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A child’s natural curiosity and sense of wonder are the foundations on which learning is based. ADvTECH's Zaakirah Mahomed explains that Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) is an important way to start encouraging a lifelong love of learning in children.

Erna Kruger-Pretorius explains that curricular justice is an important issue for colleges and higher education institutions.  "Curricular justice extends beyond ensuring access to education; it involves aligning the curriculum with the social, cultural, and economic realities of students."

PROTEC is celebrating the one-year anniversary of working as the implementation partner for Ardagh for Education programme which is working towards STEM excellence in South Africa. 

Academic staff from ADvTECH recently attend the BETT conference on educational technology, which only underscored the importance of introducing coding to learners from an early age. 

The use of AI is changing things in the recruitment industry as it is everywhere - but it's still crucial for skilled humans to be leading the hiring process. 

South African women have embraced entrepreneurship at unprecedented rates, with 57% identifying as business owners in 2025. This is a sharp increase from only 34% several years prior. 

With the rise in the popularity of podcasts, more and more corporates are allocating dedicated space for podcast studios. Could running your own podcast become a regular part of the work week?

In a world where we have been forced to consider whether things are real or artificial, authenticity in leadership has become crucial for successful businesses. 

Engen proudly congratulates the 2025 cohort of the Engen Global Citizen Development Programme (EGCDP) for successfully completing the first phase of their transformative 12-month ICT journey.

The Premier of KZN has led a targeted crackdown on labour law transgressions in the trucking sector. He is determined to ensure that labour laws are followed in the province. 

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has clarified how the N+ rule will be implemented in 2025. This rule sets the maximum duration of NSFAS funding.

The latest Employment Equity regulations came into effect in the middle of April, and will be applied to reports in September this year. But how will these new rules impact your business?

A young man from Ocean View has embraced learning as a way to build a successful career. The support of the Prescient Foundation Scholarship Programme has helped him achieve his early success. 

Many South Africans rely on the Sassa SRD grant to meet their essential needs. If your June 2025 application was declined, understanding the common reasons for rejection and knowing your next steps is crucial.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has confirmed that the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant will continue until 31 March 2026, extending support for unemployed South Africans amid ongoing economic challenges.

The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) has initiated a nine-month review of South Africa’s social grant payment system to resolve ongoing payment disruptions affecting millions of vulnerable beneficiaries.

Millions of South Africans rely on the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant each month to meet their basic needs. Those who submitted R370 grant applications and are approved for May 2025 will receive their payments during the designated payout period.

Frustrated students say they have been left stranded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) after months of unpaid allowances, forcing many to go without accommodation, food, and other essentials.

Government jobs offer competitive salaries and benefits. Sassa has provided an important update on available jobs.

A petition urging the government to raise the Sassa pension to R5,000 has been reviewed by the Department of Social Development (DSD), which has outlined why the proposed increase cannot be implemented.