01 November 2007 – Labour

Today on Sakhisizwe we spoke to Dr. Raymond Patel CEO of the Manufacturing Engineering and Related Services Seta who is also part of the committee running the Artisan training program. According to reports there is an immense skills shortage within the Metal and Engineering industry in the Western Cape. But that will be a thing of the past thanks to a pilot project that was launched to provide skills for 150 new apprentices through an artisan training project. If you would like to know more about the training program send your questions to info@merceta.co.za or call (011) 484 9310

Advocate Ardiel Theunissen who is a Debt Counsellor from Credit Matters explained to listeners what debt counselling is all about and also why so many people are caught up in debt. It has recently been reported that household debt in South Africa takes up to 76.8% of ones income, this means that out of every R100 spent, R76.80 goes towards paying debt. What have recently been implemented are people who are trained to help others handle their debt more responsibly and Advocate Theunissen is one of those people. For more information contact Credit Matters on 021 419 9191 or visit www.creditmatters.co.za

And our last interview was with Wesley Diphoko – Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Next Billionaire Club. The Club was designed to empower young people with business information by inculcating the entrepreneurship spirit. They are inviting graduates and students to use their education effectively during the holiday season by starting and running their own businesses. The participants will be expected to start a business and make a profit during the holiday season. This year the challenge will focus on the following sectors: Film, Music, Fashion and ICT. For more information you can send an email to admin@nextbillionaire.co.za, alternatively visit www.nextbillionaire.co.za.

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