VUT celebrates the installation of an esteemed business leader as its chancellor with great optimism

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2406/740419.jpg" width="208" height="117" alt="VUT celebrates the installation of an esteemed business leader as its chancellor with great optimism" align="left"><p>The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) celebrated the official installation of its chancellor, Vincent Zwelibanzi Mntambo, on 6 June 2024, at the Desmond Tutu Great Hall, located on the University&#x2019;s Main Campus in Vanderbijlpark, south of Johannesburg.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vut-celebrates-the-installation-of-an-esteemed-business-leader-as-its-chancellor-with-great-optimism-340888a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=499&ct=1&ci=248583">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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Celebrating 4 transformative years: Skills123 journey to youth unemployment alleviation

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2406/740404-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Celebrating 4 transformative years: Skills123 journey to youth unemployment alleviation" align="left"><p>Four years ago, Skills123 embarked on a mission to transform lives and uplift communities through the power of education and skills development. This month, we celebrate the incredible journey and achievements of this remarkable organisation, which has been dedicated to upskilling youth and fostering training and development with unwavering passion and commitment.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/celebrating-4-transformative-years-skills123-journey-to-youth-unemployment-alleviation-014365a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=500&ct=1&ci=249067">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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Patoranking launches $50m tech scholarship initiative

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2406/740275.jpg" width="208" height="117" alt="Patoranking launches $50m tech scholarship initiative" align="left"><p>Patoranking's Patoranking Foundation has launched tech scholarships, which form part of the organisation&#x2019;s Sky Level Initiative.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/patoranking-launches-50m-tech-scholarship-initiative-236577a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=853&ct=1&ci=249080">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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Most desired tech skills in today’s workplace

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2406/740286-208x117.jpg?2" width="208" height="117" alt="Image source: cottonbro studio from" align="left"><br><span >Image source: cottonbro studio from [[https://www.pexels.com Pexels]]&lt;/span><p>As technology continues to revolutionise industries and the digitalisation of business becomes necessary to maintain a competitive edge, so employers demand for digital skills is ever-increasing.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/most-desired-tech-skills-in-todays-workplace-347688a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=536&ct=1&ci=249083">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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Afda Experimental Festival 2024 – Showcasing African Creative Talent

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2406/740234.jpg" width="208" height="117" alt="Afda Experimental Festival 2024 - Showcasing African Creative Talent" align="left"><p>The Afda Experimental Festival is an annual event orchestrated by our 3rd year students.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/afda-experimental-festival-2024-showcasing-african-creative-talent-781092a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=97&ct=1&ci=249032">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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Building skills to deal with SA&amp;#x2019;s youth mental health crisis

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2406/740203.jpg" width="208" height="117" alt="Building skills to deal with SA&#x2019;s youth mental health crisis" align="left"><p>According to Unicef&#x2019;s 2023 U-Report poll, around 60% of South Africa&#x2019;s children and youth felt in need of mental health support last year. The findings per age group showed this figure increased to 70% amongst those between 15 and 24 years. Mental health conditions affecting South African youth include anxiety and depression as well as substance abuse, suicide and self-harm.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/building-skills-to-deal-with-sas-youth-mental-health-crisis-347698a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=336&ct=1&ci=249063">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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KZN learners to represent SA at Stockholm Junior Water Prize

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2406/740190-208x117.jpg?2" width="208" height="117" alt="KZN learners to represent SA at Stockholm Junior Water Prize" align="left"><p>Sanelisiwe and Sandisiwe Nhlozi from Buhlebemfundo Secondary School in Durban will represent South Africa in Stockholm, Sweden, at the Annual Stockholm Junior Water Prize in August.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/kzn-learners-to-represent-sa-at-stockholm-junior-water-prize-892153a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=700&ct=1&ci=249059">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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Empowering our youth to leverage technology to build a better world

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2406/740081-208x117.jpg?3" width="208" height="117" alt="Empowering our youth to leverage technology to build a better world" align="left"><p>We&#x2019;re living at a time when technology has the power to transform society. The digital age therefore presents a range of opportunities for South Africa&#x2019;s youth.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/empowering-our-youth-to-leverage-technology-to-build-a-better-world-125436a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=758&ct=1&ci=249038">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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Professor Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela named the 2024 Templeton Prize Laureate

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2406/739829.jpg" width="208" height="117" alt="Professor Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela named the 2024 Templeton Prize Laureate" align="left"><p>The 2024 Templeton Prize has been awarded to professor Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, the SARChI chair for Violent Histories and Historical Trauma and the founding director of the centre for the Study of the Afterlife of Violence and the Reparative Quest (AVReQ) for her exemplary contributions to scholarship and advancing knowledge in the field of forgiveness and processes of repair in the aftermath of trauma violence.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/professor-pumla-gobodo-madikizela-named-the-2024-templeton-prize-laureate-239077a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=499&ct=1&ci=248980">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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Thousands of special needs learners still not placed at schools

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2406/739742.jpg" width="208" height="117" alt="Thousands of special needs learners still not placed at schools" align="left"><p>Parents of children with disabilities protested in May, demanding that government do more to help their children.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/thousands-of-special-needs-learners-still-not-placed-at-schools-906754a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=498&ct=1&ci=248964">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
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