Location: n/a, South Africa Closing Date: Not specified Instilling a culture of entrepreneurship among young people Shell LiveWIRE South Africa is aimed at instilling a culture of entrepreneurship among young people by promoting business awareness through training, mentoring and assistance. The programme offers potential entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop the necessary business planning, management and financial skills needed to start...
Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has urged high school learners, especially those that are in Grade 10 to 12, to consider taking Maths and Physical Science so they can study Engineering. Speaking at an Africa Engineering Week seminar, held at the University of Johannesburg, Minister Pandor expressed concern on the low number of engineers that the country was producing. She said South Africa produced about 1 500 engineers per annum...
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has warned the public about misleading advertisements regarding the recruitment of new constables. The adverts are apparently being circulated through the social media application WhatsApp and on the www.salearnership.com website. SAPS spokesperson Lieutenant General Solomon Makgale said there are currently no posts advertised for police trainees. “The advertisements form part of a scam aimed at...
Vodacom has started zero-rating data used to access five South African educational websites approved by the Department of Education, according to the operator’s website. The promotion will be available until March 2015, Vodacom said, and means that it will be possible to access the 5 sites without paying for the data used to browse them. Wikipedia is not among the sites listed as zero-rated, despite a big push from the Wikimedia Foundation for...
JOHANNESBURG - A second earthquake within 3 weeks. Johannesburg - A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit Johannesburg in the early hours of Friday morning, the US Geological Survey said on its website.The quake, which happened around 01:00, is the second in South Africa in less than three weeks. It occurred 12km west of Orange Farm, a township south of Johannesburg. On 5 August, a 31-year-old man was killed in a mining village near Orkney, North West...
Do you have a mind and creativity of an author of general non-fiction work, educational or academic work currently involved in a writing project? ANFASA Offer Funding for you to pursue your Author Passion. Is finding time to focus on your project an issue? Or maybe running short of funds to complete the needed research for the project? If a grant can allow you to take time off from work or complete the research for your writing project then AGSA...
Closing date : 7 November 2014. Great news for those who’ve been looking for a breakthrough on the big screen!! SABC 1′s popular soapie GENERATIONS , set to return on our screens in December is getting a revamp and looking for you!! The competition, which will give one very lucky fan a walk-on role, kicks off on Sunday 5 October. WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: - Record an original video audition in which you’re reading a monologue of your choice. -...
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa) have launched a R2.7-billion Youth Fund aimed at creating millions of sustainable jobs. By Amukelani Chauke Cape Town – The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa) have launched a R2.7-billion Youth Fund aimed at creating...
A 37-year-old South African man, working as health and safety officer in a mining operation in Liberia, was admitted to hospital on Sunday, the department of health said. Spokesperson Joe Maila said the man arrived in the country on 6 August. "He was scanned as normal routine in accordance with screening protocols for incoming travellers at the OR Tambo International Airport," he said in a statement. "He was healthy on arrival and the scanner...
Calling all footballers between the ages of 16-21. Enter Nike Most Wanted for a shot at becoming a professional foolball player! Do you have what it takes to be the next football star but never had the chance to do so? Well here is your chance: The 4th edition of Nike Football’s global talent scouting & youth development initiative, Nike Most Wanted is now here. The tournament is open to all male South African footballers between the ages...
ANC stalwart Pallo Jordan appears to have gone to ground following revelations that he does not hold a PhD as claimed on his CV. According to the Sunday Times, Jordan, who has long gone by the title "Dr", is nowhere to be found following revelations last Sunday that he does not hold any degree. Jordan has no degrees or diplomas from the University of Wisconsin-Madison or the London School of Economics (LSE), the two institutions cited on his...
“We don’t want to be a bunch of losers,” the chairman of the Premiere Soccer League (PSL), Irvin Khoza, said during a live broadcast on SuperSport on Tuesday, 12 August 2014, addressing Minister of Sports and Recreation, Fikile Mbalula. It is for this reason the PSL has partnered with MultiChoice to launch a programme to develop soccer and sports broadcasting in South Africa, Khoza said. In a press statement accompanying the...
New York Stock Exchange-listed Chinese company Jinko Solar, the fourth-largest solar PV manufacturer in the world, unveiled an R80-million solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing plant in Cape Town on Tuesday. The factory - the company's first outside of China - will produce up to 1 300 solar panels a day, translating to 120 megawatts (MW) in solar power generating capacity per year. Western Cape Premier Helen Zille said at the opening that...
Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has commended the participation of South African schools in global science competitions, saying they were nurturing the country's future researchers and innovators. Speaking at the launch of National Science Week (NSW) at the University of Free State in Bloemfontein on Saturday, the minister said while South Africa has not done well in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)...
Google is encouraging ICT in South African classrooms, having announced a R100 000 technology prize that is up for grabs by schools involved in its "Doodle 4 Google" competition. Google has invited students to design a doodle – an artistic version of the Google logo – depicting the "South Africa of my dreams". A panel of judges is set to choose finalists before the company asks the public to vote for the four best entries. An...
There has been much talk about the appointment of President Jacob Zuma’s daughter, Thuthukile Zuma, to chief of staff in the new telecommunications and postal services ministry, headed by Siyabonga Cwele. Thuthukile is 25. She has the gift of being born a Zuma, meaning that opportunities will open up a lot faster for her than they would for someone who is equally talented. Yet, some opportunities may disappear simply because she is a Zuma...
SAMRO’s growing “family” of musicians is thrilled to welcome its latest members: the four gifted finalists in the 2014 SAMRO Overseas Scholarships. One work by each of the finalists – Kingsley Buitendag (29) and Prince Bulo (27) in the Jazz Music genre and Amy Crankshaw (22) and Antoni Schonken (26) in the Western Art Music category will be performed live by a selection of South Africa’s premier professional jazz and classical...
National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Grant Programme provide young entrepreneurs an opportunity to access both the financial and non-financial business development support services. A total of 500 South African youth owned enterprises can benefit from the grant programme, per year. Grants from R1000 and up to R100 000 can be approved depending on your business needs. Non-financial business support services can also be accessed in the form...
Three young footballers will soon be heading to the UK after being awarded scholarships by the Free State Tourism Authority (FSTA) and Simsport International.This sports development initiative was established during the Phakisa Freeway under the major sports development programme.The three are Karabo Mojai, 17, from Brandfort in Lejweleputswa district municipality, Teboho Mokoena, 17, from Bethlehem in Thabo Mofutsanyana district municipality...
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has signed a R90-million long-term loan to help the Durban University of Technology (DUT) construct a new student village. The student village will create an additional 804 student beds, which will enable DUT to relocate students living off campus. The shortage of appropriate and affordable student accommodation at the 22 contact universities in South Africa has become a significant problem. The...