“Education is the great engine of personal development. It is through education that the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, that the son of a mineworker can become the head of the mine, that a child of farmworkers can become the president of a great nation. It is what we make out of what we have, not what we are given, that separates one person from another.”- Nelson Mandela YOUNG people from across the world will tomorrow [July 5] be #Coding4Mandela on the tenth anniversary of the … [Read more...] about #Coding4Mandela World Champs
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If You Stay in Motherwell You Have a BETTER Chance at Securing This Bursary
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has opened the application process to matric students and first time university applicants across the country for its Study Buddy Fund bursary programme for the 2024 academic year. The Study Buddy Fund, now in its fourth year, has assisted over 100 deserving young people from communities in which CCBSA has operations, to access tertiary education. The Fund pays for full tuition, accommodation fees, as well as textbooks. To date, CCBSA has invested … [Read more...] about If You Stay in Motherwell You Have a BETTER Chance at Securing This Bursary
Top ICT Awards for Nelson Mandela University and its tangible coding partner
GQEBERHA – Nelson Mandela University and its tangible coding partner took top honours at a prestigious national ICT Awards today. The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) – the professional body for ICT Practitioners in South Africa - hosted their Annual President’s Awards ceremony today. The awards highlight the talent and commitment of individuals within the ICT industry in South Africa and nominees are received from various spheres of the … [Read more...] about Top ICT Awards for Nelson Mandela University and its tangible coding partner
Flykids Online Toy Store: Where Imagination Takes Flight
South Africa, November, 2023: Flykids Online Toy Store: Where Imagination Takes Flight Johannesburg, South Africa – Flykids, South Africa’s premier online toy store, is proud to announce its latest range of innovative and engaging toys for children. With a mission to provide “Cool Toys for Cool Kids,” Flykids is dedicated to fostering creativity, learning, and fun through its carefully curated selection of toys. About Flykids Flykids is more than just a toy store; it’s a … [Read more...] about Flykids Online Toy Store: Where Imagination Takes Flight
Empowering Change and Development in the Workplace
Hermanus – Western Cape, November, 2023: Growth in Motion: Empowering Change and Development in the WorkplaceGrowth in Motion, a 51% Black Woman Owned QSE professional consulting business, announces its continued commitment to providing industry-leading change management and professional development services. With a Level 2 B-BBEE rating, Growth in Motion stands at the forefront of organizational development, offering bespoke solutions in change enablement, leadership development, and … [Read more...] about Empowering Change and Development in the Workplace
One train a day for Eastern Cape commuters
There have been no scheduled passenger train services in Gqeberha since September 2022, due to “operational challenges”. But now, since Monday, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has managed to introduce honest one train service in the Nelson Mandela Bay region, departing Kariega at 6:15am for Gqeberha and departing Gqeberha at 5:15pm for Kariega, weekdays. The full journey takes over an hour and costs R9. On Saturdays it departs Kareiga at 7am and Gqeberha at 2:30pm. On Thursday … [Read more...] about One train a day for Eastern Cape commuters
VIP Coders trained in Cyber-Security
GQEBERHA – While it has been reported that one in every 200 coders are blind or visually impaired globally, the massive digital divide in South Africa is gradually starting to shrink for visually impaired youth due to innovative, inclusive education initiatives. While the Bona Africa programme, in collaboration with SADTU, has this year started with Tactile Coding Workshops – where coding concepts are introduced to blind and visually impaired youth and their teachers – vocational training has … [Read more...] about VIP Coders trained in Cyber-Security
Introducing MyPR’s New Intern Dolly Shabalala
Until someone asks them, “Who are you?” everyone believes they know who they are. If I could respond in a nutshell, I would say, “My name is Dolly Shabalala, and I am a child of God,” but unfortunately, this article requires me to write 500 words that just scratch the surface of Dolly’s personality. I’m happy though, that I had some time to consider carefully what I would say if I had to introduce Dolly to the world. To begin with, my name is Dolly Shabalala, and I am a 23-year-old woman from … [Read more...] about Introducing MyPR’s New Intern Dolly Shabalala
Introducing new PR Intern Londeka Ngcongo
Introducing a new PR intern that is ready to embark on an exciting milestone of growth and success in the industry of Public Relation. Prepare to be mind blown by my creativity and unwavering commitment to success. I will be bringing a fresh start that is sure to capture your attention for the longest ride. “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.’’My name is Londeka Ngcongo. I was born and raised in a small … [Read more...] about Introducing new PR Intern Londeka Ngcongo
Introducing MyPR’s Intern Baphiwe Yoyo.
