Spring has sprung, Voices. We’ve been a bit quiet over the past few weeks but we’re ready to spring back into action – get it? ‘Spring’ into action. Anyway… Now that it’s the start of a new month with the chilly season slowly but surely saying goodbye, we thought it would be a great opportunity to share ways in which you can spend this Spring by doing some fun and budget-friendly activities.
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We live in a world that thrives on conflict. There are tons of views, opinions, likes and dislikes on various different topics. How do we show respect for someone who is so wrong about so many things? The one option is to remove yourself from the conversation or the room entirely but we have created a list of ways to respect others even when they have different opinions.
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Stressed out? We got you! With life’s deadlines, tasks and endless responsibilities it can get a bit overwhelming and incredibly stressful. But we want you to relax! You deserve it, it’s good for you, and it takes less time than you think. You don’t need a spa weekend or a retreat. We created a list of ways in which you can relieve stress.
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Before we begin, there is absolutely nothing wrong with sharing happy, sad or exciting moments in your life on social media. That’s what social media is for – it’s for you to be social whilst sharing bits and pieces about your life. Posting graduation pictures, pictures with friends at your favourite restaurant or a selfie at a touristy location is something we all do. Why? Well, we like people to see what our lives are like now and then.
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Remaining focussed on a task for a long period of time can be difficult, but it can be very challenging when you are surrounded by distractions. We currently live in a world that’s ruled by technology and disturbances are just a click away. Furthermore, during the quietest of moments, our minds are constantly thinking about the next thing on our list or our fingertips are itching to check our social media notifications, right?
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In Week 99 of our Voices Unite initiative, we are giving away two R500 Pick n Pay vouchers to two members that provide a caption for our winter-themed images. All you have to do is find the image on Facebook or Instagram, get your creative juices flowing and drop a suitable caption in the comments section – it’s that simple!
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So, what is computer literacy? Well, simply put, it’s the ability to know how to use a computer. Computer literacy can be easily determined by the level of familiarity and knowledge that you have with computers. This also includes knowing how to use certain programs for specific activities.
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In Week 98 of our Voices Unite initiative, we are giving away R1000 in cash to a new member that signs up on the Voices Unite platform. If you are currently a member, share this post with friends and family aged 18-34 and they could be our May winner and walk away with R1000 in cash!
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Does your heart skip a beat when you get to the end of the week and you have absolutely no idea where the time went? We know the feeling! To prevent further heartbeat skipping, doing a bit of planning on a Sunday night can make a huge difference. Not only will you become more productive during the week, you won’t have that ‘I must have forgotten something’ feeling.
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And in the month of May, we welcome back our weekly and monthly competitions! Exciting times ahead, Voices! We hope you are just as excited as we are as we bring back your favourite competitions. First up, in Week 97 we are giving away 3 KFC vouchers worth R200 each!
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Stress is no stranger to any of us. Stressful experiences are a normal part of life, and the stress response is a survival mechanism that primes us to respond to threats or difficulties in life. Some stress can be positive and the end result can be extremely rewarding but…
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The world can appear to be a very scary and complicated place at times, especially considering the constant changes that have been happening as of recent. Many people aren’t afraid of big changes, and that’s completely okay, but there are many of us who are actively seeing these changes take place and we’re constantly wondering, ‘will I fit in?’
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As a young adult, you will soon realise that the world moves at an unfamiliar pace and never waits for you to catch up. Along with the fast-paced lifestyle, there are a lot of decisions you will have to make on your own and in addition, there are documents that you will need to have on hand to support those decisions.
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Being left alone is not for everyone, but are you among those who hate being left alone and are constantly looking for company? Or are you the type of person who loves their ‘me’ time? Remember, being alone and being lonely are two completely different things. Those who enjoy being left alone will never feel lonely and will always enjoy their own company as they prefer spending time on their own
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My friend and I were chilling with two other girls we grew up with in the same neighbourhood. This hardly happens and I am happy. I hardly go out and the fresh air feels so good. Did it really have to take someone to get me out of the house? Well, it seems that’s the case, since I have not been out since then.
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Juggling a life split between work, home expectations and still dealing with relaxed Covid-19 restrictions, many South Africans are becoming mentally and physically exhausted with their daily lives. This prolonged period of tiredness known as burnout is not just a way you feel, it’s an actual syndrome that affects many individuals across the country.
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Social media has become one of our best friends in the past year. Since we’ve been sitting at home, with rarely any contact with others, social media has kept us in contact with friends and family, and the rest of the world. Most of us use sites like Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter several times a day, and it’s become second nature that we may not even realise the do’s and don’ts of social media etiquette.
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If you are currently thinking about running for a leadership position within your class, university or workplace, it’s important to focus on leadership as a journey or learning experience, and not a set of goals. The foundation of successful leadership is a set of skills. You may have earned a leadership position through a combination of knowledge, confidence and hard work, but once earned, you will need a new set of skills to allow yourself to become a successful leader.
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Ah, the terrifying cover letter! Yes, it can be dreadful, especially after curating the perfect CV, you now need to write a cover letter which goes hand in hand with that CV for the job position you want to apply for. As of recent, cover letters are necessary when applying for a job and the closer to perfect your letter is,
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Research is important. From the shoes you buy to the course you wish to study to the bank account you want to open and to the job you plan on applying for. When preparing for an interview, we often have no idea where to start.
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I am sharing my experience as open awareness especially for the youth in rural communities where wearing a mask is still treated like a rumour. It’s real! We are so far gone into the pandemic that a time where we lived without a mask is a fantasy. It is hard to imagine a life without one even with the vaccines having arrived in South Africa.
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Stress is defined as the emotional or physical tension the body creates when presented with events or thoughts that cause worry, frustration, anger or nervousness. We are well aware that too much stress can be bad for you, physically, mentally and emotionally. While stress may be inevitable in certain situations, high levels of it can put your entire well-being in danger.
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From a very young age, I was always in awe with our country and its beauty, land, diversity, and culture – and as cliché as that sounds, that passion and love for my country has guided me. From my high school days, I have been an avid accounting geek and that continued with me until I finished school, I always dreamed of being this “big city” accountant and living this corporate world life.
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After your first official year at university and dealing with the transition from high school to this new student life, it can be difficult for many students. It’s even more difficult when you acknowledge that the course you’re currently enrolled in, is just not the one for you. After completing an entire year of your course, along with careful consideration, you have finally convinced yourself that this qualification is not for you, but what are you supposed to do now?
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We are now living in a world where respect for women has become a thing of the past. A world where beating up a woman has become a norm. A world where ‘getting away with murdering women’ has become the order of the day. A world where a husband beats up his wife to the point of leaving permanent scars. A world where a son rapes his sister, and nothing is done about it.
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Being a student can be a challenge and a half – trust us, we’ve been there and done that. You’re often struggling with meeting deadlines, time management, all while trying to keep your personal life together. These struggles can either make or break your academic success, especially if you’re not the greatest at remembering things, tasks or responsibilities.
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As a student, you are likely to experience a tremendous amount of physical and mental growth every day. Between school, a social life, your family and trying to maintain a balance, even the smallest of tasks can feel like a task and a half. The good news is that being resilient allows you to be able to bounce back from any setbacks and have the best chance at succeeding!
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If you are entering the working world for the very first time, congratulations to you and we hope that you have many successful years ahead. When walking into your first job, either in-office or remote, it’s important to understand that there are things that you will need to do and reciprocate. It’s also important to understand that this is not school or university, where ‘group work’ is something that’s often taken for granted.
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High school is arguably a beautiful place. Many lifetime friendships are conceived there, formed, and nurtured only to be separated after matric and rekindled on social media later on in life. For some, high school is horrible, a place of the devil. Some don’t even make it out. However handsome or horrid the place can be, it does possess a ubiquitous common denominator that is education.
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There’s nothing like hitting the reset button on your time, day or life, and that’s what makes January the perfect month. It may seem like a long, painful month with getting back into the swing of things, while the bills for the new year start piling up, but it’s a great opportunity to adopt a habit or change your routine. So, in order to make the best of the month, here are a few things you can do to turn Janu-worry into a great start for 2022!
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As we got closer to December, many of us were getting ready to celebrate the festive season. After dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic for another year, we deserve to have a good December. However, Omicron had other plans (major eye roll). Many of us had to defer plans, cancel our travels and deal with the increased number of cases in the country.
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‘I’m so proud of you’, were words I heard from my parents consistently and sincerely over the four years that I spent at Wits University. Being the first person with my surname to attend university was a huge achievement for both myself and my family.
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We are in week 96 of our Voices Unite initiative and we are giving away cash prizes. Five lucky Voices Unite participants stand a chance of winning R500 each when they complete the required surveys. A perfect way to end our competitions for 2021!
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Lockdown has been a very challenging time for all everyone. My time during lockdown has been very challenging as well. Growing up, I honestly felt like I have been living in the dinosaur age regarding technology and social media. It has only been this year, my first year, where I have full access to internet and social media.
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We are in week 95 of our Voices Unite initiative and we are giving away cash prizes. Five lucky Voices Unite participants stand a chance of winning R500 each when they complete the required surveys. A perfect way to start the summer vacay!
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We, at Voices Unite, are thrilled to announce the release of our Voices Unite Youth Development Summary Report. This report summarises the Top 10 Insights that have come out of our large-scale ongoing youth research conducted via the Voices Unite platform.
