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KwaZulu-Natal invests in youth with 116 new internships amid high unemployment

Against South Africa's 44. 6% youth unemployment rate, KwaZulu-Natal's Economic Development Department has welcomed 116 interns to a 24-month programme offering real-world workplace experience and monthly stipends. "This is not about making coffee," says MEC Musa Zondi, "it's a deliberate investment in our province's future

Business Jobs
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Tshwane Economic Development Agency offers 12-month internships for graduates

Discover valuable internship opportunities at the Tshwane Economic Development Agency, designed to empower graduates with essential skills and work experience.

The Star News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

Tshwane Economic Development Agency offers 12-month internships for graduates

Discover valuable internship opportunities at the Tshwane Economic Development Agency, designed to empower graduates with essential skills and work experience.

News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

National Health Department places 8 403 medical graduates for 2025 cycle

National Health Department successfully places 8 403 medical graduates for the 2025 cycle, addressing the urgent need for health professionals across various categories.

The Star News
Hope Mafu|Published

Health department places 8,403 young health professionals in internships and community service

The Department of Health says it is on track with placing thousands of health professionals in internships.

News Education Schools
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Historic achievement: first PhD in Urban and Regional Planning awarded to Eswatini citizen at UJ

Dr Mhlalisi Mndzebele becomes the first citizen of Eswatini to earn a PhD in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Johannesburg, marking a significant milestone in sustainable urban development.

Daily News News
Daily News Reporter|Published

BANKSETA approves R13. 7 million to boost DUT students’ Work Integrated Learning

BANKSETA has allocated R13. 7 million to Durban University of Technology (DUT), significantly enhancingopportunities for students to gain practical work experience through internships.

Business Jobs
Dominic Naidoo|Published

The value of hard work and the importance of education

Embracing these values ensures that progress is not just a destination, but a continuous journey towards a brighter and more promising future for all.

News Education
IOL Reporter|Published

Local NGO to provide internships

An NGO operating in the INK area through a collaboration with the Durban University of Technology would be able to provide internships to Child and Youth Care students.

Daily News News
Anelisa Kubheka|Published

Freedom of Movement to offer young people internship opportunities

South African retail brand Freedom of Movement will be offering young people the opportunity to work as retail interns to celebrate Youth Month.

Business Jobs
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Top five reasons young people can’t get a job - here’s how they can fix it

There are a number of challenges that are hindering young people from entering the job market but all is not lost.

Business Jobs
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Dr Maziya graduates as a medical doctor and the only black woman in MBChB cohort

Since the start of graduation season, graduands have been serving with glitz and glamour.

The Star News
Hope Mafu|Published

Union accuses Health Department of failing young doctors

Last week, the department blamed lack of funding for the increase in the numbers of newly qualified doctors without internships at health institutions across the country.

The Star News
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

MultiChoice empowers young female film producer to take on the industry

The MultiChoice Talent Factory nurtures and equips Africa’s next generation of storytellers.

Cape Argus Partnered
Brandstories|Published

How to check if an internship is the real deal

The internet is an amazing resource for finding internships and employment. However, with the anonymity of the internet, some advertisements could easily be a scam.

Business Jobs
Smart Works|Published

Youth Month: Melsoft Academy holds Youth Day scholarships competition to empower young tech enthusiasts

Melsoft Academy, a leading online technology education provider, has launched a scholarship competition to empower young tech enthusiasts in commemoration of Youth Day.

News South Africa Western Cape
Sibuliso Duba|Published

WATCH: Excellence takes centre stage at UKZN’s Autumn Graduation

The university awarded 9 363 graduands, 65% of whom were women, with their respective qualifications.

News Partnered
Brandstories|Published

Research reveals hybrid work is good for a lot of reasons, including enhanced mental health

Research conducted on more than 2 000 hybrid workers found that the time saved by reduced commuting has resulted in countless health and wellbeing benefits.

Lifestyle Health
Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

Viable side hustles to beat youth unemployment

According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey by Statistics SA for the first quarter of 2022, the graduate unemployment rate was relatively low in South Africa compared with those of other educational levels, while youth unemployment continues to be a burden, irrespective of educational attainment, and seemingly a very dangerous threat to democracy.

Daily News Opinion
Opinion|Published

Why this company opted for a 4-day work week

Employee mental wellness and more time away from work increase productivity, according to the results of trials conducted by 4 Day Week Global. Companies are growing more interested in this futuristic-seeming work mode.

Business Jobs
Xolile Mtembu|Published

How eLearning can help burnt-out employees

OPINION: Preventing burnout and staff turnover and helping your people flourish in the workplace is just as essential as finding the best talent. Pressure and stress are not going away and we need to empower employees, writes Michael Gullan.

Business Jobs
Opinion|Published

5 habits to follow in 2023 for a better work-life balance

If you work in a stressful environment and work many hours above those allotted to you, you can end up resenting your workplace, colleagues and boss.

Business Jobs
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Largest cohort of medical interns welcomed at Tygerberg Hospital

The department welcomed about 75 new medical interns and community service doctors from across the country at the hospital on Tuesday.

Cape Argus News
Shakirah Thebus|Published

Ghost of Elon Musk’s past? Viral post claims he needed to be managed by employees

‘Managing Elon was a huge part of the company culture. Even I, as a lowly intern, would hear people talking about it openly in meetings. ’ - Individual claiming to be former SpaceX intern.

Business Jobs
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Health Department allocates placement of over 9 500 medical graduates

The South African Health Department announced it had concluded the placement of medical graduates into the Internship and Community Service Programmes (ICSP).

News South Africa Western Cape
Robin-Lee Francke|Published