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AGILE CAPITAL ACQUIRES A STAKE IN BERRY ASTRAPAK
Creamer Media | 9 July 2024 Agile Capital, a leading private equity firm, has acquired a significant minority share in Berry Astrapak. Berry Astrapak is a specialised manufacturer of an extensive range of rigid moulded, and thermoformed plastic packaging products serving the African market. The Group has manufacturing operations in Gauteng, Western Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal and focuses on innovation -led growth in plastic packaging . Astrapak’s growth has included the acqu
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Jul 10, 20242 min read


NEW LABOUR MINISTER CHARTS THE WAY FORWARD
SA News | 9 July 2024 Newly appointed Employment and Labour Minister, Nomakhosazana Meth, says the department is facing a mammoth task of...
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Jul 10, 20243 min read


BLOCK EXEMPTION REGULATIONS FOR SMMES
Mark Garden | 8 July 2024 Before leaving his position as Minister of Competition, Trade and Industry, Ebrahim Patel published two...
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Jul 9, 20244 min read


TRANSPORT CONFERENCE OUTLINES CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES IN NECESSARY RESKILLING/UPSKILLING
Tasneem Bulbulia | 8 July 2024 South Africa ’s transport industry is a significant contributor to the country’s gross domestic...
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Jul 9, 20243 min read


TIPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO FIND THEIR WAY OUT OF UNEMPLOYMENT
It-Online | 3 July 2024 The month of June gave rise to a raft of activities celebrating the country’s youth. It was also a stark reminder...
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Jul 5, 20243 min read


ECONOMIC WRAP-UP FOR JUNE 2024
Stats SA | 4 July 2024 June was a bumper month for statistical reports. Stats SA published 40 releases in the month, providing monthly,...
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Jul 5, 20243 min read


NEW RANKINGS FOR UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA TRYING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Luke Fraser | 4 July 2024 The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is the best university in South Africa for driving meaningful change. This...
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Jul 4, 20242 min read


EMPLOYEES WITH DISABILITIES EXCLUDED FROM TOP POSITIONS
Noxolo Majavu | 3 July 2024 Commission for Employment Equity finds 1.8% of top management is made up of employees with disabilities. The...
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Jul 4, 20243 min read


CCBSA EMPOWERS YOUNG PEOPLE AND DRIVES ECONOMIC GROWTH ACROSS SA
CCBSA | 2 July 2024 Coca-Cola Beverages SA fosters economic inclusion with innovative initiatives that promote employability and...
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Jul 3, 20243 min read


GOING THE EXTRA MILE
Sanral Author | 2 July 2024 SANRAL is going the extra mile to provide economic opportunities to marginalised groups in South Africa –...
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Jul 3, 20243 min read


INVESTEC SETS MINIMUM PAY AT R21,000 A MONTH
Kabelo Khumalo | 1 July 2024 Increase in minimum pay does little to close gap between lender’s top 5% best-paid SA employees and bottom...
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Jul 2, 20242 min read


ARE WE DOING ENOUGH TO EMPOWER SA'S YOUTH?
Nelly Mohale | 28 June 2024 As we celebrate Youth Month in South Africa, a critical question arises: are we truly doing enough to support...
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Jul 2, 20243 min read


EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION KEY FOR PUBLIC PROCUREMENT LEGISLATION SUCCESS
IT- Online | 27 June 2024 While the draft South African Public Procurement Bill is a commendable attempt to overhaul the country’s...
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Jun 28, 20243 min read


FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS GAPS FUEL UNIVERSITY DROPOUT RATES
Marco Maree | 24 June 2024 Many South African school leavers have not been adequately equipped with the basic literacy and numeracy...
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Jun 26, 20245 min read


ADDRESSING THE YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT CRISIS: VARSITY VIBE'S COMMITMENT TO EMPOWERING SA STUDENTS
Varsity Vibe | 25 June 2024 The future of the South African economy rests on the shoulders of our youth, making it crucial to address and...
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Jun 26, 20242 min read


NEDBANK YES YOUTH CANDIDATE MAKES WINNING START TO LIFE IN THE BANK
Setshaba Sthembiso Phalane | 23 June 2024 A YES Youth candidate from Mamelodi, Pretoria, Setshaba Sthembiso Phalane, who has made a...
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Jun 25, 20243 min read


MICT SETA INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR DISCRETIONARY GRANT
Staff Writer | 21 June 2024 The Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) has...
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Jun 24, 20242 min read


LAND BANK ENCOURAGED BY SURGE OF YOUTH FARMERS IN SA
Bizcommunity | 21 June 2024 Despite traditionally not being considered fashionable as a career choice, an increasing number of young...
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Jun 24, 20243 min read


STEM SUBJECTS KEY TO GETTING SA’S YOUTH EMPLOYED
Isabel van Gend | 17 June 2024 The South African government recently published a revised critical skills list. This register of 142...
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Jun 21, 20244 min read


REVOLUTIONISING SKILLS: THE FUTURE OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN SOUTH AFRICA
Roland Innes, Leigh-Ann Revill | 20 June 2024 The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) stands ready to revolutionise...
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Jun 21, 20244 min read
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