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December is just around the corner and end of year burnout feels like a limp to the finish line. Not to mention, the burnout felt this year is more prominent than ever considering this is the second year we have survived a pandemic. The pain of the pandemic has caused a severe mental illness spike in many South Africans this year – the toll on our mental health has never been greater.
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We are in week 94 of our Voices Unite initiative and we are giving away cash prizes for the month of November. Five lucky Voices Unite participants stand a chance of winning R500 each when they complete the required surveys. A perfect way to gear up for summer!
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I don’t know why, but I was the last person to find out that I wasn’t okay. I remember my psychiatrist asking “why are you here?”, I answered “I don’t know”. Even on a hospital bed, it still didn’t hit me that I was indeed sick. That’s the thing about mental illnesses, you don’t see blood coming out of a wound, you don’t feel a burning sensation or inflammation anywhere on your body. Really guys! Do you know when you are not coping?
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We are in Week 93 of our Voices Unite initiative and we are giving away 2 Exclusive Books vouchers worth R250. In order to win, all you have to do is complete the poll in this Friday’s newsletter.
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As much as we hate to admit it, employers don’t only look at our qualifications or our final year exam results in courses that would make you a perfect candidate for the job they’re advertising, we know it all boils down to the amount of experience we have gained whilst studying.
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Many a time, it is said that it is very important to know one’s identity which may be on the basis of economic classes, cultural heritage and political views, just to mention a few. These identities are based on the expectations of society and what they see as fit.
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We are in week 92 of our Voices Unite initiative and we are giving away cash prizes for the month of November. Five lucky Voices Unite participants stand a chance of winning R500 each when they complete the required surveys. A perfect way to gear up for summer!
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We know, working a 9-5 (or studying) can be incredibly challenging, especially when you’re attempting to achieve a work-life balance but self-care is more than just juggling between time and responsibilities. Self-care is more about being nicer, kinder and more gentle to yourself. Living a life that is overscheduled and overtired probably means you are not prioritising yourself – your mind, body or health.
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Looking at everything happening in South Africa due to COVID-19, one can begin to wonder as to how those suffering with depression and anxiety are coping with everything. There are a lot of uncertainties around us.
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We are now in Week 91 of our Voices Unite initiative and we are giving away 3 Mr Price vouchers worth R250 – just in time for summer! In order to win, all you have to do is complete the poll in this Friday’s newsletter.
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I would not argue that I have ever experienced problems with respect to education but rather my challenges are those that pertain to self-awareness and mindset. This is to say growing up it was really challenging being skinny and dark as this was defined as ugly (or so I thought).
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We have made it to Week 90 of our Voices Unite initiative and we are giving away 3 Debonairs vouchers worth R225! In order to win, all you have to do is complete the poll in this Friday’s newsletter.
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Every job needs a set of skills that will determine the success of a business. No matter one’s age, race, gender or upbringing, anyone can be an entrepreneur if you have dedication, drive and discipline. Unlike personality traits, entrepreneurial skills can be learnt and practiced. If you are considering a journey into entrepreneurship, we have provided a short list of skills you will need for this new venture.
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It is Week 89 of our Voices Unite initiative and SNAP & WIN! is back for the month of October. We want to see your best food snaps! Whether you created a meal at home or snapped your meal at a restaurant or even if it’s some wholesome fast food from Mr Delivery.
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A few things in the more youthful years of adulthood are as daunting as the prospects of venturing off into post-secondary schooling. In addition to the barrage of considerations one must deliberate with on that front, the reality of the changing dynamics of your relationship’s weighs-in on you before you even have time to fully grasp your new reality.
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It is Week 88 of our Voices Unite initiative and we are giving away 3 Fishaways vouchers worth R225! In order to win, all you have to do is complete the poll in this Friday’s newsletter.
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Did you know that the role of entrepreneurship in South Africa is to find and exploit opportunities? Furthermore, being resourceful with land, labour, and capital can contribute to national economic growth. There are many other perks when it comes to being an entrepreneur and a major one is being your own boss.
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Social cohesion is a concept that is widely disputed in literature and as such it is difficult to define or give an accepted definition. Nevertheless, it can be maintained that social cohesion speaks to the cooperativeness, shared vision and commonness of a society prevailing among people.
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Earlier in the week we shared a post that stated 35% of Voices Unite student members found the transition into post-school education either very or incredibly difficult. The transition from high school to post-school education is a daunting change. From being a big fish in a small pond to becoming a small fish in a large pond is naturally overwhelming.
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It is Week 87 of our Voices Unite initiative and we have brought back a goodie! SNAP & WIN! is back for the month of October. We want to see your best food snaps! Whether you created a meal at home or snapped your meal at a restaurant or even if it’s some wholesome fast food from Mr Delivery.
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Most universities in South Africa have career centres with a team of dedicated professionals whose duty it is to discuss your future with you. However, many tertiary students are unaware about this great resource that’s available to them throughout their studies. There are plenty of benefits when it comes to utilising your campus career centre, the main one being helping you find the direction you wish to head in with regards to your future.
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We are in Week 86 of the Voices Unite initiative and we have brought back a favourite! This week we are giving away 5 KFC vouchers worth R200 each. Five lucky Voices Unite participants stand a chance of winning a R200 KFC voucher by completing the poll in Friday’s newsletter.
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Heritage Day is more than just a public holiday. It’s important to remember that it’s a day for South Africans of various cultures to celebrate and learn more about one another. The diversity that runs through the soil of South Africa is something we should all be proud of and it certainly is the main reason for our uniqueness.
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It is Week 85 of the Voices Unite initiative and this week we are giving away cash prizes. Three lucky Voices Unite participants stand a chance of winning R250 in cash by completing the poll in Friday’s newsletter. But that’s not all! Check out our other awesome competitions we will be running for the rest of September.
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Life as a student is a costly affair, am I right? Not to mention, the difficulties when it comes to saving money when you’re trying to live your best student life.
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We are in week 84 of our Voices Unite initiative and we are giving away something very different that can be used on your mobile devices. We are giving away 3 Netflix vouchers this week to the value of R250 each.
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We are in week 82 of our Voices Unite initiative and we have brought back a favourite! We are giving away 5 KFC voucher this week to the value of R200 each. All you have to do is complete the poll in Friday’s newsletter.
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It’s normal to worry about a lot of things. Some significant, some insignificant. It’s a normal part of life. However, most of the time we let our anger or anxiety take over and we’re unable to calm down. Being able to calm yourself down in a stressful situation is easier said than done,
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I was celebrating my 28th birthday last Thursday, and I wanted to go out and have fun, go to a lodge far from school, just to get awThe first thing that comes to mind when I think about being a woman in this country is GBV. Mainly because gender-based violence is rampant in South Africa, making it one of the most hazardous locations in the world for women. As a Law student, I know that in terms of legal protection of gender rights, the new South African constitution is one of the most progressive in the world. ay from my books and the stress they bring. I love my course, but a lady needs a break every now and then.
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We are in week 81 of our Voices Unite initiative and we have new prizes up for grabs! We are giving away one Superbalist voucher this week to the value of R500. All you have to do is complete the poll in Friday’s newsletter.
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Do you want to be more organised and more productive? Do you often wonder why you are never able to complete tasks on time? Fear not! We have put together a list of useful tips for you to strategically manage your time and ensure success when it comes to managing your busy schedule.
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I was celebrating my 28th birthday last Thursday, and I wanted to go out and have fun, go to a lodge far from school, just to get away from my books and the stress they bring. I love my course, but a lady needs a break every now and then.
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We are in week 80 of our Voices Unite initiative and we have new prizes up for grabs! We are giving away two Exclusive Books vouchers this week to the value of R250 each. All you have to do is complete the poll in Friday’s newsletter.
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For many of us, being a woman in South Africa isn’t all stilettos and fancy handbags. Picturing all those American movies that we have all seen. It’s all hard work and being scared all the time. Apart from the negative, there are some positives – we are strong women!
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We are in week 79 of our Voices Unite initiative and we have new prizes up for grabs! We are giving away one Cotton On voucher this week to the value of R500. All you have to do is complete the poll in Friday’s newsletter.
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South Africa, like many other African countries, has had a good share of cultural practices and beliefs that hindered women from living up to their full potential and following in their dreams. Generation after generation, South African women have had to surrender to and endure a life that had just been reduced to marriage and child bearing. Anything outside of that considered a taboo. Forbidden.
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We are in week 78 of our Voices Unite initiative and we have new prizes up for grabs! We are giving away a Sorbet voucher every week at the value of R500 to celebrate Women’s Month and to thank the wonderful women that are a part of the Voices Unite movement.
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Trying to be optimistic during difficult or challenging times seems like a tiring exercise. Standing in front of a mirror and saying ‘I am grateful for a beautiful life’ when the unemployment rate in South Africa continues to increase can seem fruitless. Optimism almost seems far-fetched when you’re faced with struggles on a daily basis and we completely understand!
Continue readingWe are in week 77 of our Voices Unite initiative and we have a new weekly prize! Five lucky Voices Unite participants who complete the poll in Friday’s newsletter (30 July 2021) will win a R200 Exclusive Books voucher.
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How does one measure a life well lived? Is it by how many Instagram followers one gained or perhaps the amount of wealth one managed to acquire? Nelson Mandela is celebrated in the world for his character and leadership. Perhaps we can start with the legacy of good character and leadership? What kind of character would you like to leave for those left to imitate?
