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SA Students and teachers get digital skills boost through Google partnership
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South African students and educators are set to gain a major boost in digital skills, thanks to a new partnership between the Department of Higher Education and Training and Google South Africa.
The 2-year programme will provide 10,000 scholarships, offering Google Career Certificates, Generative AI training for teachers, and a train-the-trainer model to improve employability, entrepreneurship, and self-employment opportunities.
It also supports colleges with curriculum guidance, devices, and AI policy advice, helping institutions integrate AI into learning.
This marks DHET’s fourth public-private initiative aimed at equipping youth with the skills needed for the digital economy.
The 2-year programme will provide 10,000 scholarships, offering Google Career Certificates, Generative AI training for teachers, and a train-the-trainer model to improve employability, entrepreneurship, and self-employment opportunities.
It also supports colleges with curriculum guidance, devices, and AI policy advice, helping institutions integrate AI into learning.
This marks DHET’s fourth public-private initiative aimed at equipping youth with the skills needed for the digital economy.
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Johannesburg charity turns donations into support for families
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One Small Act of Kindness in Johannesburg turns donated goods into support for families and local charities.
Donations arrive at their charity shop in Randburg, where items are sorted and directed to families or partner organizations every two weeks.
Remaining items are sold at low prices to make essentials accessible, while larger goods stay affordable for the wider community.
The initiative ensures donations move quickly to meet immediate needs, extending support across communities through partnerships with smaller organizations.
Donations arrive at their charity shop in Randburg, where items are sorted and directed to families or partner organizations every two weeks.
Remaining items are sold at low prices to make essentials accessible, while larger goods stay affordable for the wider community.
The initiative ensures donations move quickly to meet immediate needs, extending support across communities through partnerships with smaller organizations.
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Seshego School hosts baking masterclass for women
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Glamour School of Beauty in Seshego hosted a baking masterclasson Saturday, teaching women practical baking and business skills.
Participants practiced baking techniques, learned how to start small businesses, and received guidance on generating income from their skills.
One attendee, Elsie Nakeng, won a hamper from Rama to help launch her baking business.
The school plans to continue training women in Seshego and Mokopane, aiming to build skills, support entrepreneurship, and create job opportunities.
Participants practiced baking techniques, learned how to start small businesses, and received guidance on generating income from their skills.
One attendee, Elsie Nakeng, won a hamper from Rama to help launch her baking business.
The school plans to continue training women in Seshego and Mokopane, aiming to build skills, support entrepreneurship, and create job opportunities.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 66,500.00.
The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 66,500.00.
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