WIFE SWAP CASTING CALL

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We’re looking for families to take part in the exciting social experiment series, Wife Swap.

What would it be like if you swapped homes and families with someone else? What would you learn about how other people live, or how they raise their children? Could the experience even change your life? What sort of changes would you introduce to a new family?

In this fun and informative series, wives from very different families agree to swap homes, husbands, moody teenagers, and lifestyles, to see what it is like to live in another family’s home.

This is a unique and remarkable opportunity to experience how someone makes all those day-to-day decisions.

Will it confirm that you’ve got it just right and make you feel grateful for your own family?  Or will it be an eye-opener, a major catalyst to convince you to make some long-overdue changes when you get back home?

To enter go to www.wifeswap.co.za

Proudly brought to you by SABC Education

#WifeSwapSAonS3 #S3OpenUp #OpenUpNewWorlds “

Southern Sun and Miss Earth South Africa observe World Oceans Day with beach clean-up

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Sea Point, Cape Town – In keeping with the World Oceans Day theme for 2023, Changing the Tides, Southern Sun and the Miss Earth South Africa Leadership Programme joined forces with 70 students from Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Visions of Change, Ardagh Glass Packaging, and Skin Renewal to clean-up at Sea Point beach in Cape Town.

“Bringing young people in to help clean up and look after their local spaces shows a commitment not only to their planet and their ocean but to their community as well.” explained Ella Bella Constantinides-Leite, Educational Officer from the Miss Earth South Africa programme, which celebrates 20 years of environmental advocacy this year. “We have to include people from all walks of life to commit to ‘people and to planet’. This planet of ours, the oceans, the lands, the animals are all resources to us, and we must nurture and protect as much as we can, not just for future generations but for now.”

Candy Tothill, head of corporate affairs, brands and marketing for Southern Sun, commented: “As a hospitality group we are mindful of sustainable sourcing practices, and we incorporate them wherever possible. For example, our commitment includes a long-standing seafood procurement policy of only serving seafood on the on SASSI green list to protect our oceans and their inhabitants.” Southern Sun’s group environmental policy includes a ban on plastic straws and stirrers, and all hotels use only straws made of paper or corn starch and stirrers made of wood. Likewise, hotel in-room amenities such as shampoos are recyclable, while ‘forget me not’ items such as razor blades are made from corn starch and wheatgrass. “Through the relatively simple act of eliminating the use of plastic straws and drink stirrers in our hotels, we can significantly reduce the amount of plastic waste entering the ocean down the chain – something we have consciously been working on for a number of years,” she said.

To learn more about Southern Sun, visit the website at https://www.southernsun.com/. To learn more about Miss Earth South Africa’s leadership programme visit their website at https://www.missearthsa.co.za/.

Southern Sun partnered with the Miss Earth South Africa leadership programme to commemorate World Oceans Day with a beach clean-up in Sea Point, Cape Town on Thursday, 8 June 2023. Pictured with the programme’s Educational Officer, Ella Bella Constantinides-Leite (far right), are 2023 delegates (from left to right) Jessica Josias, Senamile Sishi, Jessica Williams and Lesego Matlou.

Southern Sun partnered with the Miss Earth South Africa leadership programme to commemorate World Oceans Day with a beach clean-up in Sea Point, Cape Town on Thursday, 8 June 2023. Pictured with some of the programme’s 2023 delegates (far left and far right) Jessica Williams and Senamile Sishi, is Mr Mholi Mabutho Hlanzi from Cape Peninsula University of Technology – 20 students from CPUT lent a hand in the clean-up.

Southern Sun partnered with the Miss Earth South Africa leadership programme to commemorate World Oceans Day with a beach clean-up in Sea Point, Cape Town on Thursday, 8 June 2023. Pictured here is one of the 2023 delegates, Lesego Matlou.

