Fundi awards bursary to Wits Accounting Science student Nandi Mbonani
GautengUniversity of the Witwatersrand March 9, 2025
University of the Witwatersrand student Nandi Mbonani was thrilled to receive a R10 000 bursary from Fundi this week. A first-year Accounting Science student, Mbonani will use the money towards registration, giving her a critical hand-up at the start of this academic year. Nandi was selected as the bursary recipient... Read more
In its ongoing pursuit of operational excellence and global recognition, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) has successfully unified project management practices across six key departments through the Project Portfolio Office’s (PPO) project portfolio management solution. The implementation of PPO has provided the university with enhanced project visibility, governance and... Read more
Industry-first academy records 131 graduates
Gauteng October 28, 2024
A pioneering academy allowing KFC staff to gain nationally-recognised qualifications will host its biggest graduation event on Thursday, 24 October, when 131 students will receive certificates. The Streetwise Academy, launched by KFC in 2021 to address skills development and increase opportunities in a sector not typically associated with formal... 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
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 institutions 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
GautengVaal 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