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We are in the 76th week of our Voices Unite initiative and weekly prizes are back! Five lucky Voices Unite participants who complete the poll in Friday’s newsletter (23 July 2021) will win a R200 KFC voucher. If you would like to stand a chance of winning this prize, make sure to complete the poll!
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Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated on the 18th of July of every year in honour of the late and first democratically elected President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela who fought for the freedom of South Africans who were oppressed and were under the apartheid regime. The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009 and the day was officially celebrated in 2010.
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The past week was extremely exhausting. The events that emerged in KZN, Gauteng and other regions of South Africa were really playing on the minds of many South Africans. While we may not reiterate what happened, the Voices Unite team hopes you and your loved ones were safe during this turbulent period and are able to rise above what transpired.
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We are in Week 75 of our Voices Unite initiative and we want to acknowledge our nature lovers. We are currently running a competition where we want to see nature shots (trees, lakes, skies – the list is endless!) captured by our participants.
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In Week 74 of our Voices Unite initiative, we want to acknowledge our nature lovers. We are currently running a competition where we want to see nature shots (trees, lakes, skies – the list is endless!) captured by our participants.
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It may seem like the only friends we have are the “friends” on social media. What a time to be alive?! It’s almost as if Covid-19 had the perfect timing – not health wise but friend wise. Imagine social distancing in the 90s – scary stuff! But, however positive this space might be for us, there are times when it isn’t and this is why we would like to share the following with you.
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In Week 73 of our Voices Unite initiative, we have once again collaborated with AgriColleges International to give away 3 short courses in Plant Production, Animal Production and Agribusiness to three lucky Voices Unite agri-enthusiasts.
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This may not be much of a Youth Tips post that you’re used to but it’s important that you’re aware of this new act that will be coming into effect very, very soon! Every business with employees, customers and suppliers must comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (often called the POPI Act or POPIA) which comes into effect on 1 July 2021.
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In Week 72 of our Voices Unite initiative, we have once again collaborated with AgriColleges International to give away 3 short courses in Plant Production, Animal Production and Agribusiness to three lucky Voices Unite agri-enthusiasts.
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Coming to South Africa as a foreign student was not easy. From the emotional breakdown of having to leave my family for the first time at 18 years old, to the fact that I had no idea of what I was getting into made the situation extremely complicated.
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We are in Week 71 of our Voices Unite initiative and two lucky Voices Unite participants stand a chance of winning R1000 in cash after completing any 4 Voices Unite surveys. If you would like to stand a chance of winning, sign up to the Voices Unite platform and start completing the surveys!
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Youth Day commemorates the Soweto Uprising which took place on 16th June 1976 where thousands of black students were protesting against having to learn in Afrikaans during the Apartheid regime. It is important to me because it marks a day that changed the lives of South African youth forever because youth now have access to education that is taught in a medium of instruction that students can understand.
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We have reached a time in our lives where everything revolves around email. We have our email set up on our laptops, desktops and even our phones. It’s the one thing that has become so important to us even if we don’t realise it. We use it for school, work, banking, shopping – you literally cannot live without having an email address.
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In Week 70 of our Voices Unite initiative, we have once again collaborated with AgriColleges International to give away 3 short courses in Plant Production, Animal Production and Agribusiness to three lucky Voices Unite agri-enthusiasts.
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We all have desires to break away from our current situations and to leave a mark. Well, that was me; a girl from Emdeni, a place where failure is the order of the day and success is just a myth. I only had one vision in mind which was to turn the myth into a reality. At that time, I had no clue how I was going to achieve my dream. The only thing I had at my disposal was an urge to avoid failure.
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We are in the 69th week of our Voices Unite initiative and weekly prizes are back! Two lucky Voices Unite participants who complete the poll in Friday’s newsletter (4 June 2021) will win a R500 Superbalist voucher. If you would like to stand a chance of winning this prize, make sure to complete the poll, in addition to all the surveys on the platform!
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Anxiety is perpetuated by distance learning, especially if that distance learning has no face-to-face interaction. Thoughts such as “I can’t get ahold of the lecturer; they can’t expect us to study the whole book!” are just one of the things that can run through the mind of someone struggling with anxiety while trying to get their degree.
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I am an international student and I have been residing in South Africa for the past 5 years with the hope of getting a quality education. Over the past 3 years, I have experienced major financial setbacks as a result of the economic/political crisis in my home country (Angola) which led me to drop out of university.
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We are in the 68th week of our Voices Unite initiative and weekly prizes are back! Five lucky Voices Unite participants who complete the poll in today’s newsletter (28 May 2021) will win a R200 KFC voucher. If you would like to stand a chance of winning this prize, make sure to complete the poll!
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You ever wanted to fall asleep because you’re extremely tired but for some reason you just can’t seem to get your eyes to close? We hear ya! Not only is it extremely frustrating but trying to fall asleep under pressure is even worse. Getting a good night’s sleep is vital to maintaining your overall health and mental well-being.
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You just received your acceptance letter to a higher learning institution, ecstatic to study, but you undoubtedly know that studying is not for the faint-hearted. You are somewhat introverted, a semi-procrastinator and unsure of what it is you want to do after graduation.
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We are in the 67th week of our Voices Unite initiative and are partnering with the Willmore Youth Foundation to give away a mentorship programme to 20 lucky Voices Unite participant who complete ALL seven surveys. If you would like to stand a chance of winning this prize, make sure to complete our surveys.
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Do you often find yourself just going ahead with what someone suggests? Do you hate yourself for it even though you wish you could just say no? It happens! Interacting with people is unavoidable, even with social distancing, you’re still engaging with others in your personal, professional and academic groups.
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I know that this is not something that is uncommon because many individuals shared their experiences with me. So, where should I start? Could it be at the beginning where I absolutely hated high school? Or the part where I was failing English (to my standard), the subject that I excelled in every other year besides Grade 9? Imagine, Grade 9.
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We are in the 66th week of our Voices Unite initiative and are partnering with the Willmore Youth Foundation to give away a mentorship programme to 20 lucky Voices Unite participant who complete ALL seven surveys. If you would like to stand a chance of winning this prize, make sure to complete our surveys.
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With all the stress and anxiety we have to endure on a daily basis and a possible third wave on the horizon, meditation is a great way to break away from things that keep you in a dark space. Meditation is a great way to boost your health, change your mood and feel more connected to life around you. But it can be a bit difficult to get started.
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When I was elected as the Learner Representative Council president, I knew that it would not be an accomplishment I could share with my friends from church, who I was very close to at the time – so I did not. I was becoming well-known at school and my fellow learners called me ‘president’.
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We are in the 65th week of our Voices Unite initiative and are partnering with the Willmore Youth Foundation to give away a mentorship programme to 20 lucky Voices Unite participant who complete ALL seven surveys. If you would like to stand a chance of winning this prize, make sure to complete our surveys.
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Being 16 and faced with a career choice is no easy task. At 16, most teenagers are trying to navigate high school and the terror of hormones. Whoever decided to give a future occupation choice to a 16-year-old clearly didn’t remember what it was like to be a teenager.
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Having been a tutor for three years at university level, I was afforded an opportunity to interact/engage with a lot with students and without a doubt, all of them were different in their own ways.
Continue readingWe are in the 64th week of our Voices Unite initiative and are partnering with the Willmore Youth Foundation to give away a mentorship programme to 20 lucky Voices Unite participant who complete ALL seven surveys. If you would like to stand a chance of winning this prize, make sure to complete our surveys.
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People have always been singing endless praises about Cape Town. The first time I went there was on a school trip. We drove around and there was this weirdness about it. How can one group of people live in so much luxury, while others are fighting for mere survival? I am a girl from the township, and I have always known that there was a better life outside of what I had known.
Continue readingSelf-esteem has everything to do with the opinion you have about yourself and your abilities. You can experience highs, lows or somewhere in-between. Everyone has doubts about themselves and some people are brave enough to talk about them, which can also help others. However, sometimes, a low self-esteem can leave you feeling insecure and unmotivated.
Continue readingAs young people we are told to go to school, get an education so we can get a life, build something for ourselves and those around us. These words tend to leave a lot of young people under pressure, because some more than others are stunned by what getting a life looks like. It would seem that society has a certain standard of what getting a life should look like for those in their 20s or 30s.
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We are in the 60th week of our Voices Unite initiative and are partnering with In On Africa to give away R50 000 in cash to one lucky Voices Unite participant who completes ALL seven surveys. If you would like to stand a chance of winning this prize, make sure to complete our surveys.
Continue readingWe are in the 59th week of our Voices Unite initiative and are partnering with In On Africa to give away R50 000 in cash to one lucky Voices Unite participant who completes ALL seven surveys. If you would like to stand a chance of winning this prize, make sure to complete our surveys.
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We are in the 58th week of our Voices Unite initiative and are partnering with In On Africa to give away R50 000 in cash to one lucky Voices Unite participant who completes ALL seven surveys. If you would like to stand a chance of winning this prize, make sure to complete our surveys.
Continue readingWe are in the 57th week of our Voices Unite initiative and are partnering with In On Africa to give away R50 000 in cash to one lucky Voices Unite participant who completes ALL seven surveys. If you would like to stand a chance of winning this prize, make sure to complete our surveys.
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Before you continue reading, we would like to tell you that you are more than your matric results. You are enough! We understand that you may feel like it’s the end of the world but this is just temporary. You may feel incompetent and wonder if this is the end of the road for you but remember, 2020 was not the easiest year we have experienced.
