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An open mindset towards continuous learning is essential says Ke Yu, Associate Professor at the University of Johannesburg.
CHATGPT

SA’s youth and the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Adaptability is an essential strategy for success in a tech-driven world

  • Jamaine Krige
8 min read
Learn how to budget as soon as possible says financial coach Grace Do Carmo, and this will help you to avoid debt and financial stress.
ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET

Navigate your financial independence

Financial literacy can make a world of difference for school leavers

  • Jamaine Krige
7 min read
It is rewarding for the brain when we do what we love, says organisational psychologist Ingra du Buisson-Narsai.
LIFE SUCCESS

A neuroscientific approach to thriving into adulthood

The key lies in aligning one’s pursuits with positive personal goals

  • Jamaine Krige
7 min read
Dr Mmaki Jantjies, Group Executive of Innovation at Telkom and Adjunct Associate Professor at UWC.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AI

Future-proof your career: Advice for school leavers

Learn how technology impacts your sector, and how you can use it to advance your career

  • Jamaine Krige
3 min read
A ‘seismic shift’ in mindset is required by educators so that the curriculum can be repurposed and student learning journeys transformed to meet the needs of the 21st century, says Professor Kat Yassim.
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

Diversifying education pathways for ‘life’ success in adulthood

New solutions are necessary for a sustainable future

  • Professor Kat Yassim
5 min read
Our youth is so used to working online that they often battle with face-to-face interactions, says Melini Moses, Director of Express Yourself Communication.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AI

‘Your voice is your brand and your logo’

Communication skills that set you apart could land you that vital first job

  • Jamaine Krige
7 min read
Marissa Rollnick, Professor Emeritus at Wits, says Extended Curriculum Programmes provide additional support and resources and a more gradual transition, so that disadvantaged students can meet the rigorous academic demands of university education.
DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS

Bridging the gap between high school and university

Extended Curriculum Programmes create an equitable education landscape

  • Jamaine Krige
6 min read
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga. (Photo: Gallo Images/Papi Morake)
BACHELOR PASSES

‘You’ve done it!’

Record-breaking matric results: SA youth are overcoming adversity

  • Jamaine Krige
7 min read
(John McCann/M&G)
ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET

OPINION| Why should an entrepreneurial mindset mean something to you?

Collaboration is essential for interventions that inculcate entrepreneurship in our youth

  • Nontando Mthethwa
6 min read