Make training a top priority, not just another B-BBEE tick boxBroad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) is a prerequisite for doing business in South Africa, and training forms a significant portion of the B-BBEE scorecard. However, training is also critical to help address the skills shortage in the country that is only growing as we move into the fourth industrial revolution (4IR). Businesses need to make training a priority, working not only with B-BBEE consultants but also with Skills Development Facilitators (SDFs) and importantly, outsourced training partners. This ensures organisations can tick all of the boxes while also developing skills they need to create a competitive edge and maintain focus on their core business.
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ECD clauses in Children's Amendment Bill rejectedThe Portfolio Committee on Social Development has rejected the clauses which provide for Early Childhood Development (ECD) in the Children's Amendment Bill.
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Online learning is an opportunity to meet the needs of struggling studentsAs many have observed, the Covid-19 pandemic has laid bare many challenges that students face at school and higher education institutions. In South Africa, these relate particularly to inequalities arising from students' diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. These inequalities account for the learning barriers and inability to learn effectively.
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International Women’s Day 2021
International Women’s Day 2021