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𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 South Africa's history is fundamentally shaped by the struggle for human rights. From apartheid to democracy, the pursuit of equality has been central to our national identity. Today, as we address the challenges of our society, the commitment to...
What is Big Data? Understanding Big Data
𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 In today's digital age, data is being generated at an unprecedented rate. Every time you use your smartphone, browse the internet, or even shop online, you are contributing to the vast amount of...
International Day Of Women and Girls In Science
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a powerful partnership! STET and ORT SA are committed to empowering women in STEM through unique programs like Mathematics in the Classroom, Tech in the...
The Future of Work: What Jobs Will Look Like in 2030
Imagine waking up in 2030. Your coffee is brewed by a smart AI machine using water from air, your electric bike flies you to work, and your augmented reality glasses give you the latest weather and news updates. The world of work has transformed, and if the buzz at...
The Future Of Work: What Jobs Will Look like in 2030
Imagine waking up in 2030. Your coffee is brewed by a smart AI machine using water from air, your electric bike flies you to work, and your augmented reality glasses give you the latest weather and news updates. The world of work has transformed, and if the buzz at...
Mbongeni Student’s Triumphant Journey
Students from Mbongeni Mgugudu Secondary School in Tsakane, Johannesburg, have defied the odds, achieving a remarkable third-place finish in the prestigious World ORT YEP (Youth Entrepreneurship Program) competition. This achievement is especially noteworthy...
Embracing AI in Education: chatGPT, Google NotebookLM, and the future of learning
Embracing AI in Education: ChatGPT, Google NotebookLM, and the Future of Learning In today’s fast-paced world, staying up-to-date with technology trends is essential across all industries. The rapid evolution of AI and automation has not only transformed business...
Embracing AI in Education: ChatGPT, Google NotebookLM, and the future of learning
In today’s fast-paced world, staying up-to-date with technology trends is essential across all industries. The rapid evolution of AI and automation has not only transformed business operations but has also reshaped the skills required to thrive in various fields. The...
Embracing AI in Education: chatGPT, Google NotebookLM, and the future of learning
In today’s fast-paced world, staying up-to-date with technology trends is essential across all industries. The rapid evolution of AI and automation has not only transformed business operations but has also reshaped the skills required to thrive in various fields. The...
Empowering SMME’s: ORT SA’s Inspiring Visit to Zamde Projects
On June 25th, ORT SA had the incredible opportunity to visit Zamde Projects, an SMME that is part of our Business Mentorship and Compliance Programme in partnership with AEDF. Zamde Projects a contracted business of Damien Shipyards. For the past three years, Damien...
Bridging The Gap: How upskilling strengthens the Employment Entrepreneurship cycle
The economic landscape demands a workforce that is adaptable and skilled. Employment, entrepreneurship, and re-employment form a continuous cycle, and at each stage, relevant skills are the key to success. This article explores the link between these stages and the...
Resisting Instant Gratification In Your Journey to Succeed
Back in the 90s and early 00s, family dinners were a cornerstone of our daily routine. At 6 PM sharp, we'd gather around the dining table, greeted by my dad's heartfelt prayer before indulging in my mother's delicious cooking. Those evenings were more than just meals;...
Let Kids Code Shatters STEM Stereotypes
South Africa grapples with a significant shortage of skilled professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. This is particularly concerning for young girls, who are often steered away from these traditionally male-dominated careers....
Locked Out: The Struggle For The Right To Education
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights names education as a fundamental right for all. Yet, millions around the world remain locked out of classrooms, their dreams of learning stifled by factors beyond their control. One of the violations of this right occurs in...
Artificial Hearts – the complex bond between Human and AI
Artificial Hearts – the complex bond between human and AI Saying 'Please' and 'Thank you' to machines like Alexa and ChatGPT has become ordinary, raising intriguing questions about our emotional connections to artificial entities. Sci-fi movies, books, and games have...
Celebrating International Educational Day
Celebrating International Education Day We celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, different festivals, and many other occasions to mark special moments. International Education Day is equally important, though perhaps less recognized. A key factor that distinguishes...
December Message from ORT SA CEO
Dear Friends, Stakeholders, and Supporters, As the festive season of December draws near, a time filled with twinkling lights and warm gatherings, we are reminded of the theme of light that resonates so deeply with our diverse culture and our vision of lifelong...
South African Students Represent ORT South Africa at Scholas Programme in Sao Paulo, Brazil
South African Students Represent ORT South Africa at Scholas Programme in São Paulo, Brazil October 2023 – São Paulo, Brazil: Six exceptional King David High Schools students from South Africa embarked on a significant journey to São Paulo, Brazil, as representatives...
Route Monitoring and ORT SA Celebrate Young Innovators at Year-end Function
The remarkable strides made in coding education, the significant impact on gender equality, and the visionary projects that emerged from the Coding and Robotics initiative that has been made possible by the collaborative effort of Route Monitoring and ORT SA's, was...
MOVEMBER
As we step into November, it also marks the onset of ‘Movember’ - a global movement dedicated to raising awareness about men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health. Movember is not just about growing a moustache. It's about...
