Artworks by deceased South African artist Helen Martins. The cultural and creative industries are key for social and economic development. EPA/Kim Ludbrook There is growing international interest in the potential of the cultural and creative industries to drive sustainable development and create inclusive job opportunities. An indication of this is a recent set of UNESCO … [Read more...] about Why art and culture contribute more to an economy than growth and jobs | The Conversation
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Home Affairs incompetence causes refugees to lose jobs, money and bank accounts
The Department of Home Affairs’ foreshore office has been accused of turning away refugees since September 2015 without assisting them because the department has lost their files. Some refugees have consequently lost their jobs and had their bank accounts frozen. Read more on: News … [Read more...] about Home Affairs incompetence causes refugees to lose jobs, money and bank accounts
Cut jobs at Bokoni platinum mine
David McKay reports that platinum producer Atlatsa Resources is to close two shafts and cut jobs at its Bokoni Platinum Mine as part of a plan with its joint venture partner, Anglo American Platinum, to keep the company afloat. The firm, which owns 51% of Bokoni, said it had issued a so-called Section 189A notice […] The post Cut jobs at Bokoni platinum mine appeared … [Read more...] about Cut jobs at Bokoni platinum mine
Couple who quit their jobs to travel the world end up scrubbing toilets for money
All that glitters is not gold on Instagram. The bloggers behind this breathtaking photo revealed in a blog post Monday that they’ve been scrubbing toilets and picking up cow dung, among other things, to buy food during their time abroad. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free Press Release. Click … [Read more...] about Couple who quit their jobs to travel the world end up scrubbing toilets for money
Chanel Cartell and Stevo Dirnberger quit jobs to travel around the …
From staying in a 70cm-wide pod in Berlin to bedding down in Tokyo’s capsule tower: The best micro holiday homes on Airbnb exclusively revealed Parents’ fury at being kicked off flight after their autistic son, 8, cried uncontrollably and vomited on himself before take-off Rioting football fans who caused a 1MILLION worth of damage to iconic Rome fountain will not … [Read more...] about Chanel Cartell and Stevo Dirnberger quit jobs to travel around the …