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At 32, I never thought I would be writing about my university experience and yet here I am. My path to university was not the conventional route and yet many that read this post would be able to relate.
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We are in the 56th week of our Voices Unite initiative and are partnering with In On Africa to give away R50 000 in cash to one lucky Voices Unite participant who completes ALL seven surveys. If you would like to stand a chance of winning this prize, make sure to complete our surveys.
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We’ve all heard the word ‘ally’ before but what does it really mean? With the many movements that have made it to social media such as #BlackLivesMatter and #FeesMustFall, many individuals are taking some time to re-evaluate and reassess how they conduct themselves on a daily basis.
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Since the year 2020, our education system has been tested and proven to be very much behind. We are experiencing a very difficult time that is questioning us as to how much have we achieved throughout the years of democracy. Has the basic education system failed us? Well, I ask because currently, there are so many students who have passed without really meeting the requirements to pass.
Continue readingWe are in the 55th week of our Voices Unite initiative and are partnering with In On Africa to give away R50 000 in cash to one lucky Voices Unite participant who completes ALL seven surveys. If you would like to stand a chance of winning this prize, make sure to complete our surveys.
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We’ve heard the infamous saying “love yourself first” before loving someone else. In essence, loving yourself has to do with your actions. It’s about consistently carrying out these actions that are aligned to your heart, gut and intuition. If you’re telling yourself that you’re learning to love yourself but you’re overworking, not sleeping and eating unhealthily, you’re lying to yourself.
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To be honest, I’ve always known that there is a possibility that I might be out of work even though I hold so many degrees, but it never crossed my mind that it could be for longer than 6 months. Going on a year now, this has created a scar in me that words cannot even do justice.
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We are in the 54th week of our Voices Unite initiative and are partnering with In On Africa to give away R50 000 in cash to one lucky Voices Unite participant who completes ALL seven surveys. If you would like to stand a chance of winning this prize, make sure to complete our surveys.
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Regret is recognised as one of the most powerful emotions and it’s difficult to just forget and move on with your life. Additionally, when you don’t deal with it, it can be extremely paralysing. Regret brings about other emotions such as fear, anger and even sadness. It even has the ability to interject its destructive presence into the happiest of moments.
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My name is Selowa Rodney, 22 years of age, from Polokwane in Limpopo. I passed matric in 2017 at Mangoako Secondary School. I had financial struggles in my first year in 2018 at University of Venda. I had no bursary to aid my studies due to the lack of information. During my time at high school I never had the opportunity to attend career exhibitions and as a result I had problems of choosing a certain vocational discipline or opportunity.
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We are in the 53rd week of our Voices Unite initiative and are partnering with In On Africa to give away R50 000 in cash to one lucky Voices Unite participant who completes ALL seven surveys. If you would like to stand a chance of winning this prize, make sure to complete our surveys.
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Being a black child, coming from a shredded family background is hard enough on its own, an addition of doing work and not being paid for it really feels like petrol on fire. It is hard! I particularly enjoy thinking around the family because as black, African children our success isn’t ours alone.
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The SA Innovation Summit (SAIS) celebrates the creative potential of the youth and the contribution they can make to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The TechTribe Youth Programme aims to expand its reach and exposure of youth in South Africa and the continent. The programmes encourage student entrepreneurship, participation in the ecosystem and network expansion.
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In week 52 of our Voices Unite initiative, we are still partnering with The Da Vinci Institute to give away 4 virtual masterclass sessions on management technology and innovation to several lucky Voices Unite participants! If you would like to stand a chance of winning this prize, make sure to complete our surveys.
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When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! And life sure gave us all the lemons in the world since 2020. Finances have been a struggle for many South Africans ever since we entered a hard lockdown towards the end of March 2020. It’s also difficult to believe that we are now on Day 313 of lockdown – time flies when you’re… sitting at home?
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Ladies! Remember that time you had to pretend that you’re on a phone call to avoid the group of men you’re approaching by the corner? Or the time that same group cat called you, whistling as you walk past calling you “mabebeza”? Or that time you were harassed by a guy for your phone number, so much so that you had to give him a fake number so he could leave you alone?
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I am an orphan.
That is a very sombre way to start but it forms the basis of the story I’m about to tell so hold onto your tears. I promise the rest of my story will not be as daunting. I remember back in primary school, when they used to run those data collection tests to find out where students lived and whether or not they lived with both their parents, a single parent or a guardian and so on – you get the gist.
The Da Vinci Institute is focused on the creation of knowledge that is trans-disciplinary in nature, socially relevant, actively promotes diversity and heterogeneity, and of which the intent is to apply situated learning, problem probing and decision making as critical constructs to solve work-based problems. In doing such, The Institute intends to contribute towards the professional development of the people involved.
Continue readingIn week 50 of our Voices Unite initiative, we are partnering with The Da Vinci Institute to give away 4 virtual masterclass sessions on management technology and innovation to several lucky Voices Unite participants! If you would like to stand a chance of winning this prize, make sure to complete our surveys.
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Grief is an unwanted journey one has to go on after the loss of a loved one. It’s easy to become overwhelmed with emotions as you work through the phases of grief, so it’s important to remember to care for yourself. The finality of death can cause your body to go into shock and numbness, especially when it’s someone whose presence in your life may have never wavered.
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My name is Valpre, a law student at the University of South Africa. Yoh! I do not know where to even start. Being a Unisan is a full-time job that requires all your time, energy and patience. I did not know what I was getting myself into when I applied to study at Unisa, but I’m glad I did, because I am now able to do quite a lot of things independently.
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We are in the 49th week of our Voices Unite initiative and are partnering with In On Africa to give away R50 000 in cash to one lucky Voices Unite participant who completes ALL seven surveys. If you would like to stand a chance of winning this prize, make sure to complete our surveys.
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After the year that was, I’m sure everyone is thrilled that it’s a new year with new chances. If you did not accomplish what you set out to do in the beginning of 2020, it’s okay! Productivity and accomplishments looked a lot different last year, and it probably may seem the same for this year as we’re still on ‘lockdown’ with limited meetings with friends and family.
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Happy new year, Voices! We’re already a week into the new year and we’re still overwhelmed with what transpired in 2020. As we entered 2020, we had our new year’s resolutions ready and lined up, and rightly so, since it was a new decade for a fresh start to make new memories and go on more adventures.
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The SA Innovation Summit (SAIS) is dedicated to the growth of entrepreneurs and innovation across in Africa. SAIS has developed a devoted platform for developing, identifying and exhibiting African innovation, as well as facilitating innovative thought-leadership to inspire sustained economic growth within the African continent.
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In Week 48 of our Voices Unite initiative, we are still in partnership with the SA Innovation Summit to provide internship opportunities for our participants. There are six internship positions available for 6 lucky participants who complete ALL seven surveys.
Continue readingThe new year is only a few days away and as we move closer to January 1st, people have started creating their 2021 resolutions for a brighter and better future. The recurring themes each year include a more active approach to health and fitness, improved finances, and learning new things for personal growth and development.
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Recently while attending a workshop, I came across a piece of advice that got me thinking. I would like to share this advice with you and expand on what I believe it means. The individual hosting the workshop opened their presentation with the line “If you don’t know what you’re living for, you haven’t yet lived.”
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Christmas is always a fun time in the year. Shopping malls are filled with people doing their last-minute shopping, twinkle lights are everywhere, family and friends are constantly making plans to decide whose house they should host the big Christmas feast. And then there’s Christmas 2020 which includes a global pandemic.
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Growing up being bullied I would like to believe that my emotional intelligence developed at an early age. Like many individuals out there, we all deal with stress that comes with our social and work relationships, however if we don’t understand our emotions, we are unable to manage the stress that comes with life which could lead to so many different mental and physical health issues.
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In Week 45 of our Voices Unite initiative, we are still partnering with the SA Innovation Summit to provide employment opportunities for our participants. There are six internships up for grabs for 6 lucky participants who complete ALL seven surveys.
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As hard as it is, especially if you’ve been away from home for months on end due to the pandemic, for the sake of the people you love, as well as the most vulnerable individuals in your family, do not think of the festive season as a get-out-of-jail-free card as if the pandemic will vanish in December.
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As a young African black woman, born and raised in the township of Diepkloof, Soweto, I take a firm stand and ownership of my mind, body and soul. I am responsible for where my life initially takes me in the near and destined future, and by doing so I have decided to be a part of the leadership initiative that has grown on me as a family, known as Voices Unite.
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We are in the 44th week of our Voices Unite initiative and are partnering with the SA Innovation Summit to provide employment opportunities for our participants. There are six internships up for grabs for 6 lucky participants who complete ALL seven surveys. If you would like to stand a chance of winning an internship, make sure to complete our surveys.
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Legacy, a timeless gift or just peer pressure to keep the family name relevant in discussions?
The dictionary gives multiple definitions of the word. It is an inheritance left in a will, an applicant is given first preference because of parental or relational influences, and, (in computing) is relating to suspended software or hardware which is difficult to replace because of the way it is widespread.
Have you ever felt like you need to do the next big thing? Like you need to go big or not live at all, I know I have. In a generation that feeds on status and popularity, where our success is defined by the next big thing you can do. I believe there is nothing wrong with being great and there is a good amount of pressure required to create anything.
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It is Week 43 at Voices Unite and we are still giving away the Rural Education Access Programme (REAP) tertiary support worth R30,000 to 5 deserving Voices Unite participants who attended a rural high school (see below for more information).
