Cover Feature – Majuba TVET College
One of fifty public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges in South Africa, Majuba TVET College falls under the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). It is one of the largest of its kind in the country, specialising in priority skills development. Majuba TVET College is the key service provider for Technical and Vocational Education and Training in the Amajuba and uMzinyathi Districts. It services major industries in these areas, in the sectors of iron and steel manufacturing, mining (mainly coal), textile and clothing production, cement chemical manufacturing, tyre production, engineering and primary agriculture.
Funding, skills development, and capacity building: The way forward for a just energy transition
The R1.5-trillion JET-IP was unveiled late last year and built on an $8.5-billion pledge from the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Germany, France and the European Union to help South Africa transition to a low-carbon economy.
Fashion trends, sustainability and the environment: The time for blindly following fashion trends is over
Gen Z consumers have elevated the conversation to sustainable shopping across the generational landscape and worldwide active participation to reduce the environmental impact of fashion trends has skyrocketed.
Powering ahead in creating youth employment
While the transition is likely to result in the loss of about 300 000 jobs, it will see the creation of as many as 815 000 new jobs up to 2050. Most of the job losses will be the high-emissions industries of coal and petroleum, but the gains will come from mining-related and renewable energy industries.
Solving the electricity crisis: Wind power is key in our energy mix
The electricity crisis is on everyone’s mind. Whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever you do, the crisis is having a direct and indirect impact on everyone who lives in South Africa.
Regional Focus: Free State
From the July Edition. This Regional Focus feature takes a look at the Free State Government and its plans to invest in green energy to combat the recent effects of climate change.
Professor Vukosi Marivate : Changing The World Through AI
From the June Edition of Public Sector Leaders. Our Trailblazer for this month is Professor Vukosi Marivate, the Absa Chair of Data Science at the University of Pretoria (UP) who has been accepted accepted into the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders programme. Prof Marivate is a leading expert in data science and AI in Africa. He is working to develop data-driven solutions to social and economic problems in Africa.
Addressing The Nation – Economic Reforms
In his letter to the nation on 12 June, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa assured the country that South Africa’s economy is undergoing a fundamental transformation that will make it more competitive, inclusive and capable of growth. “Since the start of this administration, we have been pursuing far-reaching reforms in ‘network’ industries like electricity, telecommunication, water, ports and rail. We have focused on reforms that are sustainable and transformative rather than temporary solutions that won’t last.
HR Trends: Five ways technology is transforming HR practice
“One survey found that almost 90% global organisations believe that AI will give them a competitive edge, and around 40% of large companies said they plan to invest further in AI services.”
November Public Sector Leaders highlights 16 Days of Activism
Our cover this month features Young Global Leader, Dr Mmaki Jantjies.