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redAcademy celebrates successful Graduation of its first cohort of Software Development graduates, with secured job placement

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Cape Town, 5 June 2023: Cape Town has earned its reputation as a tech capital of Africa, by being home to some of the leading technology companies across the globe. Fuelling this growth, however, requires a sustainable stream of skilled, work-ready, young talent to match the needs of the industry. One local organisation is taking an innovative approach to skills development and training to tackle this challenge head on.

At the start of youth month, redAcademy, an experiential learning hub specialising in teaching coding and technology skills, celebrates the successful graduation of its first cohort of Sprinters as Junior Software Developers, who have achieved the Red Standard of Excellence after completing their 12-month Career Sprint, all with employment contracts as per the promise of the Academy.
 
The Graduation Ceremony took place on Wednesday, 31 May 2023, at redAcademy’s Mowbray Campus, and marked an momentous milestone in the students’ journey towards becoming skilled professionals in the digital industry.

The Sprinter Graduation celebrated the hard work, commitment, and drive of the students, who have now transitioned into permanent employment. Throughout the program, the Sprinters have embodied harmony, accountability and pride as redAcademy’s values during their journey.

As part of the one-year programme, Sprinters spend a six-month period engaging with software project development and project delivery into clients’ organisations during their time in the academy. By developing real-world tech solutions for leading enterprises in South Africa, graduates have acquired invaluable knowledge and skills that set them up to enter permanent roles within a software development organisation.

The ceremony commenced with a keynote address by Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth at the City of Cape Town. Alderman Vos commended the graduates, highlighting their alignment with their life’s purpose and their embodiment of the determination and drive that Cape Town’s economy needs. He emphasised the significance of starting their careers with a job and acknowledged their possession of some of the most sought-after skills in Cape Town, the tech capital of Africa.

Alderman Vos also emphasised the importance of collaboration between the private sector and the government in ensuring job readiness for graduates across the tech industry. Speaking to the opportunity that Cape Town presents for youth in its tech industry, Alderman Vos stated “I urge you to understand the value that you bring to our community and country, and that you choose Cape Town. Our city has over 20 active incubators and accelerators that play a vital role in providing business and tech support, mentoring and networking opportunities, and links to markets and funders. Because you can find 25 co-working spaces to get started in. Choose the Mother City because it is home to nearly 60% of South Africa’s tech start-ups. Choose Cape Town because over 550 tech companies did. Choose Cape Town, because we will choose you”.

Closing the ceremony, Jessica Hawkey, Managing Director of redAcademy shared her gratitude for the academy’s partners for their role in achieving this milestone: “Thank you to the Lewis Group for sharing our vision to invest in the future talent of South Africa and thereby adding jobs to the economy.”

“We would like to express our gratitude to redPanda Software hosting the academy, mentoring our Sprinters and for their dedication in sharing technical expertise as leaders in the retail software development world. We are proud that our Sprinters have achieved the Red Standard of Excellence and with the support of our partners, they enter their career immediately with permanent employment in the digital ecosystem.” concludes Hawkey. The academy’s partnership with these organisations has contributed significantly to building South Africa’s tech talent and fostering the growth of the country’s digital industry.

The academy remains committed to its vision of building a sustainable tech talent pipeline for the future and will continue to provide innovative and experiential learning opportunities to build and nurture the next generation of digital talent in South Africa.

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New research set to change South Africa’s developing IT landscape in tertiary institutions

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The International Youth Foundation (IYF) handed over a game-changing roadmap to the Department of Higher Education (DHET) in February this year, detailing the way forward in Strengthening Digital and IT in the PSET (Post-School Education and Training) System in South Africa. The roadmap, which was developed after months of meticulous research identifies new models of how the IYF can further scale its influence in developing IT skills in the country and, more importantly, create more feasible job opportunities for students in the sector.

Funded by the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF), the research will be imperative in providing DHET with viable solutions for expanding, strengthening, and streamlining Digital and IT education and funding in the PSET System.

IYF SA Country Director, Anusha Naicker, highlighted how the research findings would allow the country’s PSET Systems and students to keep up with the accelerated speed of global technological innovation, providing them with the opportunity for more meaningful and sustainable employment in the sector.