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“Every decision you make today will have a lasting influence on how you will live your life in the future,” Mother said. It was in my early childhood when my Mother told me this bold statement. I have always thought it is normal to forget some of the things our parents told us, especially when we were young.
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We are in the forty-second week of our Voices Unite and are growing in our initiative. Up for grabs are shopping vouchers with Takealot and Superbalist in tandem with a study abroad consultation with Africademics. You have one week left to complete the necessary surveys if you would like to stand a chance of winning the shopping vouchers or consultation.
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Africademics seeks to become a central information hub for funding opportunities, networking and support, and scholarship application assistance for African students. Through providing career advice, resources, and funding information, the organisation is able to support and empower the future leaders of Africa, both within and outside academia.
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The fact is I really do not like the South African educational system, or I am just angry because I suck at using the information and the tools it gives me. But one way or the other, I am either 100% wrong, or 100% right but I will let you decide after you are done reading my experience and my thoughts on our educational system.
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In Week 41 of our Voices Unite initiative, we are introducing a new competition in collaboration with our partner, Africademics. We are giving away study abroad consultations to three lucky Voices Unite participants. If you are a student in your second-year or higher, and, would like to win a consultation with Africademics on studying abroad, make sure to complete the necessary surveys.
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IOA prides itself on its reporting, always prioritising clear, insight-driven and reader-friendly deliverables for our clients. With more than 13 years of experience in report development and design, IOA has built up its own in-house report and publication design capacity. Reporting for clients is an ongoing process, with weekly, monthly and/or quarterly deliverables, as may be required.
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Cleanliness they say, is next to godliness; but this is hardly true today with the youth of my generation as many are more concerned with or about making money that they care less about washing their hands regularly. Especially before preparing meals, before and after eating, after visiting the toilet, taking their bath (at least twice a day), brushing their teeth, using a roll-on, deodorant, perfume or body spray…
Continue readingWe are in the fortieth week of our Voices Unite initiative and are continuing to celebrate all things, Summer! If you haven’t completed our surveys and would like to stand a chance of winning one of the vouchers, worry not. There is still time. We are still giving away shopping vouchers from Superbalist and Takealot for the next three weeks. All you have to do is to complete the necessary surveys.
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On the 27th of October, CEO of In On Africa (IOA) and Founder of Voices Unite, Jonathan Mundell joined the initiative’s LIVE session with The South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP), to discuss the topic about mental health awareness. The session unpacked the underlying causes for the prevalence of mental health issues in South Africa, what resources youth can get to deal with these issues and how we can raise awareness.
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Have you ever stepped onto an elevator and you make eye contact with the people in it, and you do the awkward head nod? Or have you ever carpooled with a few acquaintances? Or, have you ever been introduced to a group of people by a close friend of yours and you’re just standing there… stuck? Not knowing what to say or talk about can also affect you in social situations, which can make you seem tense and awkward.
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Do you ever get that feeling of drowning in your own thoughts? The conversations you keep replaying in your heads about the future you should have but wishing it was today? This world has become fast-paced and oddly enough we have joined that race. But our race is different, it is one that takes time, effort and a lot of resilience. Is that not what success is?
Continue readingIn Week 39 of our Voices Unite initiative, we are giving away 2x R500 Superbalist vouchers to two lucky Voices Unite participants. To stand a chance of winning, you have to complete the necessary surveys. We will also be giving away 2x R500 Takealot vouchers to participants who have completed the About You survey.
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The AGRICOLLEGES international Fundamentals of Agribusiness short course is a 12-week programme designed to improve the student’s knowledge of the world of agribusiness. This course is well-suited for emerging farmers, recent school leavers or even established farmers wishing to formalise their farming procedures and expand their current operations.
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Do you often find yourself overthinking into oblivion? Do you often think that something could go wrong even if there are no red flags or warning signs? Don’t worry, it happens. But it is important to acknowledge that overthinking can cause unnecessary problems.
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Are we forced to live by default and not design? Think about it… an architect already has a sketch of how the building should look like before they have even laid out the foundation. Do we ever enhance the God-given craft we are born with?
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We are in the thirty-eighth week of our Voices Unite initiative and are still giving away bursaries from AGRICOLLEGES International in Agriculture. If you are interested in Agribusiness, Animal or Plant production, make sure you complete the necessary surveys. The Rural Education Access Programme (REAP) tertiary support worth R30,000 is still up for grabs to 5 deserving Voices Unite participants who attended a rural high school.
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We begin to socialise with others from a very young age. As time goes by, we forget some people, but we will never forget the ones who brought sparks into our lives. The ones that made us laugh till our stomachs hurt, positively influenced and strengthened us, those who supported us in times of distress and encouraged us to pursue our passions. The ones we call our FRIENDS.
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The economy took a beating when the Covid-19 lockdown was established and a major sector that was impacted were local businesses. And we all know, local is lekker! Despite the lockdown easing, businesses and entrepreneurs are still feeling the pressure. There are many South African businesses that produce high-quality products and services for your enjoyment but how can you support your favourite local brand?
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A story of how I went from UCT-Africa’s leading institution, to redo my matric, a downgrade according to many. I vividly recall how a concerned friend of mine cautioned me against the move, just like everyone’s story is complex and multi-layered, so is mine. It is more than just a move from one place to another.
Continue readingIn our thirty-seventh week of our Voices Unite initiative, we are celebrating the importance of agriculture. In collaboration with our partner, AGRICOLLEGES International, we are giving away a bursary in Agriculture to the value of R32,000! Still up for grabs is the 4x R5,000 bursaries from the University of Johannesburg…
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The Bertha Centre, in collaboration with JET Education Services and the Tutuwa Foundation, is running a series of workshops for implementers and funders of education initiatives to get a better understanding of innovative finance and performance based funding mechanisms and how they apply to their organisations.
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When you think of your body do you think of it as a vessel you operate? A really helpful way to think about your body is the way you would think about a company. Although the job descriptions may differ, the principles are the same. Many things have to happen in order for the personal company to work. It needs income, but not too much. It needs to be clean, so cleaning services need to be arranged.
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I have come to realise that tomorrow is shaped by today, and who we are today determines what we are tomorrow. Now this realisation opened my mind to see that a child today is the leader of tomorrow. Becoming tomorrow’s leader, however, has become a ‘never-coming-true’ dream for the girl child.
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We are in the thirty-sixth week of our Voices Unite initiative and are still giving away 4x R5,000 bursaries from the University of Johannesburg to 4 lucky participants who are studying at any tertiary institution. Voices Unite participants can also win 50% off StudyFree services!
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At YONDER MEDIA, we create award winning mobile and digital work that continues to redefine the industry’s criteria for success. We specialise in creating multi-channel assets that allow our clients to create meaningful, rewarding connections with their customers and stakeholders.
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The news coming out of the rumour mill is that an MBA makes you rich. This may or may not be true. One thing we do know for sure is that if you have an entrepreneurial bone in your body and the tenacity to complete an MBA, you can make it in South Africa. There are many advantages that an MBA can offer you, especially when it’s from a well-known business school.
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Born in a country where women were conditioned to stay at home and be busy with house duties and taking care of the children and everyone else. It restricted a lot of women with great skills and ambition to go to the grave with those skills that could have changed the world and make it a better place for the future generation.
Continue readingIt is our thirty fifth week at Voices Unite and we are still giving away the Rural Education Access Programme (REAP) tertiary support worth R30,000 to 5 deserving Voices Unite participants who attended a rural high school (see below for more information).
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Undoubtedly, women are very important people in our society because without them, there would not even be a society to begin with. In the words of former First Lady of the United States of America, Michelle Obama, “no country can ever fully flourish if it stifles the true potential of women and deprives itself of the contribution of half of its citizens.”
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Internship programmes are a great step in the right direction as it provides you with a solid year or two of work experience which looks great on your CV. An internship could possibly land you a permanent job. Paid internships are now available and we have created a list of the latest internships you can apply for and find out if they are suitable for you.
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You’re probably thinking who was the genius that gave the choice of their future to a 16-year-old. It’s a question I have asked multiple times. Truth of the matter is that it’s been this way for a long time and probably won’t be changing anytime soon. The way 16-year-old teenagers are being educated might change but that is a discussion for another day. This article will discuss what a passion looks like.
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We are in the thirty-fourth week of our Voices Unite initiative and are still giving away 4x R5,000 bursaries from the University of Johannesburg to 4 lucky participants who are studying at any tertiary institution. We are also giving away 50% off StudyFree services to anyone who completes the About You survey.
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As we enter a new decade, we have an exciting Summit planned showcasing tech from different spheres of industry. This year, we will be going online and across the country and continent to find the most amazing tech and tech-enabled start-ups that are solving Africa’s problems.
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Have you ever written down a list of goals you wish to achieve (or daily tasks) and thought “Tomorrow is the day!” and suddenly, tomorrow comes and you just… give up? Well, you’re not alone. There are many people who can relate to this and there are many reasons as to why motivation and enthusiasm decreases.
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From the coastal city of Durban to the colourful jacaranda lined streets of Pretoria, all the way to the snow-capped mountains of Austria, moving across to the mesmerising mirages of the desert in Saudi Arabia and finally back to sunny South Africa. Born just a few days before the first democratic elections took place in South Africa, in 1994. ‘Born Free’, free from the shackles of Apartheid but not free from life’s challenges.
