Vega, a brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), will host its next open day on Saturday, 4 August 2018. Vega invites learners, parents and working professionals to attend its next open day for the year, taking place at Vega campuses nationwide on Saturday, 4 August 2018. The open day will give prospective […]
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Andre de Jager: Young creative on the move
André de Jager, a semi-finalist in this year’s Adobe Design Achievement Awards, is one half of the creative team behind SMILE, a campaign aimed at driving social change among South Africa’s youth. As a former student of Vega (a brand of The Independent Institute of Education – The IIE), de Jager took part in the […]
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Epson announces its first #EpsonEntrepreneur winner
Davy Moussana, a 27-year-old engineer from Johannesburg with a passion for helping learners excel in maths and science, has been announced as the winner of the 2018 #EpsonEntrepreneur campaign. Moussana launched his mathematics and science tutoring business, Thebe Tutors, in 2017, and recently added Seopa Sengwe, a not-for-profit programme that includes a set of academic bootcamps […]
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Vega students named finalists in the 2018 Capitec Challenge
A team of four second-year students at Vega (a brand of The Independent Institute of Education – The IIE) made it to the final round of the Capitec Challenge, placing second overall and beating a host of strong senior competition from other schools across the Western Cape. By maintaining a strict focus upon its business […]
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Ruby and the Powerpals make kids electricity wise
Ruby and the Powerpals is an educational resource designed by Eskom in partnership with branded content specialists Creatrix to teach young children about saving electricity in the most creative way possible through love of reading. The well-known story collection introduces children aged 5 to 7 to Ruby, a sweet little girl who learns about electricity […]
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Education in SA’s design and creative industries mirrors the world’s best!
Harry Kalmer, Faculty Head: Creative Brand Communication at the AAA School of Advertising Johannesburg Campus recently travelled to Denmark where he was invited by the Brecht House Foundation. He also travelled to Copenhagen, to study the Danish approach to preparing students for a career in the creative industries. In a country that is as famous […]
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Brand submissions for the 2018 Vega Brand Challenge now open
Brand submissions for the 2018 Vega Brand Challenge now open When brands encounter a challenge, they generally turn to the professionals for creative help – from strategic brand planning to multimedia design and copywriting, experience and reputation are everything. For this reason, brands tend to place their trust in the tried and tested agencies and […]
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South Africa has produced some of the most talented tech entrepreneurs in the world, from Mark Shuttleworth, founder of the Ubuntu Project – a popular Linux-based operating system and the first African to travel to space – to Elon Musk, world-renowned tech entrepreneur and the brains behind Tesla’s electronic car model. While their stories are […]
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Sweet! Gen Next gives Engen the Thumbs Up
Engen has again been voted the “Coolest Petroleum Brand” in the Sunday Times Generation Next awards. This is the ninth consecutive year that South Africa’s youth have backed Engen, reaffirming the company’s uncontested brand leadership and market strength. With youth development playing a central role in Engen’s social investment, and sponsorship initiatives, the company remains […]
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Tribeca welcomes three interns to its 2018 internship programme
Tribeca Public Relations (Tribeca) has welcomed Crystelle Laljith, Lerato Mokoena and Minkateko Babane to its 2018 internship programme. Tribeca’s six-month internship programme includes full-time, on-the-job training with a dedicated, multi-skilled consultant team, combined with SETA-accredited NQF Level 5 training that covers leadership and emotional intelligence in the workplace. “Tribeca believes that internships should afford workplace […]
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