A recent survey by The Independent Institute of Education confirmed that the ability of an institution to keep students connected, engaged and motivated was key to successful learning during lockdown – yet many online learning providers merely provide a paper-behind-glass style curriculum, which makes it extremely difficult for students to get involved in and excited about their learning journey.
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By: Jonathan Smit, MD and Founder The impact of the COVID-19 has been hard felt by businesses in the service industry. Local movements, like Million Seats on the Streets and #LightSARed, have been used to demonstrate the effect the nationwide lockdown has had on the restaurant, live entertainment, events and […]
By Sarah Anderson We welcome the announcement by the President this evening that we can move to level two restrictions from midnight on Monday. To say we are delighted by this news would be an understatement. With interprovincial travel restrictions lifted our tourist hotels and resorts such as Sun City will […]
Many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been hard hit by the lockdown imposed by the government over the past three months. The recent emergency budget speech by South Africa’s finance minister, Tito Mboweni, further highlighted the impact of Covid-19 on the economy. So how do SMEs survive – and […]
By Tayla-Jade Coenraad The V&A Waterfront is partnering with one of South Africa’s leading Click and Collect service providers, to offer an alternative for shoppers who want to avoid possible exposure to COVID-19 by queuing in shops, but who still want to collect their own goods. The new Click and […]
Although South African Winters aren’t as harsh as the rest of the world, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some local dishes that will help you and your family stay warm. Keep both your belly and your wallet full with these great family meals which are perfect if you are trying to […]
Once restrictions have eased many visitors to Granny Mouse Country House and Spa might be content to chill and even read a book in the quiet country surrounds, many also like to get up close and personal with the beautiful countryside. The magic of the Midlands extends way beyond scenery […]
By Tshepi Matasane Check Point survey shows 75% of IT and security professionals fear further increase in cyber-attacks and exploits as they start to re-open offices, while also maintaining mass remote working Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, has today released the findings of […]
As of Monday, June 1st, uShaka Village Walk resumed trading, operating under level 3 restrictions, as per regulations specified by Government, with limited stores that are permitted to trade. The uShaka Village Walk itself, will be opened Monday to Sunday between 09h00 and 17h00, please note that selected stores permitted […]
By Tim Wood, Executive Head of Information Systems and Technology at Vox As South Africa enters the ninth week of the nationwide lockdown, the business focus has shifted from enabling employees to work remotely to now planning for what the new normal is likely to look like. This requires CIOs to […]
So much has happened in just a short space of time. Earlier this year, it was unbeknownst to all that we are heading for such a difficult time. A time where we are forced to distance ourselves from others, adapting to a ‘New Norm’. With that, one cannot just skim […]
Written by: Kim Napo As an introvert who is used to doing things on her own and has also spent time working from home, I am no stranger to solitude. So, when the COVID-19 lockdown and need for social distancing was announced I was not worried. I am used to […]
The flexible workspace provider also launches a virtual hub, to connect and support entrepreneurs As South Africa commenced its national 21-day lockdown period on Friday, 27 March 2020, Workshop17 is uniting during these very trying times behind the SME community, as the backbone of the country’s economy, and calling on […]
In terms of the COVID-19 outbreak, the State of Disaster that our Country is experiencing, and the resultant lockdown to avoid further infections, Springfield Retail Centre, Park Boulevard Shopping Centre and Granada Square, all part of the Broll portfolio, are mindful of the effects that these measures will have on […]
On Friday evening, April 3rd, G-Star RAW hosted a live fashion show on the @gstarraw Instagram channel for people around the world, who experienced it from their own living room couches. The aim of the show was to show product, connect, entertain and inspire fans – even with all G-Star […]
