemployed youth and job seekers from Kagiso and nearby communities gathered at the Kagiso Incubation Hub in Krugersdorp for a work-readiness workshop aimed at helping Young people compete for opportunities with practical tools, including professional CVs, interview guidance and digital job-search skills. The workshop was sponsored... Read more
Low bandwidth, high impact: How Edtech innovation can tackle inequality
The Independent Institute of Education April 14, 2026
South Africa currently operates in a volatile and disruptive environment where the promise of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) frequently clashes with the harsh realities of the digital divide. While global conversations are dominated by high-tech features like immersive learning and automated grading, many South African students continue to... Read more
Regent expands its academic portfolio with three new qualifications for 2026
Regent Business SchoolUncategorized March 19, 2026
South Africa’s demand for management talent that can operate across finance, technology and digital business is outpacing the qualifications available to meet it. Three new SAQA-accredited programmes from Regent Regent Business School span undergraduate through to postgraduate level in 2026, namely: A qualification for every stage of a management... Read more
Professional advancement is increasingly shaped by decisions around education. Qualifications signal capability, open doors and promise career progression, yet their value is often assessed too narrowly. Beyond remuneration, education carries costs and returns that unfold over time, influencing professional mobility, access to leadership, and long-term relevance. This article by... Read more
Transforming students through WIL
SACAPWork integrated learning February 19, 2026
In the South African labour market, characterised by skills shortages and high graduate unemployment, Work Integrated Learning (WIL) plays a critical role in bridging the gap between academic learning and the realities of the workplace. WIL enables students to apply theory in real-world contexts, develop professional and transferable skills, and... Read more
Cognitive capability is becoming the new currency of employability
CareersRedAcademy February 9, 2026
In 2025, the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs report underscored the value of skills in the new employment economy. An economy that’s driven by technology, data and AI and expected to displace upwards of 92 million jobs. Of course, it’s also expected to create 170 million more, but... Read more
In an era when true-crime podcasting, serial killer streaming, and internet sleuthing feature in popular culture, it may seem as though young people are fixated on the “whodunnit” and the psychology of offenders. But, in reality, Gen Z stands out for its empathy, community orientation, and sensitivity toward survivors.... Read more
Regent Business School helps to showcase human-centred AI transformation
Regent Business SchoolUncategorized December 12, 2025
Honoris United Universities, Africa’s first and largest pan-African private higher education network, today announced the release of its fourth annual Impact Report, showcasing how the network is harnessing artificial intelligence to advance its mission Education for Impact across Africa. Since its inception in 2017, Honoris has redefined higher education... Read more
