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Singing and shouting out the good local news
[Leigh Andrews] There's no denying SA's been making headlines for all the wrong reasons lately. That's why Shout for a Safer South Africa, the NPO brainchild of local musos Danny K and Kabelo Mabalane, is on a mission to give us back some positive punch by improving education opportunities in the land... read more>>



Education
[SA Innovation Summit] The business of disruption

Nicci Botha

We're facing a brave new world, where disruption technology and e-commerce are forcing traditional industries to re-examine their take on doing business to include innovative solution-based thinking if they want to stay in the game... read more>>
Higher Education
UCT has two winners at National Research Foundation Awards 2015

Natalie Simon

At the recently held the National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards 2015, two University of Cape Town researchers were rewarded. Professor Michael Feast was awarded the Lifetime Achievement, and Dr Ntobeko Ntusi won in the Emerging Researcher category... read more>>
Primary & Secondary Education
Cape Town hosts International Society for Child Indicators this week
From 2-4 September 2015, Cape Town will be the first African host of the biennial conference of the International Society for Child Indicators... read more>>
Skills Training
Fighting digital colonialism, Q&A with Elizabeth Gould

Cari Van Wyk

The V&A Waterfront recently launched Workshop17, a multi-use innovation hub in support of start-ups, companies and initiatives working towards a better future... read more>>
Four cadets return from nuclear training programme
South Africa's need to develop its nuclear power plant operations knowledge was reiterated by a group of delegates returning from the South African Civil Nuclear Energy Training Programme, held in China earlier this year... read more>>
Six steps to making difficult decisions
Decisions that could have a long-lasting effect on your life, those nearest to you or your organisation often cause anxiety and sleeplessness but such decision making should not keep you hostage... read more>>
[SA Innovation Summit] Reimagining the future

Nicci Botha

"It ain't about us, it's about creating a space for our children to flourish. We have a responsibility to the future," says Gavin Mageni, Head of the SABS Design Institute... read more>>
[SA Innovation Summit] Emerging companies insights: Where do we stand?

Nicci Botha

In a good news, bad news scenario, people would rather hear the bad news first. And in the case of emerging entrepreneurial businesses in South Africa, local is not so lekker, say Maija de Riijk-Uys and Alexandra Fraser of PwC Accelerator and Silicon Cape respectively... read more>>
Creating sustainable business environments to support and develop SMMEs in Tshwane

Issued by Continuing Education - University of Pretoria

One of the Tshwane Economic Development Agency's roles is to aid SMMEs by creating opportunities and platforms to promote their development and assist them in entering the marketplace... read more>>
Redefining (training) reality

Issued by Continuing Education - University of Pretoria

In partnership with Perkins School for the Blind and the South African National Council of the Blind, the University of Pretoria was approached to design and present a leadership and management development programme... read more>>
Building managerial capacity in the SAPS through professional development

Issued by Continuing Education - University of Pretoria

Commending delegates on completing the Public Management Development Programme, General Riah Phiyega addressed guests and members of the national Police Service at a certificate ceremony... read more>>
Last call for BASA Education Programme applications
Business
Life events that require financial planning
It may surprise people to learn that some of the most predictable life events require financial planning... read more>>
LinkedIn is the new business card

Leigh Andrews

The problem with networking in real life is that you can't just click and connect, as business cards get bulky while you work your way through the room. That's why it's better to incorporate online networking into your offline meets... read more>>
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New events to diarise
Programme in Advanced Field Guiding
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 7 Sep 2015 to 20 Nov 2015, Nelspruit

Leadership Training
Litha Communications - 7 Sep 2015 to 8 Sep 2015, Midrand | 12 Oct 2015 to 13 Oct 2015, Midrand | 11 Nov 2015 to 12 Nov 2015, Cape Town | 9 Dec 2015 to 10 Dec 2015, Midrand

PMP Certification Training in Johannesburg
Knowledge Hut - 8 Oct 2015 to 9 Oct 2015, Johannesburg

Short course in business process modelling
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 12 Oct 2015 to 14 Oct 2015, Pretoria

WordPress course
Wordpress Courses - 12 Oct 2015 to 13 Oct 2015, Durban

Effective tender and contract management 2015
22 Oct 2015 to 23 Oct 2015, Cape Town

BizStrat's inaugural GRC for company secretaries
28 Oct 2015 to 30 Oct 2015, Johannesburg

Upcoming events
Art Direction - Module 2 - 3 Sep 2015 to 3 Dec 2015, Johannesburg
This course is entry level for persons wishing to become art directors. The second module covers both the theory and practical elements of art direction. Read more >>

Diploma in digital marketing - 7 Sep 2015 to 11 Sep 2015, Johannesburg
The world's top digital marketing course. 7-11 September - Sandton. Diploma and Level 5 European accreditation. Call 011 057 2317 or 011 589 9047. Read more >>

DEFSA: 7th International Conference 2015
MGI - 2 Sep 2015 to 4 Sep 2015, Midrand, Johannesburg

Archetypes - introductory class
2 Sep 2015, Johannesburg

Budgeting and Reporting in the Public Sector
INTAH Training and Consulting - 3 Sep 2015 to 5 Sep 2015, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban | 11 Nov 2015 to 13 Nov 2015, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban

Practical radio telemetry systems for industry
IDC Technologies - 3 Sep 2015 to 4 Sep 2015, Johannesburg

Kick-start your professional network with LinkedIn
Continuing Education at Univ of Pta Trust - 3 Sep 2015, Pretoria

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