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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MultiChoice empowers young female film producer to take on the industry
The MultiChoice Talent Factory nurtures and equips Africa’s next generation of storytellers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).