Obtaining a qualification after years of studying is every student’s dream and so is having more than one qualification, particularly for the reason that majority of jobs require the qualifications designed by them. However, for some students, financial reasons may become a barrier between employment and their qualification. After completing...

With the unsettling scarceness of jobs in the country, many South Africans are relying on small businesses to survive. Among them is recent make-up artist graduate, Snenhlanhla Buthelezi (31) who decided to utilise her talent and start a nail technician business. The Nongoma born and Kwa-Hlabisa raised mother of two...

Many of us look at social media as a means of entertainment, and sometimes as an escape from the real world. However, social media is more than that! It is now considered the first source of breaking news and is fast becoming an ideal place for job seekers. An individual...

This past week, hundreds of students flocked to the Durban University of Technology’s (DUT) annual World of Work (WOW) exhibition for a chance to mingle with prospective employers. The two day annual event, hosted by DUT’s Co-Operative Education Department, saw numerous companies from various industries that not only showcased, but...

Like many young people, Shikombiso Bila was on the receiving end of the high unemployment rate in South Africa. This, after completing her degree in Information Technology (IT) at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in 2013. Resolving to change her situation, she used her crocheting skills to start a...