The dawn of the 21st century ushered in a plethora of multiple interconnected global challenges and changes, not least of them being issues of poverty, inequality, social injustice, climate change, globalisation, socio-political crises, unemployment, food insecurity, the digital era and the major technological disruptions of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). To add to this malaise, the…
Last year President Cyril Ramaphosa presented the South African Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan which aimed to expedite the recovery of the country’s economy, severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. In particular he referred to the support for entrepreneurship and small business development. He believed that this specific sector of the economy offered the greatest…
As the world came to terms with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, organisations across the globe were caught in a rush to develop alternate business models as countries worldwide implemented some form of lockdown. The unprecedented global lockdown led to the disappearance of traditional channels and became a barrier for the conventional face-to-face business…
Protect the community, protect the vulnerable, protect yourself by practicing the 6 golden rules. We are facing a second wave as a country. A number of super spreader events have contributed to the second wave. We urge you to remain vigilant as we enter the festive holiday season as you visit family and friends and do your…
2020 has been a tumultuous year and the Covid Pandemic has drastically impacted all spheres of life. As governments across the world deliberate, escalate and de- escalate lock down strategies, businesses have been forced to adapt to a new reality. In South Africa we have faired better than most and are currently in lockdown level…
We all know the feeling, you have put in the hard work, written your exams and now all you can do is wait for your results. This can be a time of mixed emotions, where relief meets anxiety about the unknown outcome. After all the stress and intensity of the exam preparation and writing period,…
Ahmed Shaikh We are in the cusp of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) which is replete with major disruptions in almost every aspect of our lives and in this respect education is no exception. Whilst the corporate sector is busying itself in preparation of the new headwinds through innovations in robotics, automation and big data…
Tectonic shifts have forced leadership at institutions to transform in innovative ways by Ahmed Shaikh, Regent Business School The world is in a vortex of the Covid-19 pandemic storm causing major disruptions that have dramatically affected the lives of myriad people in almost every nook and corner of the globe. The global pandemic and associated…
Prospective undergrads are faced with a sizable challenge when selecting a Cape Town distance learning campus. First, there is the question of whether or not your chosen school has the courses you are interested in studying. Then, you need to have full peace of mind in knowing that remote learning is handled efficiently. You also…
When choosing a postgraduate degree in Cape Town, one of the biggest questions undergrads ask is how postgraduate honours differ from masters. These degrees are both year-long programmes taken at the postgrad level. They both rely on high grades throughout your studies (including your undergrad years). They are both considered ‘door openers’ in many industries…
Did you know that further education can help you achieve your primary life goals? Investing in your future and studying remotely at a distance learning school in Cape Town or surrounding areas will give you the best chance to reach your dreams. Every school leaver has at least one dream. Some may have decided early…
You have completed your undergraduate degree, and now it is time to think about studying again. What postgraduate options do you have, and how do you choose the right course for your career development? Achieving your qualification is the biggest hurdle in the quest for further education, but it is not the final hurdle for…
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