‘’I am what I think, and my character is the sum of my thoughts’’. A creative Public Relations Practitioner dedicated to putting his best foot forward. Born in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape and raised in a small village of eQuthubeni by both his parents. Baphiwe Is the youngest of two sons after his brother Aviwe Strom. he later went on to live with his mother at Ngcabasa Location, where he attended school for both his primary and high school life. His surroundings have shaped the man his is … [Read more...] about Introducing MyPR’s Intern Baphiwe Yoyo.
Coding becomes more and more accessible in Africa
October is World Blindness Awareness Month and Tangible Africa, an engagement project of Nelson Mandela University and the Leva Foundation, has been pushing hard to bridge the digital divide by making coding more inclusive to the visually impaired and blind across Africa. Tactile Coding Workshops – where coding concepts are introduced to blind and visually impaired youth and their teachers - have been presented simultaneously in South Africa and Kenya - with very interactive and enthusiastic … [Read more...] about Coding becomes more and more accessible in Africa
AI Passes MBA
Nelson Mandela University academics have proven that ChatGPT can pass an MBA. GQEBERHA – Two Nelson Mandela University academics received top accolades at an international business conference with their innovative research paper, which showed that ChatGPT could pass an MBA in South Africa. Their paper titled “ChatGPT: The New MBA Student in your Class”, received the Best Paper Award at this year’s 16th International Business Conference (IBC 2023) hosted in Swakopmund, Namibia, last week … [Read more...] about AI Passes MBA
Siya Kolisi: the South African rugby star’s account offers valuable lessons in resilience
In the world of sports, some stories transcend the boundaries of the game and become symbolic of something greater. Siya Kolisi’s journey from an adverse upbringing to becoming captain of a World Cup-winning South African rugby team, the Springboks, is one such narrative.Kolisi made history as the first black captain of the Springboks in a country where, because of apartheid and separate development, the professional sport was once an all-white affair. Rugby was firmly associated with white … [Read more...] about Siya Kolisi: the South African rugby star’s account offers valuable lessons in resilience
Pulling Rabbits Unveils Its Enchanting Blend of Magic and Marketing
Cape Town / 1 October 2023 : – In a world where marketing is often seen as a mundane endeavor, Pulling Rabbits is here to change the game. Founded in 2023 amid the vibrant creative and cultural AI explosion in this innovative startup is anything but ordinary. Pulling Rabbits isn’t your typical marketing agency; it’s a place where marketing transforms into a mesmerizing spectacle, and the Internet becomes a spellbook of endless possibilities. Think of it as a magical extravaganza … [Read more...] about Pulling Rabbits Unveils Its Enchanting Blend of Magic and Marketing
Growth In Motion: Pioneering Change Management and RE Training in South Africa
Growth In Motion: Pioneering Change Management and RE Training in South Africa Johannesburg, September, 11, 2023 – Growth In Motion, a leading South African consultancy, is proud to announce its latest advancements in Change Management and RE Training courses. As a 51% Black Woman Owned QSE professional consulting business with a Level 2 B-BBEE rating, the company is at the forefront of change enablement interventions and solutions. Embracing CPD Points with GIM Academy The … [Read more...] about Growth In Motion: Pioneering Change Management and RE Training in South Africa
