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Education & Training Opportunities

Gauteng Nursing Applications 2027: Who Qualifies, APS Requirements And How To Apply Before 30 October

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The Gauteng Department of Health is accepting applications for the Gauteng College of Nursing 2027 Student Nurse Intake, with the deadline set for 30 October 2026. South African citizens who reside and matriculated in Gauteng can apply for the Diploma in Nursing at four college campuses, provided they meet the academic and eligibility requirements. Applications must be submitted online, are free of charge and involve compulsory assessments before candidates can be considered for admission.

Technology

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026: Gauteng Warns Of Cybercrime Risks As Online Threats Evolve

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Gauteng’s Department of e-Government, Research and Development convened a Cybersecurity Summit in Johannesburg on Friday, 9 October 2026, to address threats to government systems, residents’ personal information and digital services. The event, organised in partnership with Microsoft, brought together government leaders, cybersecurity experts and technology stakeholders as South Africa observes Cybersecurity Awareness Month throughout October. The discussions were intended to strengthen cybercrime prevention, incident response and public confidence in government services following a security incident referenced by Gauteng MEC Bonginkosi Dhlamini.

Finance

El Niño Could Push Up Food Prices In South Africa In 2027 As Drought Risks Grow

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South African households could face higher food prices in 2027 as a strengthening El Niño weather pattern threatens the country’s next summer harvest. Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) chief economist Wandile Sihlobo has warned that hotter, drier conditions could affect crops planted from October 2026, with the impact potentially reaching supermarket shelves from mid 2027. For Gauteng consumers, the concern is that maize products and other everyday groceries could become more expensive despite food inflation remaining relatively low in 2026.