Masters student Qiniso Sithole is running the Comrades Marathon to help graduates trapped by student debt access the degrees they have already earned and move forward with their lives. Read about how you can support Qiniso’s race: https://t.co/JppTZJyZNV
#UniversityOfPretoria #UPGivingMatters2026
We have a first report of of a potentially devastating maize pathogen in South Africa 🌽🇿🇦:
Clavibacter nebraskensis causing Goss's wilt in maize! Government, industry, academia and the NGRP are working together on solutions!
@UPnasagric@UPTuks@StellenboschUni@Fabiteam1
📢We're hiring!
We have a job opening at our Biocontrol Facility for an enthusiastic and motivated Technical Assistant to work with our insect colonies. 🪲🔍 If you or someone you know is interested, please see details below.
📅Applications close on 16 October.
Ms @MasandyJ kicks off our 5 minute speed talks with her presentation on the TPCP extension team and it's connection to national surveillance 🌲🔍
#TPCP2024
Prof. Sanushka Naidoo talks about the latest progress in understanding and applying the genetics of tree-pathogen interactions! 🌳⚔️ These insights pave the way for innovative strategies in forestry disease management and tree health preservation. #TPCP2024
With my 2 month old napping on my chest, my 4yr old playing outside, and the Mrs. is out doing her hair, I figured hey, let's do a thread on
"The common errors Tenderprenuer make when building roads in Mpumalanga"
In the words of the guru himself @iamkoshiek
A Thread
Field surveillance is crucial in managing plant disease. Our TPCP team in partnership with @CropWatchAfrica, @ICFR_SA and @environmentza has been working on a large-scale project monitoring the main pests and pathogens affecting plantation forests of #eucalypts, #pine and #wattle
We are living in fear at Krugersdorp and surrounding areas. Basotho walk with AK-47s daylight and rape women in groups. The police are trying but they do not have the resources and support from the higher authority which makes it difficult for the police to assist this side.
PowerPoint presentations are required for almost every job out there. Here's a list of resources to sharpen your skills and upgrade your slides from the appendix to the main deck [THREAD] 👩🏾💻
Master psychology and you can print money at will.
Sadly, most people don't know how or where to start.
Here are 14 documentaries that will teach you more about psychology than a four-year degree:
NetCare says that there is shortage of nurses, Pravin Gordhan says there is a shortage of engineering and technical skills at Eskom, and Joe Phaahla says there is a shortage of doctors.
SA has 46% unemployment rate. Something is very fundamentally wrong in this country.
I’ve just closed my laundry business. The turn around time has changed completely, so it’s no longer profitable for me. I can’t even begin with the bakery. Thank you @Eskom_SA