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Mock Interview Programme Prepares Alexandra Graduates for Employment
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Graduates from Alexandra township took part in a mock interview session hosted in Sandton by the French South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FSACCI) as part of an employability programme.
The Sizanani mentorship initiative, funded through the RATP Dev Foundation with support from Bombela Operating Company, aims to prepare young people for the workplace through practical interview training and skills development.
Participants received coaching in CV writing, workplace conduct and interview preparation before taking part in simulated interviews with HR professionals, followed by feedback sessions.
The Sizanani mentorship initiative, funded through the RATP Dev Foundation with support from Bombela Operating Company, aims to prepare young people for the workplace through practical interview training and skills development.
Participants received coaching in CV writing, workplace conduct and interview preparation before taking part in simulated interviews with HR professionals, followed by feedback sessions.
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Durban Hosts Africa Travel Indaba 2026 to Boost Tourism Economy
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Durban is in the spotlight as Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 takes place in the city, positioning it as a key driver of tourism growth on the continent during Africa Month.
Held at the Durban ICC, the event brings together global buyers and exhibitors, giving eThekwini a platform to showcase beachfront and township tourism while supporting local operators.
Organisers say the Indaba helps strengthen Africa’s tourism economy by connecting destinations with international markets and encouraging investment in travel.
For Durban, it is also an opportunity to grow its global profile and support small tourism businesses.
Held at the Durban ICC, the event brings together global buyers and exhibitors, giving eThekwini a platform to showcase beachfront and township tourism while supporting local operators.
Organisers say the Indaba helps strengthen Africa’s tourism economy by connecting destinations with international markets and encouraging investment in travel.
For Durban, it is also an opportunity to grow its global profile and support small tourism businesses.
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South African Prof Tshifularo Advances Breakthrough Hearing Restoration Trials
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Pretoria-based ENT surgeon Mashudu Tshifularo is preparing to lead clinical trials aimed at restoring hearing using 3D-printed titanium middle-ear bones.
The trials at Steve Biko Academic Hospital will involve 45 patients and build on his 2019 breakthrough, when he performed the world’s first middle-ear transplant using 3D-printed ossicles.
The procedure replaces damaged ear bones with biocompatible titanium implants using robotic surgery, offering a minimally invasive treatment for hearing loss.
Tshifularo says the project reflects years of research and collaboration aimed at improving hearing restoration technology.
The trials at Steve Biko Academic Hospital will involve 45 patients and build on his 2019 breakthrough, when he performed the world’s first middle-ear transplant using 3D-printed ossicles.
The procedure replaces damaged ear bones with biocompatible titanium implants using robotic surgery, offering a minimally invasive treatment for hearing loss.
Tshifularo says the project reflects years of research and collaboration aimed at improving hearing restoration technology.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.66 to the US Dollar, 22.25 to the British Pound, and 19.38 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,553.55 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 105.72 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,375.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.66 to the US Dollar, 22.25 to the British Pound, and 19.38 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,553.55 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 105.72 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,375.00.
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