The 18 July 2021 marks the 12th Nelson Mandela International Day. Celebrated both locally and internationally, this day stands in honour of Nelson Mandela, his life and his values. It is a day where we celebrate and remember a man who fought for equality and social justice. We commemorate active citizenship, volunteerism, and organisations that…
“The three words I would use to describe CRET are education, future and youth!” Watch what Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust (CRET) beneficiaries had to say about their CRET journey on the occasion of the CRET Annual Student Awards on 1 July.
On 1 July Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust (CRET) hosted its Annual Student Awards as a virtual event. The ceremony awarded graduates and beneficiaries from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Faculty of Commerce, Faculty of Engineering as well as the Faculty of Science and Technology. CRET also recognised its beneficiaries from its Youth and Skills…
For World SMME Day on 27 June, Black Umbrellas and Regent Business School hosted an insightful webinar on the challenges, opportunities and lived experiences of South African entrepreneurs.
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The Thari Programme currently has a research study underway in partnership with the University of Free State. The study is an evaluation of the Thari pilot programme to build a scientifically proven model. It aims to explore and describe whether and how the Thari Programme in Botshabelo has strengthened the school community to empower and…
‘As we commemorate 16 June 1976 and honour our youth, we call on the business community to join with us in investing in our future, to send forth skilled and talented visionaries into the world; to eradicate youth unemployment; to break the cycle of generational poverty; to build a culture of paying it forward; and…
13 June 2021 Cliched as it may be, the proverb about ‘teaching a man to fish’ still holds water now more than ever, especially for small business owners. The proverb says, ‘If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day but, teach a man to fish, and you feed him for…
03 June 2021 30 May to 6 June marks National Child Protection Week in South Africa. The week is commemorated annually to raise awareness of children’s rights as articulated in the Constitution of South Africa and the Children’s Act No. 38 of 2005. South Africa’s Constitution emphasises the importance of children’s rights, equality, and dignity….
Adopt-a-School Foundation continues to erect computer labs and media centres and facilitate the donation of devices to marginalised schools. In May, Adopt-a-School showcased one of its digital projects at Hlahlindlela Secondary School in the rural community of Kwa Ngcolosi in Kwa-Zulu Natal. One hundred and thirty matric learners received tablets to enable them to continue…
