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New journal to document student voice on transformation issues

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New journal to document student voice on transformation issues: The South African higher education sector is in a state of transition, with conversations around the deepening of transformation in the sector having gained renewed vigour. Students have been key participants and contributors to these conversations, as witnessed during the campaign for access, transformation and decolonisation in recent years. Source: News Latest News. … [Read more...] about New journal to document student voice on transformation issues

The Seedbeds of Transformation

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From 9 to 11 May researchers, scientists, practitioners and policy makers will gather in Port Elizabeth to explore how to address key tensions and opportunities arising from implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Africa. A three-day conference The Seedbeds of Transformation will bring together innovators from research, government, industry, NGOs and the media to explore the tensions and opportunities around implementing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in … [Read more...] about The Seedbeds of Transformation

Transformation key to Mandela University work as new leadership takes over baton

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Transformation key to Mandela University work as new leadership takes over baton: An air of pride and absolute excitement was in the air as newly installed Nelson Mandela University Chancellor, Dr Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, robed the institution’s first back African female Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sibongile Muthwa, at the historic inauguration yesterday. Source: News Latest News. … [Read more...] about Transformation key to Mandela University work as new leadership takes over baton

Mthatha news: Tesla : Innovation helps uplift the poor, ensures real radical economic transformation

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Tesla : Innovation helps uplift the poor, ensures real radical economic transformation: Following in the footsteps of Musk is Siyabulela Xuza, a young man from Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, who obtained an energy engineering degree from Harvard University. While at Harvard, Xuza invented cells that can make the batteries of gadgets like ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Naspers : Stellenbosch chase Richards Bay's scalp: KZN’s Royal Eagles entertain Eastern Cape rivals Mthatha Bucks at the … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Tesla : Innovation helps uplift the poor, ensures real radical economic transformation

Transformation in the spotlight at 2017 CoE Directors Forum

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Transformation in the spotlight at 2017 CoE Directors Forum: South Africa has a history of inequality that has left an indelible mark on its people predominantly along racial lines, which has affected and manifested in their social and economic lives. The impact thereof is visible across all spheres of society, including the academic and science workforce. Source: News Latest News. Mandela University academic wins top award: Prof Darelle van Greunen, Director of the Centre for Community … [Read more...] about Transformation in the spotlight at 2017 CoE Directors Forum

Education and curriculum central to driving meaningful transformation

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Education and curriculum central to driving meaningful transformation: South Africa has come a long way, with the first two decades dedicated mainly to reconciliation and nation building. However, if education and the school and post-school curricula are not transformed in meaningful ways, the dream of a non-racial and just society will remain an elusive one. Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about Education and curriculum central to driving meaningful transformation

Radical economic transformation receives a boost with more than R20m industrial park in Mthatha

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Radical economic transformation receives a boost with more than R20m industrial park in Mthatha: Government’s radical economic transformation received a boost with the launch of the Vulindlela Heights Industrial Park in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. Speaking at the launch, the Deputy Director-General of Special Economic Zones and Economic Transformation at Department of Trade and Industry (the dti), Mr Sipho Zikode said radical economic transformation starts when government provides … [Read more...] about Radical economic transformation receives a boost with more than R20m industrial park in Mthatha

IPAP Is Critical to Radical Economic Transformation – Minister Davies

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IPAP Is Critical to Radical Economic Transformation – Minister Davies: The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies says the Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP) is critical to achieving Radical Economic Transformation. Minister Davies was speaking at the launch of the ninth iteration of IPAP which took place in Sandton today. IPAP is firmly entrenched in government’s overall policy and plans to address the key challenges of economic and industrial growth and race based poverty, … [Read more...] about IPAP Is Critical to Radical Economic Transformation – Minister Davies

Transformation of the Automotive Industry Not Negotiable

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Transformation of the Automotive Industry Not Negotiable: Transformation of the automotive industry can lead to an advanced and inclusive growth of the manufacturing sector and is therefore not negotiable. This was said by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies during the inaugural National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) Show and Localisation Indaba in Durban International Convention Centre today. According to Minister Davies, the … [Read more...] about Transformation of the Automotive Industry Not Negotiable

Where the Southern Kings are beating everyone else is …

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In terms of transformation. In the match day 23 squads across the two Super Rugby rounds‚ 40 players of colour were named in the squads. In the first round‚ 22 players of African origin were picked. The Southern Kings (eight and nine)‚ Stormers (eight and eight) Bulls (seven and seven) and Cheetahs (eight and seven) have led the way. The Lions (four and four) and the Sharks (five and five) have been the worst offenders. Now, if only the Southern Kings can work out a way to keep … [Read more...] about Where the Southern Kings are beating everyone else is …

Samsung Corporate Citizenship aims further by improving access to education through Digital Transformation

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Samsung Corporate Citizenship aims further by improving access to education through Digital Transformation: In keeping with Samsung’s (www.Samsung.com) goal to enrich and transform lives through digital technology, the electronics giant today reiterated its commitment to advancing access to technology in education across Africa. Speaking at the Samsung Africa Forum 2017, Ms. Sthembile Shabangu, head of Public Relations and Corporate Citizenship at Samsung Electronics, Africa … [Read more...] about Samsung Corporate Citizenship aims further by improving access to education through Digital Transformation

New SA Taxi Foundation director to drive coherence of SA Taxi Group’s transformation initiatives

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New SA Taxi Foundation director to drive coherence of SA Taxi Group’s transformation initiatives: Lishani Letchmiah, newly appointed director of SA Taxi Foundation Diversity-based leadership performance and change management focus designed to keep Group’s business strategy aligned with South African development needs Lishani Letchmiah, newly appointed director of SA Taxi Foundation and Senior Manager Transformation for SA Taxi, will focus on consolidating corporate social investment programmes … [Read more...] about New SA Taxi Foundation director to drive coherence of SA Taxi Group’s transformation initiatives

2016 year of accelerated economic transformation

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MEC Sakhumzi Somyo presents his third policy speech for the Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism Photo: Gary Horlor The Eastern Cape Government is to lead “efforts to unlock the economic potential” of the province and unblock constraints said MEC for Economic Affairs, Environmental Affairs and Tourism Sakhumzi Somyo who delivered the Department’s policy speech today. Appointed in May 2014, Somyo’s third policy speech referred, in particular, to playing an “even greater … [Read more...] about 2016 year of accelerated economic transformation

Do you remember Agang?

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After lots of internal strife and court actions it appears that Agang is no longer A.....Gang - their Twitter account was last updated in September 2014, their Facebook page was last updated in April 2015, their agangsa-taskteam.org site is nowhere to be found. This, despite still being registered on a National level with the IEC. One wonders how those 33 687 people who 'liked' Agang SA on Facebook feel now - betrayed? For an indication of just what went wrong and how much debt Agang SA … [Read more...] about Do you remember Agang?