The research, conducted by JET Education Services under the direction of the IYF, was officially handed over by Naicker to DHET’s Chief Director of TVET Programmes and Qualifications, Aruna Singh, during the ceremony.

Singh made the important distinction that 4IR is more than just technology-driven change; it is an opportunity to help everyone, including leaders, policy-makers and people from all income groups and nations. Speaking on the significance of the research conducted, Singh reaffirmed that it is integral to understand that the digital revolution is intrinsically connected to unemployment, education and job creation in South Africa.

DHET Deputy Minister, David Modiba, noted the knock-on effect the implementation of this research could have, highlighting how a strengthened ICT sector would undoubtedly benefit South Africa’s economy, positioning the country as a competitive force in the industry.

The IYF has worked closely with TVETs and other tertiary institutions for many years, and this is just another important step in the foundation’s quest to strengthen the PSET system and create more sustainable avenues of employment for graduates. Most notably, the IYF’s “Skills for Success” programme, in collaboration with Google.org, is giving students across Africa the opportunity to complete the Internationally recognised Google Professional Career Certificates. Singh highlighted the efficacy of this project noting that since the project’s inception in 2021, over 600 students have successfully graduated with about 70% of graduates securing employment.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is not a constant. Instead, it is constantly evolving. At the rate of global technological and digital development, the overall employment landscape is set to change drastically year by year. According to the World Economic Forum, 65% of children entering primary school today will end up working in completely new jobs that don’t exist yet. The research handed over not only outlines a practical way forward, but prepares the existing landscape for continued radical change in the ICT sector.

While MICT SETA already plays a pivotal role in funding 4IR initiatives, the new roadmap details how the IYF, DHET and TVETs can better leverage off the entity’s funding processes in order to ensure financial feasibility for both students and the colleges themselves. In the months following the handover, IYF and its partners are already in the process of securing funding to execute the models suggested, and value the continued support of SETAs in ensuring the model becomes a reality.

Prior to the handover, JET Education Services CEO, Dr. James Keevy, thanked the IYF for its initiative and praised the foundation’s contribution to positively shaping the future of South Africa’s PSET system and subsequently, the prosperous evolution of the country’s ICT sector.

Ultimately, the research conducted will allow the IYF to better leverage its existing partnerships, secure mutually aligned collaborators, and action the necessary logistical and economic processes that will contribute to strengthening South Africa’s Digital and IT sector.

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People and communities at the heart of Empact Group’s CSI initiatives

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Empact Group’s Corporate Social Investment strategy determines to articulate the Group’s commitment in making people and communities part of its bottom-line.

In accordance with the group’s CSI policy, Empact recognises donations and sponsorships as an expression of their corporate social responsibility towards the environment and the communities in which the business operates. The charitable objectives support the group’s CSI and sustainable development strategies that focus on:

•             Environmental practises

•             People development

•             Community engagement

“It is the cumulative transformation of the hearts of our people and the burning desire to make the world a better place for everyone that fuels our beneficiary development initiatives. As a business that is wholly owned by Thebe Investment Corporation, we are proud to leverage off of Thebe’s legacy as a pioneering black-owned company in becoming an engine of the community.” explains Empact Group CEO, Alan Quinn.

Therefore, Empact’s partnership with Thebe is the cornerstone of their collaborative effort in making donations to charitable organisations which share their vision, mission and most importantly, values. Continuing this ethos, the composition of the company’s CSI commitments aligns to assist and catalyse the strategic interventions that address the relevant socio-economic challenges of the communities Empact operates within. Their level 1 BBBEE scorecard echoes the resonant duty of the business in making an impact towards an inclusive, transformative, and sustainable South Africa.

Together with the Thebe Foundation’s charity network Empact Group has journeyed together with three non-profits whose social contributions towards communal and individual welfare within their respective communities resonate with the country’s most urgent social issues. The contributions and social interventions of these non-profits align with Empact’s own business ethos of caring for their people as a responsible, purpose- and service-led business.

