Free online digital skills courses revive hope and careers

Through our partnership with Microsoft, Lutendo Mabogo completed several online courses and significantly strengthened her position as a job seeker. In December, Lutendo begins her new full-time job as a retail customer service specialist. Read more here https://bit.ly/2IOioMd Facebook Instagram Linkedin
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“Never give up.” Words of wisdom from Jabulile Makhaya

After matriculating in 2013, Jabulile spent long periods unable to find work. Despite her dire circumstances, Jabulile, who hails from Kanana Park in Johannesburg, wanted to improve her life and as a result, enrolled for a degree at the University of South Africa. Still, she...
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Saying YES to his future: Themba Ntsele

Themba is a 21-year-old driven young man from Orange Farm. He completed his Matric in 2017, enrolled at a university but then withdrew after being unable to keep up with the demands of the course. In 2018, Themba became part of Career Development Programme with...
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CAREER EXPO/ ALUMNI DAY

This year, for the second time, the Alumni Day will feature a career expo. The expo will provide an opportunity for our Alumni members to interact, engage and network with cooperate, government, non- governmental organizations, academic and youth agencies to plan for their career goals...
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RISING STARS AWARDS

For the second year running, we’ll be recognising seven candidates in the Alumni Programme for their one year contributions and dedication in leading and organizing the Alumni Programme in their centres. Award Categories Leadership Excellence Award 2020Awarded to an Alumni Committee member for demonstrating outstanding...
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Meet Warren Radebe

Warren’s boundless energy and infectious laughter, he infuses the Alumni Network with enthusiasm and a sense of purpose – mainly to consistently explore opportunities for learning and giving back.“I’m passionate about motivating, engaging and coaching young people to realize their utmost potential,” says Warren, who...
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Lutendo Mabogo and this is my story

My name is Lutendo and when I was looking for an opportunity to enhance myself, learn computer skills and also get mentorship in entrepreneurship, I came across Africa Tikkun. I was tired of trying to apply for jobs and always facing rejection. Finding out that...
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What I learned from the GSI Customer Service and Sales Representative learning pathway

It was really a great honour and opportunity to have taken part in the Microsoft Global Skills Initiative (GSI) Customer Service and Sales Representative course. This online course, conducted via LinkedIn, was one of the many learning pathways on offer. It was great for me...
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International Equal Pay Day, the most ludicrous day of all by Onyi Nwaneri

International Equal Pay Day, the most ludicrous day of all by Onyi Nwaneri Today is International Equal Pay Day, the most ludicrous day on the global calendar. How can it be that, in the year 2020, people continue to earn more because of their gender?...
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Women in Business Series: Nontokozo Nene

Women in Business Series: Nontokozo Nene As one of our board members, Nontokozo Nene is part of the Afrika Tikkun Services family. As the CEO of FI Consulting which provides B-BBEE advisory services for a range of sectors, Nontokozo has keen insight into what it...
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Women in Business Series: Logamal Ramiah

Women in Business Series: Logamal Ramiah Logamal Ramiah is the Group Chief Financial Officer at Optimi Learning, an organisation providing accessible learning solutions for individuals, corporates and the public sector. Logamal encourages women to be courageous and step forward in order to make a difference....
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Mpho Cheryl Mudziwa and this is my story

Mpho Cheryl Mudziwa and this is my story. My name is Mpho Cheryl Mudziwa (25), and I am a member of Alexandra’s Afrika Tikkun centre Career Development Programme (CDP) Work Readiness Program. Months ago, I was unemployed and hopeless after just completing my studies. I...
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Serving up the best: Ndalamo’s wins event

Ndalamo’s events company wins big at the 2020 Business Summit Ndalamo Tshishonga could not have dreamt that her eagerness to plan events for her family and friends could have developed into a thriving career. The 27-year-old, originally from Limpopo, would happily take responsibility for planning...
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Women in Business Series: Jayshree Naidoo

Women in Business Series: Jayshree Naidoo Jayshree Naidoo is a thought-leader, entrepreneur, cancer-survivor and CEO of YIEDI, a company focusing on innovation, entrepreneurship and digital solutions. In 2020, Jayshree was identified as one of the Top 500 African Doers by Tropics Magazine. We value her...
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Women in Business Series: Adele Naidoo

Women in Business Series: Adele Naidoo Adele Naidoo is Head of Human Resources at JoJo, a company producing safe water and storage tank solutions. Adele offers tips on how to truly level the playing field for women to climb the career ladder. She also shares...
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Women in Business Series: Natalie Knight

Women in Business Series: Natalie Knight collector and documenter of Ndebele and Shangaan art, admitted attorney, curator of We Love Mandela exhibition at South Africa House, London in 2013 Are you satisfied with South Africa’s efforts in regards to empowering and promoting female artists? I...
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Women in Business Series: Nthabiseng Thaba

Women in Business Series: Nthabiseng Thaba Nthabiseng Thaba says we must be willing to learn from the bottom up and get our hands dirty. As the HR Business Partner at Leroy Merlin, she’s the perfect person to give advice on career development. She talks to...
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Lebohang Mkhwanazi Wins Big

Lebohang Mkhwanazi Wins Big at The Annual Afrika Tikkun Services Alumni Business Summit 2020 That three of the four top spots at the Annual Alumni Business Summit 2020 were snapped up by women, aligns perfectly with Afrika Tikkun Services’ month-long celebration of women’s achievements in...
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Women in Business Series: Sue-Ann Huyser

Women in Business Series: Sue-Ann Huyser As a General Manager of Synthesis, a solutions-drive tech company, Sue-Ann Huyser is making waves in a traditionally male-dominated industry. We chatted to her about cracking the proverbial glass ceiling.Does being a woman influence the way you lead in...
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ORIEL CAMPBELL

ADVANCED DIPLOMA MULTIMEDIA My name is Oriel Campbell and I am an Advanced Diploma Multimedia Technology Student at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) for 2020.During this trying time of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone is anxious and unsure of what tomorrow might bring. But...
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