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[Biz Online Insights] #Feesmustfall
This week, our 'Biz Online Insights' section explores the South African online population's reaction to last week's #Feesmustfall student protests... read


Higher Education
Significant revision of admissions requirements for MBA
The SA National Qualifications has recently modified its framework levels and made it mandatory for prospective applicants to complete the equivalent of a four-year bachelor's degree before obtaining an MBA... read
Our graduates

Erik du Plessis and Neil Higgs

Last week Bizcommunity researched the impact of #feesmustfall through Panel Service Africa's TellUsAboutIt. This week, SA Marketing Magazine looks at what happens to the produce of our universities, how this has increased over time, what jobs they do, and whether they're employed... read
Hospitality students awarded FEDHASA bursaries
Two students from International Hotel School were recently awarded coveted bursaries by the Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (FEDHASA) Cape Town... read
Market's reaction to new CEO appointments

Issued by Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL)

A local study demonstrates the significant negative share price reaction to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange as far as the appointment of new CEOs are concerned... read
TVET College takes top honours at annual Cisco Academy Awards 2015

Deon Halls, Issued by College of Cape Town

The College of Cape Town's Cisco Networking Academy was once again awarded top honours for the best performing TVET College in the country... read
Primary & Secondary Education
MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet funds edible garden
Chapel Street Primary School in Woodstock, Cape Town recently celebrated the first harvest from its new edible garden with a harvest table of dishes created by chef and ex-MasterChef contestant, Sue-Ann Allen... read
Dealing with teen stress during exams
Exam stress takes a punishing toll on teens, which may negatively affect their adulthood... read
Ensuring quality education in specialist schools

Issued by Impak

Specialist schools aim to be centres of excellence in their chosen specialism. While these schools encourage children to excel in certain areas, e.g. music, dance, or the equestrian arts, they also value quality education... read
Skills Training
Four steps to dealing with academic call centres at crunch time

Bruce von Maltitz

Without doubt, South Africa's academic institutions are following the global trend toward digitisation - and as such are becoming increasingly sophisticated and streamlined in their offering... read
Rural women complete Faranani Training Course
Several women from previously disadvantaged communities have completed the Faranani Rural Women Training Course... read
Researching Gen Z
In 2015, a new research study from Universum asked close to 50,000 high school graduates about their future careers, the necessity of higher education and their attitudes to work and life... read
Award-winning township entrepreneur heads off to the US for a magical book tour

Issued by College of Cape Town

A graduate of Cape Town's College of Magic, Mzukisi Lembeni has founded a tour guiding company and embarked on a US book tour for his bestseller, Introducing Cape Town's Townships... read
Business
South African swagger won't work in Africa

Michael Wood

There are a few fundamental practices that need a fresh approach if we are going to embrace a united African economy, something that will benefit the whole of Africa and not just us... read
Jobs offered
Head - Doctoral Office - Medicine and Health Sciences - Western Cape
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced head: doctoral office (Ref. TGB00/350/1015). Applications close: 16 November 2015 Read more >>



Chief Sport Manager - Western Cape
Stellenbosch University - Maties Sport currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Chief Sport Manager (Ref. MS/358/1015. Applications close: 12 November 2015 Read more >>



Professor/Associate Professor - Bioinformatics - Western Cape
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced professor/associate professor - Bioinformatics (Ref.NW01/360/1015). Applications close: 27 November 2015 Read more >>



Lecturer - Industrial Engineering - Western Cape
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced lecturer: Industrial Engineering (Ref. ING01/352/1015). Applications close: 9 November 2015 Read more >>



Lecturer - Industrial Engineering - Western Cape
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced lecturer: industrial engineering (Ref. ING01/351/1015). Applications close: 9 November 2015 Read more >>




New events to diarise
Workshop for screenwriters
The Writing Studio - 3 Nov 2015 to 29 Nov 2015, Cape Town


Writing masterclass
Institute for the Advancement of Journalism - 12 Nov 2015 to 13 Nov 2015, Johannesburg


How to market professional services
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 13 Nov 2015, Johannesburg


Stress and time management
Staff Training - 16 Nov 2015, Johannesburg


Frontline reception training I
Staff Training - 20 Nov 2015, Johannesburg


Upcoming events
Land rehabilitation - Reclamation/rehabilitation
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 4 Nov 2015 to 6 Nov 2015, Pretoria


Writing for social media
SA Writer's College - 4 Nov 2015, Countrywide | 18 Nov 2015, Countrywide | 25 Nov 2015, Countrywide | 2 Dec 2015, Countrywide | 23 Dec 2015, Countrywide | 30 Dec 2015, Countrywide


Digital marketing workshop
Mashup Marketing - 4 Nov 2015, Cape Town


Write a novel course
SA Writer's College - 5 Nov 2015, Countrywide | 19 Nov 2015, Countrywide | 26 Nov 2015, Countrywide | 3 Dec 2015, Countrywide | 24 Dec 2015, Countrywide | 31 Dec 2015, Countrywide


Minute taking two days
Staff Training - 5 Nov 2015 to 6 Nov 2015, Johannesburg


Presentation skills for the workplace
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 6 Nov 2015, Pretoria


Entrepreneurship 101
Knipeta | Entrepreneur Training Academy - 7 Nov 2015, Cape Town | 5 Dec 2015, Cape Town


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