Maths Centre

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s beloved statesman, believed that education was one of the most effective means of transforming the world. With this in mind, the purpose of Nelson Mandela Day is to inspire the youth and the next generation of leaders to take on the responsibility of leadership in addressing the social injustices prevalent in our communities.

The Maths Centre is committed to highlighting the importance of mathematics, science, technology, and entrepreneurship in education. It is crucial to establish that mathematics and science should spearhead the most advanced, up-to-date, and most relevant development of disadvantaged children ensuring a level playing field within maths and science related fields and disciplines. The Maths Centre further develops their competency and performance in these curriculums from Grades R to 12 in South Africa.

Empact Group believes in the strategic investments in the future leaders of communities and identified Maths Centre as a relevant partner. Through our involvement and investment, Empact recognise the pivotal consequence education has on our communities and ultimately the economy.

Tears Foundation

Founded in 2012, Tears Foundation is a non-profit and public benefit organisation that uses technology innovatively in the scourge against domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. Among the future plans of the Tears Foundation, is a focus on strategic primary prevention interventions to curb GBV. These include community and school education programmes that seek to create gender-equitable environments and address the issues of GBV amongst young people and eliminating the disrespectful portrayal of women.

On Women’s Day in 2022 Empact Group partnered with the Tears Foundation to become a business that is better positioned in assisting the non-profit in providing access to crisis intervention, advocacy, counselling, and prevention education services for those impacted by domestic violence and other forms of GBV.

Responsible corporate practice underpins Empact’s model to be a socially accountable organisation when it comes to citizenry. Understanding the social plights of our communities, is one of the pillars of the group’s CSI Strategy.

LIV Village

The healthy development of children is crucial to the future well-being of any society. LIV Village provides residential care for orphaned and vulnerable children placing them in a family environment with a trained foster mother to love and care for them.

Empact Group’s CSI strategy is committed to underpinning the LIV Village’s efforts to support the millions of orphaned and vulnerable children in South Africa through the network of LIV Villages located in various parts of the country.

This partnership with the LIV Village has enabled Empact to make meaningful monetary contributions and donations annually towards the urgent social needs of housing children who need homes.

The collective impact of Empact Group as a business reinforces the company’s CSI framework and commitment towards achieving sustainable developmental objectives. Communities are the cornerstone of our business and people are at the heart of what Empact Group does.

Emmanuel Madzunye, Senior Software Development Lecturer at redAcademy is on a mission to uplift and change the lives of youth in the tech industry

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CAPE TOWN – From a small boy in a village in Limpopo to one of the most recognisable names in the IT education space, Emmanuel Madzunye, Senior Software Development Lecturer at redAcademy, is driven by a singular purpose: to change and uplift the lives of young people so that they may go out into the world and do the same for others.

“If I look back over my life,” says Madzunye, “I remember moments that set me on a path to achieving my dreams. These moments were fundamental in me achieving what I have, being a senior lecturer at an innovative skills and experiential learning hub that specialises in teaching coding and technology skills, while also completing a doctorate in IT. All those years ago I started as a boy who didn’t even know how to turn on a computer! It is a great accomplishment but one that would not have been possible without important figures who changed my life. It is my passion to pay this forward,” he says.

redAcademy collaborates with South African businesses facing a massive skills gap in the country to build a sustainable tech talent pipeline for the future. Madzunye says it was easy to choose redAcademy as they share a common purpose. “redAcademy is giving young people an opportunity to change their lives. I wanted to assist these young people who are being given this chance, to guide them to make the most of the incredible opportunity,” he explains.

Madzunye says that when he left school IT was synonymous to a computer, nothing more. After travelling to Tshwane to start studying, a lecturer at TUT introduced him to another type of IT, one that held the promise of opportunity, one that makes lives easier and solves important problems. The seed was planted. Against all odds, he completed a diploma at TUT while also being a successful tutor, drastically improving the pass rate which had been very low. This is where the seed of lecturing IT was born.

