SA Career Focus is aimed at all those in need of career advice and guidance, from Grade 9 learners, to those making a mid-life career change! Read on to find out what that job is really like, expected salary, where to study and so much more!
The beginning
In 1995 a few grad-students felt like dancing, some wanted to make music, but they all mostly wanted to make a difference using their talents. Two months later 13thFLOOR was born. Better known back then as...
By Melindi Coetzee
It takes absolute musical genius to combine seven individuals’ different music styles as well as ten instruments in such a way that there is harmony, diversity and uniqueness without conforming ...
We all have dreams at some point in our lives in which we are driving the sleekest, shiniest, top of the range car; living in an uber-cool house with every techno-gadget ever invented; styling in only the best brands in ...
By Jeanne du Plessis
Where do I start?
Start by thinking about what you want to study. For example, if you want to be a vet you’ll need to do it at Onderstepoort, University of Pretoria. If the course you want to...
By Gina Hartoog
Do you enjoy getting your hands dirty? Can you apply your mind and learn basic skills? Working on a project as a construction site assistant or volunteer is very satisfying as you watch a project grow fr...
Self-awareness comes up again and again as a key topic in Life Orientation. The reason that it does so is because enhancing self-awareness really is the first step towards making an informed career decision. After all, h...
By Gina Hartoog
Sustainability is a buzz word at this year’s Olympic Games. While the Olympic Torch designers didn’t quite make the brief with their LPGas powered Torch, Olympic Stadium designers took the gr...
By Jeanne du Plessis
The weather, education, entertainment, social networking, the news, music, fart sounds… Whatever you’re looking for; there’s an app for it. There are hundreds of thousands of apps...
When beginning a business, there are a whole variety of start-up costs, and then there are the on-going projected costs – the fixed and variable costs.
Start-up costs
Typical start-up costs include paying consult...
By Jeanne du Plessis
I don’t like creepy-crawlies. I know they’re an essential part of the ecosystem, but I can’t think of many things more revolting than maggots (except, perhaps, Parktown prawns). Am...
Book: How Children Experience Trauma and How Parents Can Help Them Cope
Author: Meg Fargher and Helen Dooley
This textbook-like resource is recommended for parents, counsellors and those planning to work with children....
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