Entrepreneurship is fast becoming a key pillar in the growth of the South African economy. While the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report released in January this year shows that conditions that support the South African Entrepreneurial ecosystem have slipped and that fewer adults are involved in entrepreneurial activity, it is widely understood that entrepreneurship is [...]
OWN YOUR INDUSTRY! 'Position yourself to stand out in a growing entrepreneurial culture' Date: Saturday 25 July 2015 Venue: Southern Sun, Newlands Time: 08:00 - 10:30 Guest Speaker: Douglas Kruger MC: Peter Greenwall Tickets: Adult - R150, Teens - R75 The speaker for the morning is internationally renowned, author and motivational speaker - Douglas Kruger [...]
YES, TEEN ENTREPRENEURS CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN - Sabirul Islam Date: Saturday 30 May 2015 Venue: Southern Sun, Newlands Time: 08:30 - 10:30 Guest Speaker: Sabirul Islam MC: Peter Greenwall Tickets: Adult - R150, Teens - R75 Photos from the event Map To Venue About Sabirul Islam: A UK [...]
PREPARING FOR BUSINESS LEADERSHIP - Gareth Penny Date: Saturday 7 March 2015 Venue: Vineyard Hotel Time: 08:30 - 10:30 Guest Speaker: Gareth Penny MC: Jonathan Jacobs Tickets: Adult - R150, Teens - R75 Seats are limited to 200 people so book now to avoid missing out! [hr style="3" margin="40px [...]
The first time I went to Khayelitsha was on a Sunday afternoon. I had spent the day lazing around, when a friend called to say he was going there to drop somebody off and asked if I wanted to tag along. In a heartbeat I said yes; it had been almost 3 years since I moved to Cape Town, and I had never been to this township that I had heard so much about.
As I write this, I’m having a drink with my colleague Nick Owsley, a graduate with an Honours Degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from the University of Cape Town. With Human Rights Day approaching I can’t help but think how fortunate our generation is. A mere 18 years ago, in South Africa it was regarded as breaking the law for a black person to have a drink with a white person in many watering holes – how far we have come since then.
Intern mentor shares some tips for making an impact in your first job. Having started her working life as an intern herself, 22 year old Azraa Noah is living proof of the power of internships to kick-start a career.
Internships are becoming increasingly popular in the working world, both for graduates looking to gain working experience, and for businesses looking for more hands on deck. In this article, we share a story of IT company owner, Nirvesh Sooful of African Ideas, and GAP intern Mapaseka Dipale who are both benefiting from internship.
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