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Voices Unite is in its thirty-third week and the momentum continues. We are still running awesome competitions, including 30% off tickets to the virtual Summit to anyone who signs up onto the platform. The summit will take place on the 30th of September and 1st of October, and will provide various platforms for developing and showcasing African innovation,
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I always wanted to be an entrepreneur; I mean, who does not like the idea of being their own boss? Lack of information almost delayed the process of me being my own boss. When I was younger, I thought all I have to do is write a business plan and then I am done, and an investor will take it from there.
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Do you hate saying ‘no’ to friends and family? Do you always find yourself saying ‘yes’ to others at the expense of yourself to prevent yourself from feeling guilty? Well, we’re here to tell you that saying ‘no’ does not make you a terrible person and it should certainly not make you feel guilty!
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The variance and potency of cultures in our beautiful land brings a sense of pride in what may be esteemed as an extraordinary demonstration of humanity. It’s especially on days like Heritage Day where we get to be reminded that as a whole, we are greater than the sum of our parts. This Heritage Day, I point out our uniqueness as a nation, artistically woven from diverse cultures, as a reminder of a power that makes South Africa great.
Continue readingVoices Unite is in its thirty-second week and we are still giving away awesome prizes. Back up for grabs is 4x R5,000 bursaries from the University of Johannesburg for participants who are studying at any tertiary institution. If you would like to win this prize, you will need to complete all seven surveys on the Voices Unite platform. We are still giving away 30% off tickets to the virtual Summit to anyone who signs up onto the Voices Unite platform.
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Have you ever woken up feeling like a greasy pizza box? Or find yourself out of breath running to fetch money to pay for the pizza you ordered? I think it’s something we have all felt at some point in our lives and its dreadful. This isn’t a blog about the next fad diet or a new exercise program. Consider this blog a gentle encouragement to remember what you’re living in, your body.
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In its thirty-first week, Voices Unite in collaboration with SA Innovation Summit, is giving away 30% off tickets to the virtual Summit to anyone who signs up onto the platform. The summit will take place on the 30th of September and 1st of October, and will provide various platforms for developing and showcasing African innovation,
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There is no denying that whenever the youth of my generation comes across the word “abortion”, what readily comes to mind is the idea of a lady visiting the hospital just to terminate an unwanted pregnancy or achieving the same result through some sort of unorthodox means. This act is usually described by our society as cruel and inhumane.
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The challenge I am facing at the moment as a South African youth is getting the right job in the field I am qualified in. Being unemployed has weighed me down since graduating with my honours degree in 2016. Getting a job in my field has been harder than writing an exam you did not study for. Not being able to get a job has increased the financial challenges I have been facing all my life.
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Voices Unite is in its thirtieth week and we continue full-steam ahead with the movement. We are running the R1,000 cash giveaway competition for the last week. Make sure that you have completed surveys if you want to win. We are still running our ongoing REAP tertiary support competition worth R30,000!
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“That meeting should have been an email!” is what I exclaimed after my fourth meeting of the day at 5 o’clock on a Thursday afternoon. I had enough of sitting in front of my computer screen all day. I had been in one Zoom meeting after the other, throughout the day, dressed up in my pyjamas from my waist down and having a shirt on as a way to give the illusion that I had my act together.
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In the twenty-ninth week of our Voices Unite initiative, we are thrilled to announce a new prize! Our partner AIESEC is offering 50% off StudyFree services to 5 lucky participants. We are also giving away an ASUS X543UA Notebook, R1,000 cash giveaway and tertiary support from REAP worth R30,000!
Continue readingYouth-led organisation AIESEC is excited to announce its collaboration with StudyFree, a start-up based in Silicon Valley, California. StudyFree is an online platform that assists talented students across the world to study with grants and scholarships.
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“Viruses don’t discriminate, people do” is a statement that has been used in HIV awareness initiatives. This statement also has a lot of value in the Covid-19 crisis too. It also acknowledges that some people are more affected by the pandemic that others, but also reminds us that there’s a possibility that we can all catch the virus.
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I got diagnosed with bipolar mood disorder when I was 16, and since then I have lost count on the many times I have been referred to as ‘crazy’. There were so many times I would refrain from telling anybody that I am bipolar and would rather say I am stressed because that would make much more sense to them.
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Another week has come and gone, and our movement continues to grow! We are in our twenty-eight week of the Voices Unite initiative and are still giving away awesome prizes, including a R1,000 cash giveaway every week for the next 3 weeks, tertiary support from REAP worth R30,000 and an ASUS laptop.
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In an effort to fight the looming food insecurity challenge owing to the pandemic and national lockdown, several student social entrepreneurs joined forces with the Tshivhase Royal Council. The initiative was facilitated by the University of Venda (UNIVEN) alumnus, Talifhani Tshitwamulomoni,
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In the current job market, information is everything. News spreads quickly, and there are many versions of it. Social media plays a significant role in what your future employer may know about you. Something posted in your high-school hey-day may affect you negatively because these days, everyone knows everything about everyone if they have a social media account on a well-known platform.
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Do you still believe in change, standing up and fighting for what is right or do you believe that people in government positions are the ones responsible for the “CHANGE”?. I still remember as a child, reading a trending story about a woman being abused or treated differently at a workplace because of their gender and not given an opportunity to prove themselves because “women should stay at home and take care of the children and the house.”
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Voices Unite is in its twenty-seventh week and we continue full-steam ahead with the movement. We are still running awesome competitions, including a R1,000 cash giveaway every week for the next 4 weeks. Participants can also win an ASUS laptop and tertiary support from REAP worth R30,000!
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Fit for Life, Fit for Work is a youth development initiative with a unique evidence-based ethos, catering to youth between the ages of 18 and 30. The initiative provides participants with skills, knowledge and helps them develop positive attitudes to effectively compete in the job market.
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You will want to be a woman.
The wound is the place where light enters you, in other words – when you’re at your lowest, that’s your best place to strive. As they say, the good thing about hitting rock bottom is that you can only go up from there.
Recently, I asked God why was I a woman?
Society makes it feel like a curse so why am I a woman? All I know is only I and those who fall under the description of a woman, Have the greatest strength, Love the most,
Bring life into this world, Handle the monthly painful bleeding with grace,
Women all over the world have been underestimated, undervalued and unappreciated but all of this is beginning to change as they regain their agency, power and confidence. In South Africa there is a holiday which is aimed at women, to celebrate them. It is called National Women’s Day.
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We are in the twenty-sixth week of the Voices Unite initiative and continue to run awesome competitions, with prizes including the R1,000 cash prize and ASUS laptop. In contributing to addressing the issue of tertiary funding for talented students in rural areas, the Rural Education Access Programme (REAP) has made available tertiary support…
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A diversified financial services group, Sanlam is headquartered in South Africa, and operates across a number of selected global markets. It is one of the biggest internationally active insurance groups globally and is classified as a domestic systematically important financial institution on South Africa.
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“Black Is Beautiful” these words are said daily; these words are used for black society motivation. The question is, is it easy to act upon these words? Dark and ugly is how they view me. Dark and inferior, that’s what they think about me.
Continue readingIn the twenty-fifth week of our Voices Unite initiative, we are thrilled to announce a new prize! We are giving away an ASUS X543UA Notebook, courtesy of our partner Allan Gray Orbis Foundation! All you have to do to stand a chance to win the laptop is to complete the Media and Technology survey, in addition to 5 other surveys on the Voices Unite platform.
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The National Institute Community Development and Management (NICDAM) is a registered non-profit organisation that offers tailored training programmes and evidence-based interventions in the fields of social development, education and health.
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Finally, I have decided to listen to the voice that has been whispering in wrath, demanding my presence to the world. The voice told me that it has gotten impatient with my hiding. Apparently, it has sent people to talk sense to me. All I can remember is my elders repeating the same words in different tones and styles.
Continue readingAnother week has come and gone, and our movement continues to grow! We are in our twenty-fourth week of the Voices Unite initiative and are still giving away awesome prizes.
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Realising the need to develop new technologies and start-ups to meet the specific needs and challenges of the era we are currently living in, the EDHE brings you the free virtual EDHE Lekgotla 2020. In the true spirit of this year’s theme, #AfroTech – African Entrepreneurship through Technology,
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We’re currently living in a time where our daily routines have to be adjusted to fit the ‘new normal’. Our lives now depend on the digital world more than ever and it’s extremely important that we make use of what’s available to us to provide us with better learning opportunities.
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We have to understand that challenges will come, challenges that are way beyond our control but that doesn’t mean that we have to change routes whenever we encounter a problem. We just have to be able to make the necessary adjustments and be patient. In 2018, I got admitted to the University of Johannesburg (Apk),
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We are in our twenty-third week of the Voices Unite initiative and continue to be optimistic about what the future holds for our country amid the COVID-19 pandemic. With the country moving to back to stricter restrictions, we at Voices Unite hope that everyone keeps safe and healthy.
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AGRICOLLEGES international seeks to revolutionise the teaching and training of the Agri-Sciences by providing access to information in a blended learning environment, which combines online digital media with traditional classroom methods and experiential learning through practical sessions,
Continue readingVoices Unite is in its twenty-second week and we continue full-steam ahead with the movement. We are still running awesome competitions, including a R1,000 cash giveaway every week for 10 weeks. Participants can also win a Sanlam Tech Bundle and tertiary support from REAP worth R30,000!
