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South African employers are looking for lifelong learners - Hypertext
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (602+ words) This Youth Month, the young people of South Africa face the daunting reality that their unemployment rate sits at a drastically high 60. 9 percent. For those who are newly graduated, the prospect of finding a job is more difficult than ever,…...
Local youth-owned micro-farming startups targeted in new pilot - Hypertext
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (386+ words) Afrika Tikkun and'E Squared Investments are piloting a new initiative aimed at tackling two issues currently facing South Africa " youth unemployment and food security. The pair are looking to make small-scale agritech a viable and startup pathway for young people…...
Despite turmoil NSFAS distributed R2. 8 billion to students in April - Hypertext
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (328+ words) The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is in a lot of trouble as the scheme goes under administration due to a long list of concerns raised by the government. You can find more details about that ongoing dilemma in…...
NSFAS issues many updates and reminders to stakeholders - Hypertext
2+ mon, 20+ hour ago (310+ words) The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has taken to social media recently to post a slew of posts with important information for students, guardians, education institutions and just about anyone else who is connected to the scheme. We're not…...
Wits STEM Career Fair 2026 looking to move students into bursaries, internships and jobs - Hypertext
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (248+ words) The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has put out an open invitation to STEM Career Fair 2026, which is taking place next week, 17th April. Attendees are asked to fill out this registration form, which captures basic information along with details about…...
Microsoft Online Safety Survey - South Africans concerned with impact of AI
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (462+ words) This week, 10th February to be more precise, was Safer Internet Day, with several organisations announcing the availability of tools and resources to ensure the online experience for younger users, in particular, is as safe as possible. Offering some additional context…...
Comic Con extends charitable partnership with Children's Hospital
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (254+ words) Comic Con Cape Town has announced that its official charity partner for the 2026 event will be the Children's Hospital. This year, the partnership intends to build on what was done in 2025. This year, the key focus of the partnership will…...
Head to South African LEGO stores to get a free set
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (290+ words) Before LEGO became the famous plastic brick building company we all know, it made wooden toys just like many others. One of the very first toys from this era of LEGO was a wooden duck, and now kids can own…...
Meta and Tik Tok to comply with Australia's social media ban for kids
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (486+ words) While Australia has not always won its battles with big tech companies, it has never shied away when trying to hold them accountable. The country's latest efforts revolves around a social media ban announced late last year, which is set…...
Instagram adds ability to change app icon, but only on Teen Accounts
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (270+ words) If you have a Teen Account on Instagram, the social media platform is adding a simple feature to the mix that will likely make those without such an account, jealous. To that end, the Meta-owned platform has added the ability…...