PUPILS GET FREE DRIVER’S LICENCES!

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….

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WHEN EDUCATION PAYS OFF—AND WHEN IT ABSOLUTELY DOESN’T

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…

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REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL POWERS SOWETO SCHOOL’S REMARKABLE RISE WITH NEW iLeadLAB

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…

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STANDARD BANK PARTNERS WITH RHIZA HOLDINGS TO HOST INAUGURAL CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENT GRADUATE VOLUNTEERING DAY

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…

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ABSA AND FEENIX TRUST CLEAR HISTORICAL STUDENT DEBT TO UNLOCK GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES

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…

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BIC LAUNCHES 2026 “Let Your Ink-Side Out” BACK-TO-SCHOOL CAMPAIGN, INSPIRING PUPILS TO LEARN, CREATE, AND BE THEMSELVES!

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…

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