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Young people are faced with a myriad of options and decisions when they leave school, and in addition to the many exciting opportunities for them, there are also some daunting challenges and risks – each of which will shape and impact their future journeys.

Embarking on the educational journey with your child, from the first day of primary school to the challenging years of college, is an immense undertaking. These milestones not only shape your child's future but also reflect your pivotal role as a parent.

In a world that never stops evolving, the concept of a gap year may seem like a pause button in a fast-forward society. IIE Rosebank College, an educational brand of the Independent Institute of Education (IIE) understands the urgency of your aspirations, and we a compelling alternative: Start your future with a Higher Certificate and kick start your career without delay.

AI is here to stay and is disrupting every industry, from accounting to interior design and, of course, education. Angela Schaerer, Digital Transformation Manager at Curro Holdings, JSE-listed South African independent school provider, notes that AI is part of learners’ present and future and it’s important that educators guide them in using it responsibly and with confidence.

The increasing deployment of smart technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and algorithms across every area of human endeavour is changing work in unprecedented ways.  As fast as roles become extinct, new ones emerge. 

In February of this year TSIBA Business School will celebrate 20 years of changing lives through a transformative business education approach that is truly unique.

There’s no denying that people are flocking to online courses and videos to learn new skills and find valuable information. Employees expect their organisations to have robust online learning platforms to upskill, reskill, and become better at performing their roles.

In a hyper-connected world where ‘blue ticking’ is a serious no-no, red notification signs activate some compulsive finger twitching, and the ping of an email hitting your inbox compels you to drop everything and click “open”, it’s no wonder that for the large part, highly successful leaders are worn out! In observing success, it seems apparent that the more successful a leader becomes, the more stress is amplified. Yet, it does not need to necessarily be an inherent part of the journey to success.

Ten post-graduate students who were previously unemployed recently embarked on a remarkable journey from Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, to Tzaneen, Limpopo Province, as part of the SA Harvest entrepreneurial incubator initiative. Supported by Naspers Labs, this programme aims to equip young individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to become self-sufficient agri-food entrepreneurs.

Ahead of the 2024 academic year, schools around the country are now full, leaving thousands of learners unplaced. “And while provincial education departments are scrambling to build additional classrooms and schools to cater for these pupils, what about the environmental impacts of these projects?” asks Dr Corrin Varady, CEO at IDEA.