The Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), in partnership with the City of Joburg’s Trade and Investment unit, celebrated the graduation ceremony of the first cohort of entrepreneurs who participated in the inaugural JCCI/COJ Exporter Development Programme. This one-year export incubation programme for SMEs in South Africa equips... Read more
Over 300 excited learners from across Gauteng attended Lanseria International Airport’s Career Expo at the airport on Mandela Day. As a key enabler of learning and education, Fundi’s stand was an anchor point at the event: offering guidance and support to these aviators of the future, and giving many... Read more
School of Rock expands global footprint with new Johannesburg location
GautengPrivate educational institutionsUncategorized July 26, 2024
School of Rock South Africa has announced its expansion within the country with the signing of a Sub-Franchise Agreement. This exciting development will see the opening of the first School of Rock location in Johannesburg, based in the vibrant neighbourhood of Parktown North. The new Franchisee, who joins the... Read more
MTN Foundation’s investment of R14 million to equip 900 unemployed young South Africans with marketable digital skills is a vote of confidence in the potential of the nation’s youth and a positive long-term step in helping secure South Africa’s place in an increasingly digital global economy. South Africa, like... Read more
NWU, VUT to host conference exploring GBF strategies at SA universities
GautengUncategorizedVaal University of Technology June 28, 2024
The National Community of Practitioners (NCOP), in collaboration with North-West University (NWU) and Vaal University of Technology (VUT), will host the 5th Bi-Annual National Conference on Gender-Based Violence (GBVF), Diversity, and Inclusivity. The conference will take place from 1 – 3 July 2024, at the NWU’s Vanderbijlpark Campus. Hosted... Read more
Madibaz purge turnovers to turn over new leaf
Eastern CapeGautengNelson Mandela UniversityRugby June 28, 2024
The Madibaz rugby team will look to improve across the board when they face their peers at the University Sports South Africa tournament next week. The Mandela University outfit faces the demanding prospect of three games in five days as they look to lay down a marker for the... Read more
Self-belief critical to Madibaz’s USSA netball dream
Eastern CapeGautengNelson Mandela UniversityNetball June 28, 2024
Madibaz netball coach Jeanie Steyn is banking on the team’s self-belief to guide them to the podium in the University Sports South Africa tournament next week. The event takes place at the University of Johannesburg from July 1 to 5. The Mandela University side is looking to repeat, or... Read more
Madibaz hockey teams ready for massive push at USSAs
Eastern CapeGautengHockeyNelson Mandela University June 28, 2024
The Madibaz men’s hockey team have one goal in mind and that is to win back a spot in the A section of the University Sports South Africa tournament when they travel to Johannesburg this weekend. They came close to doing just that last year after being relegated two... Read more
UP chancellor’s medal awarded to Nonkululeko Gobodo, SA’s first black woman CA
AchieversEastern CapeGautengUniversity of Pretoria May 11, 2024
“Wherever you are and whichever job or profession you are in, do your part!” These are the words of Nonkululeko Gobodo who, in 1987, became the first black woman in South Africa to qualify as a chartered accountant (CA).Gobodo was recently awarded the Chancellor’s Medal by the University of... Read more
In 2023, the Tshwane University of Technology’s Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FoICT) adopted the Sikhululekile School of Specialisation in Maths, Science and ICT. This school focuses on research and innovation to foster talent and bridge educational disparities in ICT. FoICT has now also embarked on a pioneering... Read more
