In this BizTakeouts interview we speak to Zak Haeri, managing director and Nicolet Pienaar, head of market insights at GfK South Africa, to find out more about the latest market changes and trends, how consumer behaviour is changing, and the importance of real-time access to the latest data and intelligent automation....

Professor Beatrys Lacquet, the director and head of Wits Plus, talks about the role of short courses in aligning the needs of business as well as the importance of language proficiency to complement evolving and new job roles.

Jade Carlisle, the business unit director, and Craig Miles, the creative director of Hellosquare, share insights of the brand new Facebook Tinkies Milk Tart flavour launch as well as how the campaign was created, implemented and reached award-winning success….

Professor Beatrys Lacquet, the director and head of Wits Plus, delves into some of the Language department’s courses, why language skills and development are so important for business, as well as the evolution of language in the digital age, and the rapid growth and demand for South African Sign language (SASL) in businesses and organisations….

Corne Venter, CEO of the retail and rental division of Motus South Africa, discusses the launch of digital brand Motus.cars, the new emotive brand campaign, as well as the importance of having a real dealer network behind all of their cars….

Bradley Pulford, VP and managing director for HP Africa, discusses HP’s leadership goals, how the company is bridging the gap between youth and education as well as the reasoning behind the Africa First Time Buyer campaign and how it came to be.

Professor Beatrys Lacquet, the director and head of Wits Plus, discusses the benefits of investing in education, the flexibility of studying a degree part-time, as well as some useful study methods and tips.

This Women’s Month, Mitcheline Williams and Claire Voges, both Student Wellness Managers at IIE Rosebank College, discuss the increased focus on mental health in both the education environment and the workplace, as well as the impact that Covid-19 has had on general wellness, and the particularly challenging times women are facing.

Sivuka Youth is a South African youth development partner addressing the far too large unemployment gap in SA through novel youth coaching, work readiness training and recruitment for youth. In this BizTakeouts interview Ashalia Maharajh, the founder and director of Sivuka Youth, discusses the company’s introspective, self-first approach to fundamental topics to develop SA's youth and tackle unemployment.

Lillian Bususu, the graduate placement manager at IIE Rosebank College, shares her top job interview tips, including the different types of interviews you can expect, what goes into proper preparation, common questions asked as well as what to avoid….

This Youth Month, Sam Gqomo, founding director of the Womandla Foundation, shares with us how the organisation is striving towards its mission of informing, empowering and equipping women and girls with the tools and skills necessary to live out their destiny. Womandla is a non-profit company that seeks to bridge the gender gap in Africa, empowering women to attain their own economic development, while also uplifting their communities and society at large. To meet its objectives, Womandla collaborates with other organisations to promote social innovation, public education, community enrichment and transformation....

IIE Rosebank College alumni Zanele Zulu discusses her journey with the college, how she started her business and what keeps her motivated on her entrepreneurial journey.