When Clover Mama Afrika decided to host an Indian cooking course for their Mamas, the team set out to find an appropriate cook to host the class, who was skilled in authentic South African Indian recipes. What they found instead was a group of passionate home cooks from Clover’s very own Human Resources Learning and…
The Gauteng Department of e-Government, in partnership with Microsoft, will host the Youth Tech Expo (YTE) G13 Hackathon Finale from 7 to 8 July 2026 at the Microsoft Offices in Johannesburg, followed by a closing ceremony on 9 July 2026, also at the Microsoft Offices in Johannesburg. The closing ceremony will be led by Gauteng…
Deputy Minister for Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, kicked off sector-wide engagements by meeting Advtech’s senior leadership at Emeris’ Sandton campus on Monday, 8 June 2026. This follows her recent address at Advtech’s Rosebank International brand launch. The aim of these engagements is to recognise and collaborate with private institutions that positively contribute to…
Launch of Rosebank International puts spotlight on accredited private higher education as demand grows for equitable recognition of university status IIE Rosebank College has announced its transformation to Rosebank International. The development marks the next stage in the institution’s move towards full university status and places renewed focus on the role accredited private higher education…
South Africa is grappling with two interconnected challenges: persistently high youth unemployment and declining local food production. A new pilot is testing whether both can be tackled at once by developing unemployed youth into micro-farming entrepreneurs. A farming initiative led by non-profit organisation Afrika Tikkun, and funded and supported by impact investor E Squared Investments, is positioning small-scale…
A study of business elites across four African countries finds that local private sector coordination is not just an economic matter — it shapes the quality of national institutions, including democratic ones. Shaka Sisulu received his Doctor of Philosophy in International Business from the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), the business school of the…
As the winter chill begins to set in across South Africa, Engen is once again stepping in to ensure that no child is left behind due to a lack of basic school essentials. Through its 2026 Back-to-School, School Shoe Campaign, Engen is reaffirming its commitment to restoring dignity and supporting education by providing 900 pairs…
South Africa has made steady progress in expanding access to contraception, with an estimated nine million women using modern contraceptive methods. Yet despite this relatively high uptake, most women still rely on short-acting options, such as pills, injectables and condoms. Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods, like intrauterine devices (IUDs), account for less than 2% of…
Annie Hodes As South Africa enters graduate season, thousands of newly qualified young people are stepping into a labour market that is far less receptive than it once was. While graduates may still hold an advantage over those with lower qualifications in a tough employment environment, they are increasingly feeling the impact of the country’s…
Study bursaries create opportunities for candidates who are excited to be in the hospitality, gaming, and entertainment industry Sun International is a globally recognised and respected gaming and hospitality group that provides memorable experiences for its guests, and exceptional people are needed to deliver on its brand promise. “Given our highly competitive, service-oriented industry, our…
