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Social entrepreneurs on building South Africa’s economy
The stories of 14 social entrepreneurs are told in the book The Disruptors. The authors share their journey in the writing of it, and...
SKA South Africa invests in local people
While the Square Kilometre Array South Africa (SKA SA) may be globally renowned for its cutting-edge science and advanced technology, the project's proudest contribution...
Brand South Africa welcomes South Africa’s improvement in IMD rankings
Brand South Africa welcomes South Africa’s improvement in the Institute for Management Development’s competitiveness index. South Africa now stands at number 52, up from number 53 in 2015.
Minister to boost technical colleges
Change is in the wind for technical and vocational education and training colleges, which are seen as crucial for building skills needed in the workplace and for economic progress. "Aligning our colleges and their programmes to the world of work is no longer negotiable," says Nzimande.
Minister to boost technical colleges
Change is in the wind for technical and vocational education and training colleges, which are seen as crucial for building skills needed in the workplace and for economic progress. "Aligning our colleges and their programmes to the world of work is no longer negotiable," says Nzimande.
Transnet offers bursaries to engineering students
State-owned companies and major business have a responsibility to step forward, invest and create jobs, says Transnet. The parastatal is doing its bit to invest in education, and offers bursaries and internships to hundreds of students.
Education infrastructure build ‘on the go’
Higher education infrastructure projects will account for R12.6-billion of the government's infrastructure spending over the next three years, creating over 65 000 jobs along with significant skills development opportunities, says Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande.
Motor cluster will drive change
The Eastern Cape province opened another chapter in its ongoing efforts to improve its regional competitiveness and increase job creation with the formal launch of a dedicated automotive cluster.
• Motor industry, government talk jobs
New Airbus fleet for SA Airways
The first of South African Airways' new Airbus A330-200 fleet arrived at Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday, with President Jacob Zuma on hand to mark the occasion.
South African Ballet Theatre turns 10
The South African Ballet Theatre has made it to two figures - the dance company turned 10 on 2 February. In the space of a decade, the company has notched up an impressive list of achievements, and will be celebrating this with two full-length seasons this year.