SCHOOLS
School system overhaul to boost education
Thu, 11 Mar 2010
The commitment and hard work of teachers and school governing bodies is key to making some schools more successful than others, despite a backlog of R140 billion of schools that still need to be built, says Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga. ...more
HR PROFESSIONAL BODY
HR Professionalisation - a new landscape
Thu, 11 Mar 2010
"With the new NQF and Skills Acts, there has been a surge of interest in establishing new professional bodies". Why? In terms of the new legislation the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) will recognise professional bodies for the development and registration of occupational qualifications. How has the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP), the professional body for HR responded to this challenge? ...more
TAX LAW COMPLIANCE
Tax and your travel allowance
Tue, 09 Mar 2010
Pravin Gordhan's stated intention to balance the National Treasury's books by having SARS focus ever more vigilantly on tax law compliance, means that employers can’t afford to take any chances. ...more
EXAM PREPARATION
Exam success: how to get it
Mon, 08 Mar 2010
Whether its your first time at writing an exam or the first time after a long gap, preparing for an examination is vital to achieving the results you desire. Toni Valis, ACCA's Head of Education in South Africa, shares some great advice on planning for exam success. ...more
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Straight Talk - communicating effectively
Sun, 07 Mar 2010
Skills Portal recently spoke to Maureen Collins, communications strategist and 'people expert' on the basics of effective communication. As facilitator for Alusani Skills & Training Network, Maureen presents a fresh outlook on communication strategies for women in the workplace. ...more




ADULT BASIC EDUCATION & TRAINING
Motivating adult learners through ABET
Mon, 08 Mar 2010
Adult basic education and training or ABET has many challenges. Facilitators often have to encourage ABET learners and make them aware of the benefits of this form of learning. In this feature, ABET professionals, offer some good advice on motivating adult learners. ...more
CONTRIBUTORS
The New Companies Act and King III
The new Companies Act requires all companies, whether public or private, to establish a “Social and Ethics Committee”. In the light of King III this can have dramatic implications for companies and Good Corporate governance, explains Des Squire. ...more
UNIVERSITY OF VENDA
Deputy President Motlanthe, Chancellor of Univen
Tue, 09 Mar 2010
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe will today be appointed as the new chancellor of Limpopo's University of Venda (Univen). Motlanthe succeeds businessman Cyril Ramaphosa, who served two terms as the university's chancellor. ...more
FIFA 2010 WORLD CUP
No 2010 blackouts - Motlanthe
Thu, 11 Mar 2010
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has guaranteed that there will be no electricity blackouts during the 2010 Soccer World Cup. Motlanthe said Eskom had also assured government and Fifa that there would be no power interruptions. ...more


IVAN ISRAELSTAM
Are sexual advances unfair?
Mon, 08 Mar 2010
After unfair dismissal and unfair labour practices the third category of unfair conduct by an employer is unfair discrimination. Section 6 of the Employment Equity Act (EEA) prohibits unfair discrimination against an employee on arbitrary grounds including race, age, disability, sex and many others. ...more

ANDRE KEYTER
Hospitality Industry working hours and overtime
Wed, 10 Mar 2010
What do you think of the situation where the hospitality industry (having a good portion of their business over weekends) needs to pay overtime to staff that work on weekends. I would suggest that the real requirement should be limiting the hours per week that can be worked before overtime is paid. What’s your take on this??
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MARK ORPEN
CPD For Trainers
Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Market research and analysis suggests a crucial shortage of high-level practitioners working in the field of skills development and ETD practices. Continuous professional development (CPD) for high-level adult learning practitioners who themselves tend to be isolated from others working in the same field of practice, is starting address the need for stronger leadership in training and development across South Africa.
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More discussions:
Is it unfair discrimination to have the following wording in a recruitment advert: "only applicants with valid SA IDs will be considered?
What is the normal ratio of HR/Payroll personnel to employees in most companies?
Certificates of Competence issued by Setas? Why do the poor learners have to wait so long?
BROADBAND
Committee to finalise national broadband policy
Fri, 12 Mar 2010
Cabinet has established an Inter-Ministerial Committee to finalise the Draft National Broadband Policy for South Africa, says government spokesperson Themba Maseko. Briefing the media following a Cabinet meeting, Maseko said Cabinet was of the view that the policy needs to be inclusive. ...more
ICT
IT graduates to boost municipal efficiency
Tue, 09 Mar 2010
A public-private partnership has been launched to help reduce South Africa's service delivery backlog by placing skilled graduates and high-level training initiatives directly into local government. ...more
POLITICS
No need for politicians’ lifestyle audit - Motlanthe
Thu, 11 Mar 2010
Cabinet has not considered audits of politicians' lifestyles because there are anti-corruption measures already in place, says Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe. He said the SA Revenue Service, Public Protector and other agencies already investigated people apparently living beyond their means. ...more
WOMEN IN ACCOUNTING
ACCA and ABASA celebrate a twenty-five year partnership
Wed, 10 Mar 2010
The Association for the Advancement of Black Chartered Accountants (ABASA) in partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) South Africa recently hosted its first ever ABASA Women’s luncheon at the Saxon Boutique Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. ...more
DEBT COUNSELLING
Smart ways to manage your debt
Wed, 10 Mar 2010
The credit crunch has put a severe strain on many consumers as they find themselves battling to pay back their debts at higher interest rates. But there are ways to protect your rights should you run into financial trouble. ...more
THE HEDGEHOG EVENT
Advanced Event Management & Leadership
Fri, 12 Mar 2010
Our training material is based on international eventing standards and will prepare you with up to date information. This information will prepare you to sit an international events management qualification. More information on these options will be given at the workshop. ...more
ENTECOM
FREE SEMINAR: Norovirus Symposium
Tue, 09 Mar 2010
The Norovirus stomach bug (also know as gastroenteritis) causes nausea and diarrhoea and is very easily spread from person to person. Norovirus is far and away the number one source of foodborne outbreaks across the country. New weapons to prevent Norovirus outbreaks are available but what about H1N1 and other viral and bacterial pathogens ...more









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