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6 days ago
From a young age, young girls are burdened with the idea that if they have sex they will get pregnant, they are taught to always remember, ‘Books before Boys Because Boys Bring Babies”, – the seven Bs. For some, this is the only sex education they will ever get from home. Traditionally, boys are encouraged…
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2 weeks ago
I remember in 2005, I had to walk to the nearest payphone box just to call a friend. I had no cellphone. Cellphones weren’t easily accessible back then. Today, we have cellphones and can instantly get hold of anyone around the world, if not through calls, then through text and social media. But how did…
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3 weeks ago
We all know, and have been told more times than we can count, that exercise is good for our health. However, just because we know it doesn’t mean we’ll do it. There are many other things on people’s mind, like work, school and our personal lives, so sometimes our health takes a backseat because there…
How to
12 hours ago
“Hello and welcome to my YouTube channel!” is a phrase we’ve all gotten acquainted with over last few years. YouTube is a free online platform that helps you watch videos. You can also create your own video content and upload it to share with others. A YouTube channel is a space where you upload your…
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a week ago
So, you had this dream that woke you up midnight and you couldn’t wait to tell your family when everyone woke up in the morning. But now it’s the morning and you can’t seem to recall anything, how is this possible when it was all so vivid at 1am? If this is you, then this…
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2 weeks ago
I have very thin hair, due to overuse of a flat iron. I’ve been trying for years to grow it. I recently found a study that showed using rice water actually helps with the thickening of your hair and hair growth. Women in Asia have used rice water as a hair treatment for centuries, and…
Mindspace
5 days ago
"Stay positive." We’ve all been told this or said it to someone at some of the most challenging moments in life. It is meant, I think, to make the person facing a difficult time feel better and focus on anything other than the difficulty they’re facing. For the longest time, such phrases have bothered me,…
Mindspace
2 weeks ago
Many of us have felt anxious at one point in our lives. Whether you’ve felt uneasy about an upcoming exam or were stressed about familial disputes – those of us who have experienced angst know how all-consuming and suffocating the feeling can be. Anxiety can be defined as a feeling of extreme apprehension or stress…
Mindspace
3 weeks ago
Dating can be fun and adventurous but once it transpires into a committed relationship it starts to involve a lot of people. When we get into a relationship with someone we also get into a relationship with their friends and family. It is a package deal; you cannot get one without the other. Unfortunately there…
Work-Wise
yesterday
Are you creative and enjoy drawing or designing things? Or are you someone who spends time on the computer and enjoys online graphics? Have you thought about becoming a digital designer? You will combine your computer skills with your artistic side and create online designs and graphics in this line of work. South Africa has…
Work-Wise
6 days ago
As a nurse, Noncedo Mxutu is one of South Africa’s courageous frontline workers. She, like many other nurses, was fearful at first of the risk and challenges of the pandemic, as she says, “I’ve learnt that being a nurse is way more than caring for someone else but being a hero risking your life to…
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2 weeks ago
Have you ever been worried about your health or the health of someone close to you? Or, are you someone who wants to help others when they are struggling? Nurses have always played a critical role in our society. Without them our hospitals and clinics would cease to function as they are our primary health-care…
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3 weeks ago
Do you like the rural life? Are you interested in farming? The agricultural sector is growing and changing in South Africa and there is a great need for qualified young people in this field. In fact becoming a farm manager is listed as one of South Africa’s critical skills. What is agriculture? If you gain…
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4 weeks ago
Are you interested in the environment? Do you care about our water supply; is there enough for everyone, how clean is it etc.? Would you like to be working outside for some of your working day? Have you thought about becoming a geo-hydrologist? This is another job that is critically needed in South Africa and,…
Work-Wise
a month ago
Do you enjoy working with numbers? Do you pay close attention to detail? Do you enjoy negotiating and analysing and solving problems? Are you good at meeting deadlines? Perhaps you have what it takes to be a quantity surveyor (QS)! What does a quantity surveyor do? Quantity surveyors are called on to work alongside architects,…
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a month ago
Do you love learning and people? Do you thrive on challenges and have leadership skills? Are you organised and a good communicator? It might seem a far-off goal but South Africa does have a shortage of skilled leaders, especially at FET colleges. Have you ever thought about setting yourself an ambitious target for your future…
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2 months ago
Have you dreamed about becoming a medical doctor? Do you love science and care about the well-being of people? Or are you more interested in the money and status that come with being a doctor? Do you know how long it takes to become a practising doctor? Is it something you have a passion for?…