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Free workshop for unemployed graduates aims to turn degrees into jobs
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (364+ words) A new workplace readiness boot camp aimed at helping unemployed graduates bridge the gap between higher education and employment will be launched in Johannesburg later this month. The ACCESS70 Workplace Launchpad Boot Camp will take place from June 19 to 26 and is…...
Child Protection Week exposes Gauteng's failure to protect vulnerable children
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (459+ words) Child Protection Week is not merely about awareness campaigns. It is about asking whether the government is genuinely fulfilling its constitutional obligations to children. The department's own performance and financial information suggest that too many children continue to face barriers…...
Green Shoots: When young people lead, change becomes possible
3+ week, 3+ day ago (747+ words) thestar. co. za Green Shoots: When young people lead, change becomes possible Statistics South Africa figures published for the first quarter of 2026 tell us that there are 42. 2 million individuals in South Africa aged 15-64. They represent the backbone of our economy…...
Inside Christian Bale's $22 million community village for foster siblings
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (407+ words) Christian Bale attends Together California's Foster Care Center Ground Breaking event in Palmdale, California. When you think of Christian Bale, you probably picture Batman soaring over Gotham City, or the unsettling perfectionism of Patrick Bateman in American Psycho. But right…...
Grade 10 to 12 learners gain access to enhanced blended STEM learning support
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (414+ words) A new blended learning initiative is being implemented to enhance performance in Mathematics and Physical Sciences through a combination of digital platforms and in-person academic support. Learners across South Africa are set to benefit from a new blended learning model…...
Universities have a duty to actively align academics with employability
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (334+ words) A focus on employability and practical skills is central to improving the transition from higher education to the workplace. One of the most important expectations placed on higher education today is that it prepares students for successful careers. While intellectual…...
Carol Ofori on the reality of parenting today: screens, social media, and keeping kids grounded
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (242+ words) Award-winning broadcaster Carol Ofori opens up about raising children in a fast-paced digital world and how she navigates screen time, social media, and parenting in the age of instant connectivity. Raising children today comes with a unique set of challenges....
Nation smiles: Conjoined twins in Limpopo doing well after groundbreaking surgery
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (317+ words) The conjoined twin boys who captured the nation's attention are doing well, the Limpopo Premier's office has confirmed. "We are pleased to report that the twins are in a stable condition and continue to show positive signs of recovery." The…...
When the manosphere tells them 'helping is weak': Why boys are disengaging
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (552+ words) Only one male volunteer showed up at last weekend's community day, underscoring the story's question: Where are the boys? Last weekend we hosted a volunteering day. Twelve volunteers showed up, ready to give their time, energy, and compassion to help…...
Education priorities to help young people shape Africa's future
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (527+ words) Today's young people are navigating a world that is changing fast. From advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and technology to the impacts of climate change and global politics, they're preparing not just to face uncertainty " but to shape what comes…...