About FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar FirstRand Limited was founded in 1970 as a specialist investment bank by GT Ferreira, Laurie Dippenaar and Paul Harris. FirstRand has its portfolio of operating franchises namely, First National Bank (FNB), Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), Wesbank and Ashburton Investments. FNB (First National Bank) offers retail and commercial banking products and services such as mortgage loans, credit and
About Rhodes University John Davidson Educational Trust Postgraduate students interested to further pursue their studies in Commerce, Management, and Engineering at UCT can apply for financial assistance or the bursary offered by the John Davidson Educational Trust. These students can get funds either for specific grants for board and lodging, tuition, and other types of
About UNISA The University of South Africa (UNISA) is the largest university in the country, with over 400, 000 students taking courses from its colleges or affiliates. One of the primary objectives of the institution is to transform the landscape of South African education. This mission is accomplished by providing accessible academic opportunities to both
About The University of South Africa (UNISA) The University of South Africa (UNISA) is one of the biggest tertiary institutions on the continent. The school has six major campuses around the country, as well as an established branch in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Its alumni comprise of notable figures such as Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond
About the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) The National Disaster Management Center is responsible for the mitigation and management of local and national disasters. It accomplishes this task through establishing effective preventative measures and response systems. The division works in conjunction with the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCOG). Its primary objective is to promote coordination
About the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development A unified development initiative combining the actions of initiation, facilitation, coordination, and implementation for rural expansion, is underway by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) in South Africa. The Department’s dynamics include corporate governance and service perfection within the boundaries of
About Toyota Tsusho Africa Toyota Tsusho Africa (Pty) Ltd (TTAF) was established in 1999 as a trading and supply-chain solution provider. TTAF has now diversified and it comprises of ‘Mobility’, ‘Life & Community’ and ‘Resource & Environment’ capabilities, strategically located to ensure excellent service and optimal delivery output to the customers. The strategy of Toyotsu
About South African National Space Agency (SANSA) The South African National Space Agency Act, 36 of 2008, mandated the establishment of a National Space Agency to provide for the promotion and use of space and cooperation in space-related activities, foster research in space science, advance scientific engineering through human capital and support the creation of
About the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) It was the French Huguenot who settled in the Western Cape that identified its valleys as ideal for the growth of grapes and production of wine. Since then, South Africa has developed a reputation for growing some of the finest table grapes in the world. SATI is
About Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa The Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA) was formed in 1946, however, shaped its history way back 1885, when a group of 7 pharmacists established the South African Pharmaceutical Association. The Society aims to promote the professional, educational and economic interests of its members as well as of the pharmaceutical profession, encourage
