Category: Perception

Perception from the author’s (mis)comprehension

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So you want in on the training, huh? For Business (1/3)

Earlier this morning, I got a call from a friend, Jobe, who wants in on training. Like most other people who contact me on this matter, the primary driver is usually a belief that there is money to be made. But no idea on where to start.

As a risk mitigation mechanism, I prefer to blog over providing information exclusively to those who have my contact details. I suspect there is an ethical risk in sharing information exclusively with those close to me if it relates to my work. By posting it in the blog, it becomes readily available to everyone and anyone. Continue reading “So you want in on the training, huh? For Business (1/3)”

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South Africans and studying abroad

This text is intentional written for ease of reference, so that those who may need it maybe directed here. The following disclaimers are important;

  1. The information provided here is not exhaustive, it has to be read with other information available in primary sources, and/or from those more knowledgable than the author of this text.
  2. The content of this post is largely the comprehension, and analysis, of the author, and not the official position of the relevant department or government.
  3. If you prefer the official position of the department, you may stop reading here and go to http://www.internationalscholarships.dhet.gov.za/FAQ.html where you will also find the contact details of the person whose job it is to provide you with the information you might be looking for.
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TVET College Council Nominations – Part 2

The term of office of TVET College Council Ministerial Appointees came to an end on 30 October 2018 in 4 provinces, i.e. Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu Natal and Limpopo. The nomination of Ministerial Appointees for Council members in those provinces closed on 31 August 2018, and most Councils have since been appointed.

The term of office of TVET College Council Ministerial Appointees for the remaining provinces; Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, Western Cape, North West, and Gauteng, ends in March and April 2019. Thus the nominations opened this week (02 December 2018), with the above advertisement appearing, among others, in the Sunday Times. The nominations will close on Monday, 14 January 2019. Continue reading “TVET College Council Nominations – Part 2”

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Stepping on the toe allowance

One of the least known facts is how territorial the government bureaucracy is. While a negative connotation may be inferred in that observation, there are good reasons why the work of each person ought to be demarcated from that of their colleagues.

For example, I am not necessarily a communication professional nor a designated official to communicate any government information. However, I often, inadvertently, share some information with some people because my contact details are widely available on the internet, and I have an obligation, as far as reasonably possible, to respond when contacted. Continue reading “Stepping on the toe allowance”