“I was interviewed to lecture first year students on the condition that I completed a B-Tech degree at TUT. Within a few years I had done my masters and now I am reading towards my doctorate. I’ve worked with TUT, CPUT, Rosebank College, Damelin and Unisa. In fact, I jumped on board with Unisa with their online courses all the way back in 2012 and only stopped recently to give everything to redAcademy and our students, which we call Sprinters,” he explains.

Madzunye, who is warm by nature and always up for a laugh, is also serious about excellence. “Back when I was studying my family, who came from a difficult background, always made a plan to enable me to study. Knowing this fact pushed me, and this sits with me until today. Of course, I encourage laughter and fun, but expect 100% commitment and accountability from others as much as I expect it from myself.”

Zoning in on his passion, and purpose in life, Madzunye says there are areas in the country where the digital divide risks keeping talented and dynamic people out of the IT industry. “I always use any opportunity I get to share the gift of IT and career advice to people who don’t have that institutional memory to fall back on.”

He says that seeing eyes light up inspires him. “It started during my tutoring days and continues now at redAcademy. There is beauty in seeing someone start from a base of nothing, and then go through moments of clarity to the point where they become competent and good at software development. It is indescribably rewarding.”

When asked how he ended up in Cape Town with redAcademy, Madzunye says the methodology of teaching on the job, as it were, is one of the most effective ways to fast-track IT careers, and that this attracted him to join the academy. “Theory is obviously important. But imagine I gave you all the theory about how to drive a car. Would you just be able to climb in and drive? There’s no better learning than doing, and so the experiential learning we do at redAcademy literally sprints young people to being career-ready because we match theory with real-world practice, on real projects, in real businesses.”

The experiential learning he refers to is the methodology where redAcademy teaches young people only the relevant and up-to-date coding languages that are in demand in the workplace today, and then immerses them in live projects at businesses, alongside seasoned IT professionals.

When asked what legacy he would like to leave behind, Madzunye answers by citing examples from his life: “Sometimes I get tagged into a LinkedIn post, or bump into former students, and when they tell me about how they’ve progressed in their IT careers thanks to the start I gave them, it makes me immensely proud and happy. As long as I can keep changing lives through lecturing, mentoring and exposing young people to IT, I will be doing what I was born to do.” 

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Mrs South Africa finalist aligns herself with two NPO foundations

Announcements, Press

Captions – girls being measured and receiving bras from the Impilo Foundation collection and Terisa Hsu-Lee with members of the Jessica Matheson Foundation Glorious Ngwenya, Terisa Hsu-Lee, Steven Matheson and Whitney Bryant.

Mrs South Africa finalist aligns herself with two NPO foundations

Terisa Hsu-Lee, a Kyalami resident, mother, and business owner, has been chosen as a semi-finalist for Mrs South Africa 2023. Her resume includes being a Fourways passion-preneur and the owner of Ever Beauty SA Emporium located in the Pineslopes shopping center. Hsu-Lee was informed of her selection last month following the National Casting event at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg. The semi-finalists participated in a two-day conference with motivational talks, workshops, upskilling sessions, socialising, networking and were introduced to the Mrs SA sisterhood.

Mrs South Africa is a self-discovery and empowerment programme that highlights diversity, ambition and confidence. It showcases some of the country’s most remarkable and talented women and equips them with the skills and tools necessary to achieve their dreams.

Hsu-Lee expressed her appreciation, stating that it was an honour to be a part of a platform that aligns with her personal values and passions. The programme is designed to empower married women and the CEO of Mrs SA, Joani Johnson, is proud to work with so many strong, inspirational and formidable women. The programme teaches leadership, entrepreneurship, marketing, self-promotion and self-discovery to ensure that all participants have a life-changing experience.

Mrs. SA received an impressive number of high-quality entries this year. The panel was looking for women who are interested in empowering others, who display strong family values and are passionate. Johnson notes that the National Casting day was challenging as so many of the entrants had what it takes to make a success of the programme.

