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TikTok summit highlights the urgent need to address cyberbullying and mental health in South Africa
Discover how the recent TikTok Online Safety Summit in Cape Town addressed pressing issues of cyberbullying and mental health, featuring insights from policymakers and creators who are shaping a safer digital landscape in South Africa
South Africa’s growing Global Business Services Sector offers thousands of jobs to youth
South Africa's Global Business Services sector demonstrates remarkable growth, creating over 14 000 new jobs in 2024 and generating R13. 6 billion in export revenue. The sector's expansion, attracting major international investors, positions the country as the third most attractive offshoring destination globally.
Digital etiquette: The challenges of professionalism in the remote working era
Professionalism, etiquette, dress-codes and time zones are challenges facing companies as they manage remote working frameworks and the current culture of always-on access to employees, says Natalie van der Merwe, Head of Telephony at Vox.
Fashion retailer Zando is leaving South Africa
Almost 10 international companies have decided to leave South Africa in 2024.
Joburg school launches 80-day smartphone abstinence challenge to boost mental health
As Holy Rosary School for Girls embarks on this transformative journey, its bold initiative serves as an inspiring and necessary response to the growing fear of digital addiction affecting youth.
Unemployment rate higher in second quarter
The official unemployment rate was 33,5% in the second quarter of 2024.
Say hello to Dino Kyriakides, a Joburg boy who used OnlyFans to help launch his media career
Meet Dino Kyriakides, a former OnlyFans content creator and serial entrepreneur.
Empowering young women in construction: addressing unemployment in SA
The construction and infrastructure development sector offers a promising solution, providing employment opportunities to lower-skilled and disadvantaged young women from local communities.
CEO of Nanyata is driven to close the skills gap and unemployment rate in SA
Jacintha Naidoo is the CEO and founder of Nanyata, a proudly South African, decade-old, black female-owned talent solutions provider.
Brazil, SA and Spain set up an alliance to combat worldwide labour inequalities
South Africa, Brazil and Spain’s labour ministers formed an alliance to combat worldwide labour inequalities.
Security, ethics and opportunity: AI in South Africa
Don’t panic – AI isn’t coming for your job. What it is doing is delivering new opportunities, creating new jobs and making work simpler for millions of people.
Key skills shaping SA's digital economy
Candidates typically aspire for change, fresh beginnings and dynamic environments at the beginning of the year. Yet, we saw the first quarter start at a subdued pace.
LexisNexis ordered to employ worker after revoking his contract following a criminal record from over 20 years ago
When filling out the form, the man admitted to having been previously criminally charged. He explained that the charge emanates from a theft committed in 2001 and it has since been expunged.
The five most in-demand job roles for remote workers
In terms of remote work opportunities, there is one job sector that has the most job roles.
Don’t fumble the bag: Avoid these common LinkedIn mistakes to find your dream job
With so many recruiters looking to LinkedIn first when researching candidates, your profile is essentially your introduction to the professional world. So, your profile should be squeaky clean.
EU parliament to bar Amazon lobbyists
An ongoing labour dispute prompted the European Parliament to withdraw access to Amazon’s lobbyists amid an ugly row with EU lawmakers and the online retail giant.
Working on the go
Here are eight essential Android apps for mobile entrepreneurs, remote workers and other road warriors who need to work on the go.
Sona 2024: ‘Government has taken steps to address youth unemployment’ - Ramaphosa
Millions of young people aged 15 to 24 years across the country are currently not in employment, education or training.
Navigating after-school opportunities
After school, you will be faced with numerous choices and options – each of which will shape and impact your future journey.
Union reminds Ramaphosa of his promises since 2018 ahead of Sona
The United Association of South Africa (UASA) says South Africans have seen a few improvements and much deterioration over the last seven years but most people lived with the hope for a better future.
Here’s why UK companies are increasingly turning to top-tier South African talent
Many companies based in the UK are outsourcing parts of their function and making South Africa their first choice for talent scouting.
Don’t get hooked! How to avoid job scams in today’s market
A common scam on WhatsApp, for instance, offers people thousands of rand for doing things such as subscribing and liking YouTube channels, or submitting screenshots of particular locations for a fee.
TOP ACHIEVERS digimag: Take a bow matric class of 2023
Independent Media’s TOP ACHIEVERS 2023 digital magazine showcases the excellence of schools and learners who managed to overcome changes and challenges to and achieve results beyond all expectation.
Positive energy will help school leavers adapt to new chapter
Many students drop out due to work and family commitments.
Google, Amazon and more tech companies cut staff, invest in AI
Google’s sales division will be letting go of a few hundred employees as the company looks to make its workforce more efficient for 2024.