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Over R15 million awarded to 17 outstanding South African social innovators

At the 13th annual SAB Foundation Social Innovation and 8th annual Disability Empowerment Awards held in Johannesburg, Luvuyo Sume and Riaan Knight, founders of Prosthetic Engineering Technologies, clinched the top honour in the Disability Empowerment category. Bevlen Sudhu took home the first place in the Social Innovation category with his innovative solution, Re-Purpose. Each of

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The GBVF Response Fund 1 launches its Flagship Campaign ‘RESPECT’

The Gender-based Violence and Femicide Response Fund 1 (GBVF) has launched their new flagship campaign, RESPECT, aimed at raising awareness and catalysing action against GBVF. The aim of RESPECT is to align South Africans behind a culture in which everybody is valued and respected equally. The GBVF response fund 1 was launched in 2021 following

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Sizwe Nxasana Receives Honorary Doctorate from UNISA

Renowned former businessman and CEO and founder of Sifiso Learning Group’s, Sizwe Nxasana, has been bestowed with the prestigious title of Honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting Sciences by the University of South Africa (UNISA). This distinguished honour reflects Nxasana’s unwavering dedication to advancing the prospects of previously disadvantaged students pursuing careers in the accounting

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The Liberty Community Trust – In it with South Africa’s learners and educators

It is often said that it takes a village to raise a child, the same can be said for educating a child and ensuring they have the best head start in life.  Since its inception in 2004 through an empowerment deal, and actively able to invest in programmes since 2017, the Liberty Community Trust (LCT)

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Virginia Airshow hosts aviation career day to inspire learners

The Durban Virginia Airshow, which took place on Saturday 9 September, was an opportunity for aviation enthusiasts, families, and thrill-seekers to enjoy the extraordinary aerobatic talent that we have in South Africa. Besides the entertainment and enjoyment of the airshow, the event was also used to promote and nurture the next generation of aviation professionals.

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Gautrain celebrates women leaders shaping the knowledge landscape

The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) in collaboration with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and Wits Business School hosted a “Women Leading Knowledge” breakfast on Tuesday 29 August 2023. “The Gautrain Management Agency prides itself in championing knowledge initiatives and this is one of our thought leadership knowledge share platforms.  This event is a

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South Africa fast-tracks careers in technology for women

Innovative approaches to education can open up tech opportunities to South African women While South African women have made great strides over the years, they are still underrepresented in the local technology sector and alternative approaches to skills development are needed to drive tangible change. This includes partnerships between business and talent organisations to create

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Women passing the baton in conservation and scientific research

‘We can all do our part to unleash our world’s enormous untapped talent – starting with filling classrooms, laboratories, and boardrooms with women scientists’ – UN Secretary-General António Guterres In the realm of conservation and scientific research, women have historically faced challenges in breaking through gender barriers and achieving equal representation. However, the tide is

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