Hsu-Lee’s decision to join the pageant was inspired by experience she gained as a cast member in an international reality TV show franchise and is now dedicated to using tools that she has acquired to bringing self-love and self-worth to the masses. Her mission is to teach people that the cars we drive, the brands we wear, our sexual and racial identities, addresses, education and titles do not define us. Instead, our self-perception is what truly defines us, and she aims to help people to strive to living a harmonious way of life.

This year Terisa is working very closely with two NPO foundations, Impilo Foundation and the Jessica Matheson Foundation.

Impilo Foundation believes in uplifting and empowering victims of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF)through various social projects, such as #EmpowerHER bra drive, an initiative which empowers and restores dignity to young girls. Impilo Collection Foundation was alerted to the need for quality bras for women in need and teenage girls who cannot afford their first bra and due to their changing bodies are often objectified. Bras collected are donated to women and girls facing these challenges in impoverished communities as well as to women’s shelters around Gauteng.

Terisa was also approached by the Jessica Matheson Foundation to be their official spokesperson. 16 year old Jessica Matheson suffered from bioplar disorder and committed suicide on the 20th April 2022. In her memory the Foundation is working towards having a counsellor or social worker available at every government school to deal with depression, anxiety, drug addiction and other mental illnesses affecting school children.

Terisa Hsu-Lee fully embodies the values that Mrs SA holds most dear and is representative of our tagline for the year: #EveryWoman. We look forward to going on this journey with her and her fellow sisters,” concludes Johnson.

Be sure to support & follow Terisa Hsu-Lee’s journey on her social media profile @terisahsulee.

Give Terisa the support to make it to the finals by following her on social media @terisahsulee & @mrs_south_africa  the Mrs South Africa Instagram and Facebook page, find, like & comment on her photo & also sms Terisa Hsu Lee to 47587, you can vote as many times as you like. (R3/sms)

Share her posts, comments with her hashtag #terisaformrssa & tag below #mrssa2023

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The SMZEE Show

Announcements, Press

The SMZEE Show is a fun and interactive radio station run by Muppets: Zee – our 6 year old muppet DJ, is well known for her electric personality and magnetic smile.  Musasa – 8 year old muppet DJ whose personality is a little more introverted but wise beyond his years, he knows far more than his zany personality often lets on. Mmangwane – our studio co-host who carries a magical bag filled with storybooks, puzzles and other mystery items that she uses to expand the kids imagination. Brainzy the computer – has answers and facts to all questions big or small, from plants to ants, numbers and animals. Then we have Simoo – our roving reporter who travels across the country finding different interesting places and meeting different friends. He has first-hand experience of the place he is visiting and learns about various cultures and traditions, how things work, different foods, new songs and always a dace move or two. Our vibrant in studio hosts and roving reporter keep our listeners enthralled and entertained with their bubbly personalities, fun and games while learning through play. The SMZEE Show stands for Simoo, Musasa and Zee.  

Hamba Bamba Funda Early Childhood & Community Development Orientation Workshop held in Dobsonville

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Caption: Hamba Bamba Funda (HBF) receiving a grant from LIFSA (Local Initiative Fund-South Africa for an ECD project titled: Early Childhood Education training for parents and guardians in under privileged communities. Pictures here are Glory Morake, the Operational Manager at the City of Johannesburg with Monja Boonzaier from HBF as well as Ms Morake and Ms Hendriks Monja from the Department of Social development.

HBF’s Early Childhood & Community Development Orientation Workshop held in Dobsonville

Hamba Bamba Funda (HBF) is a Non-Profit Organization that advocates Early Childhood Education from birth through to 2 years old and is currently running projects in under resourced areas in Soweto, South Africa. Currently Early Childhood programmes start from 2 years and upwards, whereas Hamba Bamba Funda’s SETA accredited program uniquely starts from birth, which gives the child the stimulation and support it needs for building a strong foundation that will last a lifetime.