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The Education Conversations is an initiative by Kagiso Trust, the University of Johannesburg Faculty of Education and Bridge, aimed at encouraging the country to talk and create space for debates and discussions through which diverse voices can be heard focusing on what works…
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You must be wondering why we’re talking about ‘writer’s block’ on our blog? Well, we’ve all been through it before. Writer’s block does not only apply to the authors, poets or bloggers (ahem!).
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I remember crying on the day I had received my matric results, the unthinkable happened! I passed with only one distinction – very disappointing! Even more disappointing because it was a Life Orientation distinction (the importance of the subject content is debatable).
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Growing up I’ve always had an average body size, I was not skinny nor was I chubby, just average. That all changed when I went to primary and this change occurred around year 3 or 4 of primary school.
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“Don’t touch my hair, when it’s the feelings I wear…Don’t touch my crown…”-Solange (African American music artist). This song represents a relatable experience for black women with their hair and their appearances. It has initiated various discussions,
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Between 5-6th grade, I began dance and enjoyed it very much. To date, I still dance, however, do not take classes. I dance in the mirror. I believe that dance connects me with my body.
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So, this particular day isn’t celebrated by many because guess what? People forgot. Okay, bad joke. You could say I am a forgetful person at times but it’s not deliberate.
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My morning routine is as follows: wake up, dress up, brush teeth and the rest follow. I have noticed that the toothpaste messes my clothes, but on some days when I have luckily remembered it is: wake up, brush teeth and then dress up.
Continue readingIn the twenty first week of our Voices Unite initiative, we are thrilled to announce a cash giveaway! We are giving away a R1,000 cash prize for the next 10 weeks to 10 lucky Voices Unite participants.
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The SA Innovation Summit (SAIS) is the largest start-up event in Africa. It provides different platforms for developing and showcasing African innovation in tandem with facilitating thought-leadership.
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We’ve all received negative feedback before, either from a friend, family member, lecturer or employer. Negative feedback can be very tough to deal with, especially if you’re not equipped with the skills to handle it.
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Finances have always been a constant challenge ever since I was in matric and it made me realise that as much as I would love to pass, and also get the opportunity to be accepted into an institution, the question I had in mind was…
Continue readingAt Voices Unite, we are celebrating our twentieth week of the initiative. We are thrilled to bring back the Rural Education Access Programme (REAP) opportunity. It is open to Matriculants and First Year University students.
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Situated in Thohoyandou, the scenic Vhembe district of the Limpopo Province, the University of Venda was established in 1982. It boasts staff members from various backgrounds in South Africa, Africa and overseas.
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Setting goals can be a challenge or an experience whether it’s in your personal or professional life. Not to mention, life can also be a bit chaotic and achieving your goals may never go according to plan, but most of us set these goals without much thought or structure,
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On Lockdown Diaries this week, 30-year-old student ambassador Bongiwe Ngcobo shares what she’s been doing during the lockdown. Bongiwe is a student at the University of the KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) pursuing her Honours degree in Curriculum Studies.
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The Voices Unite initiative is in its nineteenth week and continues full-steam ahead. Up for grabs again is the Sanlam Tech Bundle that includes a backpack, headsets and VR goggles. We are also giving away bursaries from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and x5 books on financial management from Heavy Chef.
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The Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) was established in response to an imperative to drive student and graduate entrepreneurship that has been growing steadily. It was established in 2016 within the University Education Branch of the Department of Higher Education and Training
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In our eighteenth week of the Voices Unite initiative, we are focusing on entrepreneurship and startups. Up for grabs is x5 books on Financial Management for Startups, courtesy of our partner Heavy Chef.
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The aim of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship Programme is to help university students prepare for life as responsible, highly impactful entrepreneurs. The Fellowship Programme looks for young achievers transitioning into university –
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Ever since COVID-19, we have been faced with the task of changing our daily routines to fit the ‘new normal’ and one of those things include online interviews. Job interviews in general can be daunting especially if it’s your first one
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Life as we know it has come to a standstill. Despite the easing of lockdown bringing some sense of normality back in our lives, nothing is the same any more. It’s a small price to pay in these times, even when it doesn’t seem like it. As the world and the global community, we are faced with a full-on pandemic.
Continue readingBursaries from UJ! 5 lucky Voices Unite participants stand a chance of winning a bursary from our collaborator, University of Johannesburg, worth R5,000 each. To win, you will need to be a registered student at any higher learning institution.
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Situated in the vibrant and dynamic city of Johannesburg, UJ is a multicultural university that is founded in African roots and is set on actualising the potential that higher education holds for the continent’s development. With a vision to be a university anchored in Africa,
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Ah, matric! The end of a chapter. Some students already have a plan in place for what they want to do once they leave school and some are still weighing their options – and that is completely normal!
Continue readingOn this week’s Lockdown Diaries, Lusanda Molefe (20) shares what she’s been doing during the lockdown. Lusanda is a student at the University of the Witwatersrand and volunteers as a Voices Unite student ambassador.
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In its sixteenth week, Voices Unite is giving away 5 bursaries, courtesy of our collaborator, the University of Johannesburg (UJ). With so much insecurity surrounding higher education owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, we hope that these bursaries will provide some level of security for the students who win.
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Willmore Youth Foundation is an organisation formulated for the purpose of elevating and serving in order to promote independence, reliability, skills development in scholars. The organisation aims to develop primary and secondary learners to prepare them for life post matric level.
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We’ve all had practice to draw up a ‘mock CV’ during Life Orientation in school and some of us were lucky enough to get help from family and friends. When it comes to applying for an entry level job, your CV could be the golden ticket to get you started in the working world.
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Once upon a time, a family reminisced upon the land of their barren kraal. They painted empty stools previously accustomed to the warmth of foreign anatomy; a table holding bowls of steaming soup, their desperate faces and acres of sheer silence.
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Voices Unite is in its fifteenth week and we have a new prize up for grabs, in tandem with Beulah Coaching Sessions worth R6,000 each and two courses in Higher Certificate Management worth 18,500 each!
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SovTech, a custom software development company, believes that new technologies are the lifeline of every business in the modern age. The company provides a complete software design and development service, and delivers the best in class custom software solutions,
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Furthering your studies, especially in today’s world seems like the only way you could secure a job. The more on your CV, the better. However, furthering your studies comes with a price, and since you’re unemployed, who’s going to pay your fees? A parent, a relative, a friend?
Continue readingOur Voices Unite Student Ambassadors will be sharing their personal experiences of the national lockdown and Covid-19 pandemic in a series of short videos titled Lockdown Diaries. The first video is narrated by Ulutho Kobese, a 23-year-old University of Johannesburg (UJ) student from the Eastern Cape.
Continue readingIn the fourteenth week of the Voices Unite initiative, we’re running awesome competitions, including another management course from another Voices Unite partner, Foundation for Professional Development (FDA).
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AFS Interculture South Africa is a non-profit, voluntary, international exchange programme that promotes peace through intercultural learning. Through linking its learning to live together philosophy to defining global issues facing humanity, AFS is able to foster an intercultural understanding as a powerful tool for building an equitable world.
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Being a student is one of the most exciting yet challenging time of your life. You have to worry about assignments, exams, family commitments and finances either from your parents, a bursary, scholarship or a loan.
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We are in our thirteenth week of the Voices Unite and continue to be optimistic about what the future holds for our country amid the pandemic. With the country moving to level 4 restrictions and about a million people going back to work,
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The Da Vinci Institute for Technology Management is a higher education leadership school focused on the creation of knowledge that is transdisciplinary, actively promotes diversity and heterogeneity, and socially relevant.
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Exams are around the corner – even if they’re online! We have put together some tips that may help you prepare yourself for your upcoming exams. Let us know if these work for you!
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As a first-year student in university, I was excited about this new chapter of my life that was filled with a lot of opportunities and exposed to different experiences, and I was proud of myself for being accepted into university but all this excitement was short-lived by the harsh reality of university.
Continue readingVoices Unite is its twelfth week and continues to engage the youth on important issues. One such issue is access to education which is investigated in the Education and Skills Development survey on the Voices Unite platform. It is also an issue that our partner, Rural Education Access Programme (REAP), seeks to address through their programme.
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The Rural Education Access Programme (REAP) is a national programme that assists students from poor rural areas across South Africa’s nine provinces to access tertiary education and aims to reduce rural poverty in the country through developing self-sustaining, ethically responsible graduates.
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I thought university would be a new start for me. A place for me to meet new people and start new friendships. Little did I know, that my experience was going to be a truckload of disappointment after disappointment. Don’t get me wrong, the prospect of ‘varsity life’ is an interesting one and exciting at best.
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In the eleventh week of the Voices Unite initiative, we are giving away 3 courses in Further Development and Training Certificates: General Management (NQF4), courtesy of our partner Health Science Academy worth R16,000 each. Other prizes include eBooks by Heavy Chef and a Sanlam Tech Bundle that includes a backpack, headsets and VR goggles.
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The South Africa College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) is South Africa’s leading provider of accredited qualifications in Applied Psychology, Coaching and Counselling. With individual attention, rigorous academics and practical skills, SACAP aims to have graduates who are well-equipped and confident practitioners, and can make a meaningful transformational difference in the lives of others.
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Are you entering your twenties? Are you already in your twenties? Are you leaving your twenties? Worrying about what you should be doing or where you should be going? From one young to another, don’t worry about it!
