The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) will be celebrating Nelson Mandela Day on 18 July, through various activations and campaigns to mark the international icon’s 95th birthday.

The biggest challenge facing South Africa’s disadvantaged youth is education. Section 29 of the Constitution guarantees “everyone” the right to a basic education and further education, which the state, “through reasonable measures, must make progressively available and accessible”.

In an effort to grow and foster the local economy and develop business within South Africa, Business Partners Limited, a specialist risk finance company for formal small and medium enterprises (SMEs), has earmarked more than R1 billion for the advancement of SMEs within the region for the upcoming 2013 / 2014 year.

Government is spending an enormous 21% of the national budget on education, but turning the situation around needs involvement from the private sector, too. Fortunately, South African business is investing significantly in direct interventions in education. 

With the scarcity of jobs on both the African continent and abroad, it is essential for African business professionals to select a business school that holds one or more international accreditations, as this will ensure the quality of education on which they will build their future career.