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Mamokgethi Phakeng advocates for visa reciprocity for South African travellers
Former UCT Vice-Chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng sparks debate on South Africa's visa policies, calling for reciprocal requirements for international visitors.
Why contract-to-hire is a better strategy
The best way to determine fit is to see how someone performs in the role. This is why a shift to contract-to-hire is the emerging strategy for forward-thinking organisations looking to de-risk the hiring process.
South African teacher receives prestigious Global Environmental Award
Aziezah Essop, from St Andrew's School for Girls in Johannesburg, has been recognisedinternationally for her innovative approach to environmental education, winning the prestigiousFEE Global Teacher Award.
Guarantee an interview by adding these five things to your CV
Beat your competition by making your CV different from others.
5 ways you can spot a fake job offer on LinkedIn
Amidst all of the real job prospects, there is an increasing number of bogus job offers intended to deceive and exploit naive people online.
Jobs in the world of AI - Five ways you can switch up your job search strategy
AI can help people find success in the job market but it can also reduce a candidate’s chance of being noticed in the first place.
Job scams - five red flags you need to be aware of
While the online job market offers people a lot opportunities, it also leaves people open to job scams.
‘We don’t do deals on social media’: Government warns of fake social media accounts impersonating Deputy Minister Dipuo Peters
The fraudsters are using the name and position of the deputy minister to solicit money from poor and struggling South Africans in exchange for non-existent funding or favours.
What could happen if your data is exposed in the latest cyber breach and what to do about it
Approximately 26 billion records have been leaked in what has been dubbed the ‘Mother of all Breaches’.
FlySafair warns potential job seekers about job posting scams
In 2020, a South African man was jailed for eight years after he defrauded job seekers of approximately R95,000.
‘Hire me in 29 days’
That’s what Fortunate Baloyi, 23, a recent digital marketing and performing arts graduate set out to do on LinkedIn.
‘Dr Matthew Lani’ charged for pretending to be a doctor and stealing medical intern’s identity
The Department of Health in Gauteng has opened a criminal case against a man claiming to be a medical doctor and giving out medical advice via the popular app, TikTok.
Bogus TikTok ‘Dr’ Matthew Lani’ is not a Wits University graduate
Fake TikTok doctor ‘Dr Matthew Lani', who carved a niche for himself with medical content and advise to his 280,000 followers, did not graduate from Wits University, so says the university.
‘Raymond Ackerman made South Africa a better place’
Tributes are pouring in for ‘unbelievably extraordinary’ retail legend Raymond Ackerman who died on Wednesday.
Who is Leonid Radvinsky, the sole owner of OnlyFans?
It emerged earlier this month UK-based Ukrainian-American entrepreneur Leonid Radvinsky had been paid $338 million in dividends from the X-rated site in the last year alone after buying it in 2018.
Making your LinkedIn profile work for you – expert tips
LinkedIn is considered the largest professional global networking app used by recruiters and job seekers.
Looking for work? 3 tips on how social media can help young South Africans
Social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn are a valuable resource for young jobseekers.
Must love dogs: Billionaire seeking live-in pet nanny for R2. 3m a year - are you up for the job?
A household staffing agency recently posted a job ad on LinkedIn and within hours was inundated with more than 400 applicants.
Don’t lose hope: 4 stories of young people who found jobs after years of searching
Unemployment is an expensive and emotionally taxing beast where, at times, there can seem to be no hope. But, through perseverance and luck, one can eventually find a job.
Facebook owner Meta slashes business teams in final round of lay-offs
Earlier this year, Meta announced a second round of mass lay-offs, after showing more than 11 000 employees the door. The cuts brought the company’s headcount down to about where it stood in mid-2021.
Elon Musk threatens to sue Microsoft
In reaction to Microsoft proposing to take Twitter from its business advertising platform, CEO Elon Musk threatened to sue.
Another day, another CEO shooting his mouth off about quiet quitting and breadwinning moms
Braden Wallake’s story proved to be a cautionary tale for CEOs across the globe. But it appears James Clarke didn’t get the memo.
These South Africans made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and are shaking things up
Forbes Africa has released their 30 Under 30 class of 2023, with 11 of Mzansi’s own in the midst.
From high heels to high hills – the lady-bird adventurers who are taking on the world
A new online group is calling all adventurous women to join up for fun and adventure.
He lost his job as a cashier and then his son’s LinkedIn post asking for help went viral
In an effort to help his father, Patrick McCarthy turned to the LinkedIn community to let people know he was available to work.