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TUT gears up for 4IR
It was recently ranked the number one university of technology on the African continent
Ready, steady, navigate AI – like a dung beetle
Dung beetles use different directional sensors to achieve the highest possible navigational precision in difficult conditions
Higher education institutions need to face up to the future
The emerging new world order demands reflexive schools whose graduates address society’s needs
What is the real value of a doctoral degree?
The qualification must evolve beyond the niche to better the society in which academics live
International Indian Ocean expedition
Historical maritime voyage
A new vision of the postcolonial
In a speech to graduates at Rhodes University, Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela said that reviewing accepted wisdoms can help to repair the past
Future Africa: forging transdisciplinary solutions to Africa’s challenges
The University of Pretoria's new flagship research institute aspires to transform the world through African research excellence
Smart ants cut the needless chatter
A new study suggests they build super-highways without having to communicate with each other
UFS celebrates excellence through its research hubs
The UFS now has 156 NRF-rated researchers and five Sarchi Research Chairs
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Gauteng responds to grave concern
The news of Gauteng’s grave site preparations raised alarm about the expected number of Covid-19-related deaths in the province
Demolition of hope in Hangberg
The City of Cape Town in June twice knocked down structures on land allocated for other purposes. The city says these were not evictions; residents ask why no police are available for rapes and murders
Sassa disses disability grant applicants
Towards the end of level four of the lockdown, Sassa offices reopened for applications for old age pensions and childcare and foster care grants, but not for disability grants
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Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES
An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow
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Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan
Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date
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Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA
SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations
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Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities
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Cheque value bundles – real value
Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities
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Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket
In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners
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Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector
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Eleven ways to protect yourself against fraud
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
