World premieres of the opening, closing night films announced
KwaZulu-NatalLatest newsUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal August 6, 2024
The political zeitgeist in South Africa could not be a better time to introduce Tara Moore’s excavation of South Africa’s history – Legacy; The Decolonised History of South Africa. As the promise of a Government of National Unity (GNU) embarks upon the task of uniting the country to dismantle... Read more
It’s mission accomplished for Sibeko at Madibaz half marathon
Eastern CapeNelson Mandela University August 5, 2024
It was mission accomplished for Simon Sibeko, who ran a personal best and ticked off Project 63 to win the Madibaz half marathon in Gqeberha over the weekend. The 29-year-old from Ikhamva Athletics Club crossed the line in the Madibaz Stadium at Mandela University in 1:02:20, holding off club... Read more
UFS’ Paul Oberholster granted membership by world’s largest scientific honour society
Free StateUniversity of the Free State August 5, 2024
Prof Paul Oberholster, Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS) and environmental management researcher was recently nominated for full membership in Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society. As per its website, Sigma Xi is an international, multidisciplinary... Read more
SANRAL pilots junior chefs training programme under N2 Wild Coast Road project
Eastern CapePrivate educational institutionsUncategorized August 5, 2024
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is venturing beyond road construction on the N2 Wild Coast Road Project, including introducing training for junior chefs, among its non-engineering interventions. The R20-billion N2 Wild Coast Road project is more than just a road construction endeavour; it is a... Read more
Professor Nokuthula Sibiya is MUT’s new VC
KwaZulu-NatalMangosuthu University of Technology August 5, 2024
Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) is proud to announce the historic appointment of Professor Nokuthula Sibiya as the new Vice-Chancellor, the first woman to hold this esteemed position in the institution’s 45-year history. This groundbreaking appointment comes at a pivotal moment as MUT embarks on a new era of... Read more
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
Funda Wande recently celebrated a successful learning intervention, emphasizing the transformative impact of education in Limpopo. South Africa’s education system has faced significant challenges, including a critical shortage of teachers, deteriorating infrastructure, and persistent management issues. These obstacles, compounded by pedagogical content difficulties, have resulted in many learners not... 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
