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Educational technology needs skilled educators
Educational technology needs skilled educators

Technology plays an important role in addressing the critical education challenges in South Africa but equipped educators are needed to guide the process... Read

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#Newsmaker: Reimagining an education brand in Red & Yellow

Jessica Tennant

Heléne Lindsay recently joined the “disparate, quirky bunch” at Red & Yellow, where she's taking on the customer side of things. Her appointment coincides with the school's brand repositioning, which will be unveiled at the end of August... Read

NMMU becomes NMU
NMMU becomes NMU

The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth has relaunched itself as the Nelson Mandela University... Read


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#CSIMonth: Imbalie Beauty Academy opens doors into the industry
#CSIMonth: Imbalie Beauty Academy opens doors into the industry

Lauren Hartzenberg

South African beauty franchise group Imbalie Beauty has become a key player in South Africa's robust franchising industry... read
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Education
Communication in the spotlight at MAD Leadership Foundation summit
Communication in the spotlight at MAD Leadership Foundation summit
Make A Difference Leadership Foundation hosted its annual Leadership Summit in Stellenbosch recently, with a focus on the importance of communication in a leadership context with a particular focus on values and transformation... read
Higher Education
Damelin hosts successful Parents Day nationwide
Damelin hosts successful Parents Day nationwide

Issued by Damelin

Damelin recently hosted parents' events throughout its 17 campuses nationally in a bid to secure an open line of communication between the campuses and their students' parents... read
Damelin Pietermaritzburg students destress before exams
Damelin Pietermaritzburg students destress before exams

Issued by Damelin

Damelin Pietermaritzburg students got the chance to relax and get to know each other before the exam season kicked off in a relaxed environment over a picnic at Kershaw Park... read
Lyceum's standard demonstrated through its alumni
Lyceum's standard demonstrated through its alumni

Issued by Lyceum Correspondence College

Vereesh Shewnarian, a former Lyceum student, is currently a Manager in a Traffic Law Enforcement environment at the KZN Department of Transport... read
Call to enter the 2017 Tax Thesis Competition
Call to enter the 2017 Tax Thesis Competition
South African universities are invited to enter tax thesis/dissertations that have been submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for 2016/2017 Honours, Master's or Doctoral degrees into this year's Tax Thesis competition... read
PE doctor develops surgery course
PE doctor develops surgery course

Estelle Ellis

An innovative short-learning course to teach surgery skills to doctors in rural areas has earned a Port Elizabeth surgeon a PhD in Health Professions Education from the University of Bloemfontein... read
Officials probe suspected bogus college
Officials probe suspected bogus college
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is investigating the owners of a suspected fraudulent international university on allegations of operating an illegal private institution in central Pretoria... read
Institutional autonomy under threat as government seeks to increase number of black professors
Institutional autonomy under threat as government seeks to increase number of black professors

Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business

While it is essential to diversify the make-up of staff and students at tertiary institutions, the government's current fixation with increasing the number of black professors further threatens institutional autonomy... read
Students must sign loan deals or lose out on funding
Students must sign loan deals or lose out on funding

Michelle Gumede

More than 200,000 students on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) have not received their funding and are in danger of losing it entirely if they fail to sign loan agreements... read
Vega expands its portfolio, adds five new IIE degrees
Vega expands its portfolio, adds five new IIE degrees
Vega has added five IIE qualifications to its portfolio, following its assimilation with its sister brand, The Design School of South Africa (DSSA)... read
To advance youth in tourism, we need to advance new skills
To advance youth in tourism, we need to advance new skills

Tim Smith

There are opportunities for young South Africans in the travel and tourism industry, but we need to ensure they have the skills to march into the future with confidence... read
Primary & Secondary Education
New partnership to boost Kenya's STEM education
New partnership to boost Kenya's STEM education
Burhani Engineers has signed a partnership with the Kibera Sub-County government in Kenya to provide computer systems and engineering power classes to at least 10 schools in the county... read
Highlights from Beyond Girls' Education Global Summit
Highlights from Beyond Girls' Education Global Summit
The Standard Chartered Goal Programme hosted ‘Beyond Girls' Education Global Summit 2017', which highlighted the best practices and opportunities to support adolescent girls and young women with confidence, knowledge and skills to ensure they have the opportunity to fulfil their economic potential... read
Skills Training
Celebrating two decades of excellence in project management training
Celebrating two decades of excellence in project management training

Issued by Enterprises University of Pretoria

The University of Pretoria has been teaching project management at postgraduate level since the 1970s and by the end of August 1997, a practical 20-day project management programme was launched... read
UCT makes history - and a difference - in Philippi
UCT makes history - and a difference - in Philippi

Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business

The official launch of UCT GSB Solution Space - Philippi, a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, celebrates a new approach that seeks to go beyond the traditional reach of a university... read
Lagos students get GE support in advanced manufacturing
Lagos students get GE support in advanced manufacturing
GE will collaborate with the Lagos Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB) to train students in advanced manufacturing... read
Is franchising services the silver lining in a stagnant economy?
Is franchising services the silver lining in a stagnant economy?

Sybrand Bezuidenhout

The appeal of franchising is widespread. While other businesses often struggle to keep a positive cash flow in times of stunted economic activity, franchising remains resilient... read
SAB Foundation partners HeePD, contributes R2.1m
SAB Foundation partners HeePD, contributes R2.1m
The SAB Foundation has contributed R2,100,000 to Hub Employment Ecosystems for People with Disabilities (HeePD) as part of its partnership... read
Why experience and potential can trump a degree
Why experience and potential can trump a degree
With the fourth industrial revolution, entirely new jobs and careers now exist, and it may be time for business leaders and decision makers to review their dated notions that any candidate with a degree is ‘better' or ‘more employable' than one without... read
Business
The pros and cons of discounting for small businesses
The pros and cons of discounting for small businesses

Viresh Harduth

As a small business owner, you've probably offered discounts to your customers or have considered doing so. It's a bit of a catch 22... read
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