KOPANO MONAHENGYOUNG people will never become successful in this country if they don’t get the support and the right opportunities. South Africa is the continent’s most advanced economy, yet the unemployment rate is at 43.8% for those aged 15-34 and over 40% for the people living in Madibeng Local Municipality in the North West province,…
KOPANO MONAHENG THE Bridgestone South Africa is going to Madibeng Local Municipality schools to shower pupils with FREE drivers licences. Chantel Baxter, corporate and social investment manager at Bridgestone, said they are targeting pupils who are doing well academically. “Everything is completely funded,” said Baxter. “So this is the first year that we’re doing it….
Ravin Baburam (Academic at Regent Business School) wrote: PROFESSIONAL advancement is increasingly shaped by decisions around education. Qualifications signal capability, open doors and promise career progression, yet their value is often assessed too narrowly. Beyond remuneration, education carries costs and returns that unfold over time, influencing professional mobility, leadership access and long-term relevance. This article…
From near closure to national inspiration, Bopasentatla Secondary School in Soweto receives a future-focused technology makerspace from Regent Business School In a corner of Soweto, where resilience often outpaces resources, a story of revival is gaining new momentum. Bopasentatla Secondary School, once on the brink of closure, is now the latest beneficiary of Regent Business…
STANDARD Bank, the biggest bank in Africa by assets, recently partnered with Rhiza Holdings to host an inaugural Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Graduate Volunteering Day. The joint Graduate Volunteering Day is designed to provide the graduates with meaningful exposure to real community-impact initiatives. “As a responsible corporate citizen that cares deeply about the communities we…
Kopano Monaheng THE potential of our young people means nothing if they don’t get the support and the right opportunities. This was evident when NTT DATA showered grade 11 & 12 pupils and students with awards during their Saturday school celebratory event held recently at Melrose Arch in Joburg. These are the pupils who attended…
BY: TANA MALINGA For many South African students, completing a qualification does not always lead to the next chapter of opportunity. Each year, thousands finish their studies but remain unable to graduate due to unpaid university fees from previous academic years. This unpaid balance, known as historical debt, refers to outstanding fees owed to universities…
The Gauteng Department of e-Government will from tomorrow 19-20 February host a Youth Tech Expo. The much anticipated Expo aims to empower young people with digital skills, career opportunities and practical knowledge to leverage technology for social impact and economic inclusion. The two-day will take place expo takes place at Vosloorus Civic Centre in Vosloorus,…
The Florida Library was buzzing with excitement as it opened its doors to celebrate World Read Aloud Day. Learners from Royal College and Bright Minds arrived in their neatly pressed uniforms, their eyes wide with curiosity as they were introduced to their local hub of knowledge. Librarian Ziphozethu Zuka led the activities with enthusiasm, turning…
BIC South Africa’s leading Stationery brand and a trusted classroom companion for generations, today announced the launch of its 2026 Back-to-School campaign: Let Your Ink-Side Out. This year’s campaign celebrates the power of self-expression, aiming to inspire students to enter the new school year with confidence, creativity and authenticity. Rooted in the belief that every…
