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Durban Metro Police Academy set for major upgrade to enhance training
The Durban Metro Police Services Training Academy is undergoing a significant upgrade to enhance its training facilities, comply with legislative requirements, and better prepare recruits for modern policing challenges.
Beware: job scams preying on unemployed teachers in KwaZulu-Natal
Unemployed teachers in KwaZulu-Natal are being warned about a fraudulent scheme that promises teaching jobs in exchange for money, as the Department of Education distances itself from the scam.
Unemployed doctors in Eastern Cape march for sustainable healthcare jobs
The healthcare system in the Eastern Cape is on the brink as the marchers persist in their fight for recognition and change.
450 qualified SA doctors remain unemployed after community service
Samatu urged the Ministry of Health to urgently develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to employ the skilled doctors, ensuring that their talents are not wasted but instead directed toward fortifying SA’s healthcare system.
Community workers face job cuts as budget slashes take effect
Thousands of community workers in South Africa face job losses as CoGTA announces significant budget cuts, leaving many in financial and emotional turmoil.
Common interview myths holding you back from getting hired
Many job seekers hoping for an advantage unintentionally fall victim to popular interview misconceptions shared by social media, friends, and family.
Beating procrastination when you’re self-employed
Finding my solutions started when I identified why I was procrastinating on certain tasks in the first place.
Cosatu-led march calls for better treatment of workers
Hundreds of people, part of several trade unions and supported by civil organisations, marched during the Congress of SA Trade Unions’s (Cosatu) National Day of Action yesterday, bringing the demands of workers to the legislature and Parliament in Cape Town.
Here’s what frustrates job seekers the most about the application process
It can take weeks or even months to get a call back, leaving us to spiral down a rabbit hole about what the future holds.
Serial rapist who used fake Facebook profiles to lure victims sentenced to double life imprisonment
The Lenyenye Regional Court handed down the sentence after he was found guilty of preying on victims using fake Facebook profiles and sending threatening messages.
R7. 8bn increase in eThekwini debt collection; R31. 9bn owed
The eThekwini Municipality revealed that debt collection had increased by R7. 8 billion between 2022/23 and 2023/24.
Experts urge government to boost job creation for skills programme beneficiaries
“That issue is a critical problem that we do experience. When someone has completed a learnership we expect that they are ready to be permanently employed, however, they still remain unemployed,” Ndhlovu said.
Elevate HER: Street scone seller – Spirited, creative, Priscilla Ngwenya turns from job rejection to self-employment
“Sometimes people dismiss us when we’re selling on the streets, undermining our efforts and thinking we’re just bored or clueless. It’s painful because they don’t realise we’re here out of necessity, not choice,” she told IOL News.
KZN police on a streak: lead SA in rape arrests and firearm seizures
KwaZulu-Natal police registered the majority of rape-related arrests countrywide for the second consecutive week and recovered a high number of firearms for the third consecutive week.
Job scam alert: KZN job seekers lured to Eastern Cape with false police training promises
The SA Police Service has warned the public to be vigilant against bogus police who demand money in exchange for being offered a job as a police trainee.
Equipping youth with crucial business skills at fun boot camp
In partnership with Switzerland-based Zurich Social Equity Programme, the Merewest Community Foundation held a youth boot camp to equip the youth with various business skills.
Cape Town expands safe space initiative with new shelter in Muizenberg
Cape Town is opening a new shelter for homeless people in Muizenberg. The shelter will provide a safe place to stay and support to help them get back on their feet.
Labour centre in Town Centre Mitchells Plain to relocate
The relocation of the Department of Employment and Labour centre in Mitchells Plain has been widely welcomed as the cold and windy weather conditions seep in this winter.
South Africa's 2024 coalition: Diverse economic visions clash
South Africa’s major political parties differ on a range of fundamental issue, making a workable coalition a challenge. Here’s a look at some of the policy positions.
TNPA awards bid for first 20 MW solar plant at Richards Bay Port
In a bid to decarbonise its operations, TNPA has taken a pivotal step by awarding Amulet Group Consortium the contract to build a 20 MW solar plant at Richards Bay Port, aiming to contribute to South Africa’s net-zero emission goals.
HR professionals ready to embrace AI in the face of burnout
While training concerns around artificial intelligence (AI) exist, HR professionals believe the technology will ease workload, boost competitiveness and create jobs
Unemployed youth blame corruption, nepotism and stringent job requirements for hindering them from getting jobs
Unemployed youth attribute the high unemployment rate to corruption and nepotism, and highlight the challenges they encounter in finding job opportunities amid the ongoing rise in unemployment.
How to be perceived as a leader
Leadership is an art form crafted over time through experiences, challenges and consistent demonstration of qualities that inspire, motivate and drive teams towards a common goal.
The magnificent seven of industrial software development
The software development industry in South Africa, a key player in the realm of global technology, has seen rapid growth over the last decade. Several factors have contributed to this impressive software development growth in South Africa.
How to foster fair and inclusive recruitment
Breaking down barriers and fostering an environment that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds is essential for promoting diversity and driving innovation.