This month LIFSA (Local Initiative fund – South Africa) which is an initiative of the Government of the principality of Monaco in partnership with the Alliance Française of Johannesburg, with the support of the NGO ILLIS and the Swiss Embassy in South Africa awarded a grant to HBF which will enable HBF to offer formally recognised “Further Education Training Certification in Early Childhood Development “recognised by the registered skills provider ETDP SETA. This unique Early Childhood Education Program supports ECD from birth and facilitates the holistic development of young babies and toddlers. This program will help broaden and build a lifelong learning foundation for the the babies and upskill caregivers/guardians with a view of them being released into the sector, gaining employment, and breaking the cycle of poverty.

The workshop was a huge success with 42 participants turning up.  Government Officials from Social Development Glory Morake and her colleague Pamela Hendriks attended and was highly impressed by the quality of the work that was presented by Founding Director of HBF, Monja Boonzaier.  “We were impressed with the tremendous work HBF is doing for our communities and we hope to have a long-lasting relationship” said Glory Morake.

Monja Boonzaierfounding Director said “I could not have been more proud to see principals and teachers from ECD and youth organisations such as Nanga Vhutsilo, Leratong Hub, Kliptown Youth Project and local Day care centres from Klipspruit, Kliptown and Dobsonville attending our event. 25 participants completed application forms where 10 will be selected to join the training program starting in March this year.”

Sponsors include LIFSA, ILLIS and the Swiss Embassy.

For further information please visit www.hambabambafunda.org

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SABC EDUCATION LAUNCHES THE 2022 MATRIC RESULTS CAMPAIGN

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Issued: 16 January 2023

SABC Education in partnership with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) is launching its Matric Results service which runs from 16 January until 28 February 2023. The Minister of the Department of Basic Education will release the senior certificate results on Thursday, 19th January 2023 and the candidates’ results on Friday, 20th January 2023.

The SABC Education Matric Results service will release the results to all students across all Provinces who have registered using the SMS, USSD and MatricsMate App on the mid-night of the day of the release.

We encourage learners to pre-register using the SABC Education Matric Results service, and just by registering with us you stand the chance to win instant airtime!

Register using any of our registration mechanisms, either SMS or USSD and you stand the chance to WIN your share of R10, 000 in airtime! You can also download our MatricsMate App from Google Play and Apple App Stores to receive your National Senior Certificate Examination results.


Learners should register with their exam number on the platform of their choice to access their results.


Register on our mobile services to receive your 2022 Matric Results:

SMS

  • SMS your exam number to 45856
  • The system verifies the Exam number; your exam number must be correct in order to be accepted.
  • Learners will be charged R1,50 per SMS, free SMS’s do not apply

USSD

  • Dial *120*45856# enter exam number to register
  • You will be charged R1,50 per minute on USSD.
  • Results will be sent to your phone once they are available

MATRICSMATE  APP

  • Download for free from Google Play and Apple App Stores

Should the learners have queries relating to registration and the use of the SABC Education Matric Results service, they can contact our call centre on 011 507 4755, Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm. However, on the day of the release, the call center will operate from Midnight to 5pm.

For further details on the SABC Education Matric Results services, contact Raymond Moruku, Project Manager for Matric Results campaign, SABC Education, morukurk@sabc.co.za or visit www.sabceducation.co.za.

Embargo on the publication of results: 

The 2022 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results will be released at the different schools at 08:00 on Friday, 20 January 2023. These results will be made available to the media houses/service providers on Thursday, 19 January 2023, at 07:00. The publication of results will be embargoed until 06:00 on Friday, 20 January 2023 for all PEDs results, except in the Western Cape.

The Western Cape data will be released to the media houses/service providers on Friday, 20 January 2023 at 12:00. It must be emphasized that the integrity and credibility of the examinations depend on how the results are handled by the various service providers. Failure to abide by the above-mentioned conditions will result in legal action against the recipient of the data, and the recipient will be barred access to all examination results/data in future.

NB: Bursaries are available from NSFAS for any course of study. Contact NSFAS on 08600 NSFAS (0860067327), e-mail info@nsfas.org.za or visit www.nsfas.org.za.

“SABC Education: Enriching Minds, Enriching Lives”.


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