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Being YOU is hard, especially as a youth. Why? Because you have to be you while being a student, a bursary/scholarship recipient, a child, a significant other, a parent, a leader, a mentor, a friend, and so much more.
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The Voices Unite initiative is in its tenth week and continues full-steam ahead. Voices Unite participants who complete surveys stand a chance of winning a Sanlam Tech Bundle.
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Tomorrow Trust is a non-profit organisation based in South Africa. The organisation supports orphaned and vulnerable children throughout their journey with holistic education-encompassing academics and life skills with self-development,
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As the country is currently facing an extended nationwide lockdown to attempt to flatten the curve and prevent the spread of COVID-19, many people are experiencing increased levels of uncertainty, discomfort, anxiety and loneliness.
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South Africa has a reputation that far precedes it, known as the world’s biggest gold and platinum producer and the leading producers of metals and coals. It’s a country with a rich and diverse history, and understandably so, a diverse foundation of global investors.
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We have new prizes up for grabs courtesy of our partner Heavy Chef. In its ninth week, the Voices Unite movement continues to move forward, with the aim of reaching the youth and meaningfully engaging with them.
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MRP Foundation is a development organisation that strives to empower youth of South Africa. Through high-impact education and skills development programmes, the Foundation’s mission is to equip young people as they journey from school into a career,
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After completing what may seem like the most tedious three to four years of your life, adjusting to life outside university can be tough. While graduation signifies and end to an important chapter in your life, many students are often left dazed, confused and wondering, ‘what’s next?’.
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In December 2019, Voices Unite sat down with students across Johannesburg to learn more about their challenges and experiences. These students became our first cohort of student ambassadors.
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As you might be aware, the Voices Unite initiative is in its eight week. We are marching on with the initiative in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, and hope that you are keeping safe and clean.
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A profound symbolism stands behind the academic gown. The academic gown, distinct black drapes, shield any dress of rank or social standing underneath it. Be it rich or poor, black or white, abled or disabled, students are one in achievement.
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Previously, obtaining a degree meant physically attending a class, which posed many challenges for students that have other commitments and complicated schedules. Thanks to the advances in technology, it’s much easier to obtain your degree while being allowed the flexibility you need to conquer other aspects in your life.
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Just Grace is a non-for-profit company with the overarching objective of poverty alleviation in the community of Langa, Cape Town. We aim to engage in people-centred community empowerment initiatives that contribute to sustainable and meaningful change in Langa,
Continue readingWe are in the seventh week of the Voices Unite initiative. With the country and the world being affected by COVID-19, we at Voices Unite would like to wish you strength and courage during this precarious time.
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Kagiso Trust is one of South Africa’s leading development agencies implementing programmes for ‘overcoming poverty’ for a just and equitable society. We promise transparency, action, delivery and measurable results…
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The novel COVID-19, which was announced a pandemic by the World health Organisation (WHO), is believed to have emerged from Wuhan City, in the province of Hubei, China.
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Did you think we were going to leave you stranded with nothing to do during this stressful period our country is going through? We do not want to let COVID-19 take over your newsfeed every minute of the day,
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Sunday evening sparked panic and anxiety in many South Africans as President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation and declared COVID-19 a “national disaster” after evidence presented 50+ positive cases of the Coronavirus in South Africa.
Continue readingWe are in the sixth week of the Voices Unite initiative and we are running various awesome competitions, with prizes including R30,000 tertiary support, R150 off your first SweepSouth cleaning voucher, coaching sessions, and much more!
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The Foundation for Professional Development (FPD) aims to build a better society through education and capacity development. It is a registered as a Private Higher Education Institution in terms of Section 54(1)(c) of the Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997)
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Amplifying your unique voice as a young person in South Africa will not be the only perk for joining the Voices Unite movement. You also stand a chance to win amazing prizes between February and June 2020!
Continue readingIn the fifth week of the Voices Unite initiative, we are running various amazing competitions, with prizes including R30,000 tertiary support, coaching sessions, a Huawei MediaPad T3, event tickets, and much more!
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AGRICOLLEGES international (ACI) is a modern cloud-based e-learning institution, using world-class technology as a platform to address the agricultural education gap in Africa and beyond,
Continue readingIn the fourth week of the Voices Unite initiative, we are running various amazing competitions, with prizes including R30,000 tertiary support, coaching sessions, a Huawei MediaPad T3, event tickets, and much more!
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An old friend once told me: “If you have come to university to get a degree and get a job, you are in the wrong place for the wrong reasons, darling. You need to come to university with the intention to broaden and sharpen your thinking capacity.” He shook my whole life’s purpose with that statement…
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Youth for Understanding (YFU) is a non-profit international educational organisation with partners in more than 60 different countries. It is one of the world’s oldest, largest and most respected intercultural exchange organisations.
Continue readingIn the third week of the Voices Unite initiative, we are running various amazing competitions, with prizes including a Huawei MediaPad T3, an awesome online course, event tickets, and much more!
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Before you officially enter the world of adulthood, choosing a degree is the biggest decision you could possibly make. In that single moment, you have decided what you would be doing for the rest of your life – yikes! However, some of us are still unsure or unhappy about the degree we have chosen.
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It is well known that there is a shortage of staff in rural hospitals, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal. Research has attributed the lack of qualified healthcare professionals in rural areas to a number of issues; including an overall shortage of trained healthcare workers in the public sector and the difficulty that rural hospitals find in recruiting and retaining healthcare professionals.
Continue readingIn the second week of the Voices Unite initiative, we are running various amazing competitions, with prizes including a Huawei MediaPad T3, event tickets, and much more!
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Restless Development champions youth-led change. We support young people to demand and deliver a better world, where all young people are able to use their voices to contribute to decision making, are empowered as leaders, are able realise their sexual reproductive health rights and choices, and are able to make a decent living.
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Congratulations on completing your first week at university! Was it fun? Was it tiring? Was it a bit of both? If you had a wonderful first week – lucky you! But many are still finding it quite a struggle to adapt to their second home, as I’d like to call it.
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My biggest challenge in varsity was dealing with my mental health. Not only is this not unique, but it is an issue that has plagued today’s students in ways that I still do not understand.
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In On Africa (IOA) and various partners have launched a game-changing digital platform in response to the shift in awareness of the youth in South Africa and the need for these future leaders to become empowered to inform decision-making for a brighter future.
Continue readingIn the first week of the Voices Unite initiative, we are running various amazing competitions, with prizes including cash, event tickets, an investment account, a free lunch and much more!
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In January 2020, a couple of weeks before the launch of Voices Unite, Heavy Chef anchor Zinhle Novazi chatted to Jonathan Mundell, the CEO of In On Africa (IOA) and Founder of Voices Unite about the work IOA is doing with the Voices Unite project and what it took to bring the project together.
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Graduates often don’t have an abundance of work experience under their belt, so recruiters try to understand the candidate’s potential by assessing their skills. Therefore, by possessing these several skills, you’re one step closer in getting noticed by a recruiter and getting that dream job.
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With a young and growing workforce, young people are the heartbeat of Africa. While education has the potential to transform a young person’s life, a sad reality is that many young people struggle to receive quality basic education, let alone opportunities that could lead them into a viable future.
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AIESEC is a youth-led organisation that creates its impact mainly through exchange programmes. Over 50,000 young people embark on an experience with AIESEC every single year. With each story as unique as the next, it is by no coincidence that we have created a space that allows our young people to thrive.
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Africademics, founded in 2019, is a career platform for students and early career researchers in and from Africa. It was founded by Lena Gronbach, a PhD student at the University of Cape Town.
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In the second quarter of 2019, the national youth unemployment rate rose to 56% prompting President Cyril Ramaphosa to call the problem a national crisis. The issue can be attributed to a number of factors,
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The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation (AGOF) invests in the education and development of young individuals who demonstrate the potential to become responsible high impact entrepreneurs.
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Interviews are no easy task. They require preparation and efficiency, especially when they are arranged on short notice. Starting the job search process has a couple of prerequisites that ensure the interaction with prospective employers runs effectively. They require the three ‘’R’s” – research, retail therapy, and reassurance. These are all very standard tasks but require time and effort, and can give you the edge you need.
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The daily road taken to gaining perseverance and determination…This isn’t an attempt at getting pity, or even understanding-it’s about the advantage of being a human packhorse and how far it can get you.
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As a first-year university student, it is a given that you want to experience everything. Making new friends, being exposed to new experiences and dancing at parties are some of my favourite memories associated with my degree.
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University life has been a long and difficult journey but, in the end, it has been rewarding. From difficulty in getting funding, pressures from home to then seeing the fruits of my hard work, it has totally been worth the sweat and tears.
Continue readingSenior Research Analyst and Manager at Voices Unite, Nobuhle Hlangoti, provides a quick walk-through of the Voices Unite platform.
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Planning a project like Voices Unite is no easy task. Nearly three years of long nights and early mornings, hundreds of meetings, endless strategizing (and re-strategizing) and truck-loads of coffee led us to this point where Voices Unite is finally a reality! Along this journey, we’ve been working with so many amazing people and in September 2018, we co-hosted a stakeholder engagement session at Henley Business School with some of them.
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During various stakeholder engagement sessions, we held targeted discussions among delegates regarding key challenge areas surrounding youth development. In doing so, we highlighted five challenge areas, all of which we cover on the Voices Unite platform:
– Education and skills development
– Funding
– Work experience
– Infrastructure
– Psychosocial health
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