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
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
It’s a profession that has truly stood the test of time, and for which there is still a long future. Social work, which is rooted in the age-old imperative of providing care for vulnerable people, remains highly relevant to meet critical needs in South African communities that battle poverty,... Read more
A significant consequence of the reshaping of workplaces by artificial intelligence, automation, and digital tools is that human skills that machines struggle to learn and replicate are now in high demand. While tech far outstrips human capacity in routine tasks, analysing data and making calculations, it can only superficially... Read more
How to become a teacher in South Africa
SACAP March 9, 2025
Teaching is often described as a ‘calling’, and the cliched story is that this strikes you during your school years, setting you on an unwavering trajectory to doing one of the nation’s most important jobs. Yet, the reality is that many young people graduate from school without connecting to... Read more
As the workplace evolves rapidly in a volatile world, the skill set for business leaders is changing and becoming more nuanced. Young people choosing tertiary studies and aspiring to take on corporate leadership roles one day need to think about today’s education programmes that will open up more opportunities... Read more
The unresolved student funding debacle, ongoing leadership crises at top universities, and the recent de-registrations of several tertiary institutions are all distressing symptoms of the challenges facing South Africa’s higher education sector. It is turmoil that is not unique to South Africa. Worldwide, higher education is under unprecedented pressures.... Read more
As social creatures, it’s natural to feel a sense of trepidation, or even full-blown anxiety, when you know that a high-stakes conversation is on the cards. While avoidance is an understandable reaction, the respite is generally short-lived, and the consequences of not engaging with what needs to be said... Read more
Young South Africans aspire to do work that is both meaningful and fulfilling, according to the Frame Your Future survey recently conducted by SACAP (The South African College of Applied Psychology). The online survey canvassed 850 internet-connected respondents aged between 17 and 20 years who are recent school leavers or... Read more
