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NMU to Host ‘Empowerment of Women in Digital Public Relations’ Event
The Nelson Mandela University’s Media and Communication Department is excited to announce an impactful event on "Women Empowerment in Digital Public Relations." This event, taking place on 29 August 2024 from 14:00 to 17:00 at the Ocean Sciences Campus B-Conference Hall, aims to explore the dynamic shift from traditional to digital public relations and its significant impact on women's roles in the industry. Digital Public Relations in Brief Digital Public Relations (PR) is a strategic … [Read more...] about NMU to Host ‘Empowerment of Women in Digital Public Relations’ Event
32 000 Youth Coded for Mandela
From a handful of learners in 2018 in Gqeberha to a massive 32 000 young people from across Africa and Southeast Asia in 2024; this is the incredible growth that the #Coding4Mandela movement has shown in the last few years. The annual event hosted by Tangible Africa on Mandela Day reached 6 000 youth in 2022, and in 2023 a total of 16 000 young people coded simultaneously on Mandela Day (July 18). With the 2024 figures tallied up this week from participating sites in countries including … [Read more...] about 32 000 Youth Coded for Mandela
Apartheid-era hostel causing a stink in Eastern Cape town
The families living in Molo hostel in Butterworth have no running water or toilets. More than 200 families are living in a dilapidated hostel in Butterworth, Eastern Cape, without toilets and electricity. The hostel was built in the 1970s to accommodate learners attending a whites-only school. A few years after the 1994 elections, the hostel was closed. People from the surrounding townships and villages coming to the town to look for work began occupying the vacant buildings. Now the families … [Read more...] about Apartheid-era hostel causing a stink in Eastern Cape town
Makhanda learners demand maths teacher
Learners at Mary Waters Secondary School in Makhanda have been protesting since Monday, demanding that the department of education appoint a permanent maths teacher.The Eastern Cape Department of Education on Wednesday appointed a temporary teacher to teach mathematics at Mary Waters Secondary School in Makhanda, after days of protests by learners. The school has about 1,200 learners, with an average of 45 learners in some classes. Learners have been gathering at the school gates since Monday, … [Read more...] about Makhanda learners demand maths teacher
The Critical Importance of Protecting Our Natural Environment for Future Generations
Johannesburg, 27 June 2024: The natural environment is the foundation upon which our societies are built, providing us with essential resources such as clean air, water, and food. It is a source of beauty and inspiration, and it plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance necessary for all life forms to thrive. However, the environment is under increasing pressure from human activities, and its degradation poses a significant threat not only to our current way of life but also to … [Read more...] about The Critical Importance of Protecting Our Natural Environment for Future Generations
How to Land Public Relations Freelancing Jobs as a Student
Public Relations (PR) is a dynamic field that offers numerous opportunities for students to gain valuable experience and earn money through freelancing. For students looking to kickstart their PR freelancing career, volunteering to promote and write for a deserving charity can be an excellent starting point. We at MyPR will provide detailed suggestions on how a student can successfully navigate the world of PR freelancing and secure paid opportunities.1. Volunteering for a Deserving … [Read more...] about How to Land Public Relations Freelancing Jobs as a Student
The Future of Gumtree SA is Local
June 2024 , Cape Town, South Africa -Since late 2022, Gumtree SA has been entirely SA-owned for the first time. “Becoming locally-owned, hosted and controlled has been a significant strategic boost for Gumtree South Africa (SA)”, says Marcus Badach, Chief of Staff at Gumtree South Africa. “This localisation and the resultant agility have made a huge difference to us at Gumtree; positioning ourselves as a marketplace deeply rooted in local needs and nuances, differentiates us from our … [Read more...] about The Future of Gumtree SA is Local
Ignition Group Sponsors Local School’s First Digital Library
June 2024, Durban KwaZulu-Natal – Since 2022 Ignition Group (Ignition) has been working in conjunction with The Learn Project on the Book Corners and School Library initiative. “We believe that by supporting literacy and reading programmes for foundation phase, learners at less privileged schools get the base they need to participate in and benefit from formal education,” says Head Group Marketing of Ignition Group, Samantha Botha. “In alignment with this priority, we want to ensure that … [Read more...] about Ignition Group Sponsors Local School’s First Digital Library
Daybreak Foods Announces Partnership With Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme To Address Critical Issue Of Youth Unemployment
Johannesburg, 10 June 2024: Daybreak Foods, a prominent player in the agribusiness sector, has taken a commendable step towards addressing the critical issue of youth unemployment in South Africa. The company is launching a partnership with the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme, an initiative that is a beacon of hope for many young individuals who are seeking opportunities to kickstart their careers in agriculture and related industries.The YES Programme, which has been instrumental in … [Read more...] about Daybreak Foods Announces Partnership With Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme To Address Critical Issue Of Youth Unemployment
Step Into The Past This Winter Holiday Where A Treasure Trove of Discovery Awaits
As the June winter holidays rapidly approach and plans for the winter school break are being finalised, visiting a museum might not be at the top of everyone’s list as part of their holiday activities, especially for those with children. However, International Museum Day, which was celebrated on 18th May, reminds us of museums’ invaluable role in preserving our culture, history and art for future generations. They provide a window into the past, offering a glimpse of bygone eras that have shaped … [Read more...] about Step Into The Past This Winter Holiday Where A Treasure Trove of Discovery Awaits
Grade 11 School Boys Event in Qgeberha
The annual Grade 11 Male learners event for boys from various high schools in Gqeberha took place in the Hellenic Hall, Gqeberha on Tuesday 14 May 2024. Title sponsor, Vodacom, ensured that the learners with Vodacom phones all received 1 Gig of data to make their participation in a fun online event easier on the pocket. The event aims at empowering the young men with essential life skills, encouraging them to pursue entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and responsible social media use.The event … [Read more...] about Grade 11 School Boys Event in Qgeberha
No lectures for nearly two months now at Gqeberha college
About 100 students picketed outside the PE TVET College Russell campus on Thursday. They have been picketing since March because of unpaid NSFAS allowances. For nearly two months no lectures have been given at the Port Elizabeth TVET College in Gqeberha. Students have been protesting since March over unpaid NSFAS allowances, among other management issues at the college. A lecturer at the college complained that the shutdown would put pressure on them to finish a full year’s syllabus in the … [Read more...] about No lectures for nearly two months now at Gqeberha college
In Five Months 131 Schools in Nelson Mandela Bay Have Been Robbed, Mostly at Gunpoint
A teacher at KwaZakhele High School in Gqeberha recalled how criminals came into their staff room and robbed all the teachers at gunpoint. The Eastern Cape Department of Education has allocated an additional R59-million to bump up security at schools in the province. Since November 131 schools in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro have been robbed, many at gunpoint. Many teachers say they are afraid to report for duty. Since November, more than 130 schools in the Nelson Mandela Bay region have fallen … [Read more...] about In Five Months 131 Schools in Nelson Mandela Bay Have Been Robbed, Mostly at Gunpoint
Higher Education deregisters four private institutions
The Department of Higher Education and Training has cancelled the registration of four Educor institutions after failing to submit proof of their financial viability to the department. Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, announced the deregistration of City Varsity (Pty) Ltd, Damelin (Pty) Ltd, Icesa City Campus (Pty) Ltd and Lyceum College (Pty) Ltd during a media briefing held in Pretoria on Tuesday. Nzimande said the four private institutions failed to comply … [Read more...] about Higher Education deregisters four private institutions
