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Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: News; Published: 09 March 2012; Last Updated: 25 February 2016

So you think you can invest? Register now for the 2012 JSE/Liberty Investment Challenge

Manage a R1 million portfolio and win great prizes

It’s that time of year again. Registrations for the 2012 edition of the JSE/Liberty Investment Challenge, kicking off in March, are now open. If you’re an ambitious South African high school learner or university student, fascinated by the world of investments, and are eager to take on the challenge of a lifetime, then the Investment Challenge is for you!

JSE/Liberty Investment Challenge

JSE/Liberty Investment Challenge

Bring your ‘A’ game and show your skills by managing a virtual portfolio of R1 million on the stock exchange – with no risk of losing actual money, of course. Through this simulated experience, you can learn to be money savvy and discover the value of long-term investments and savings. And perhaps even set yourself up for a career in finance.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: News; Published: 24 February 2012; Last Updated: 25 February 2016

Johannesburg / 24 February 2012

Public Practice Examination

Overall results

The Public Practice Examination (PPE) was written on Thursday, 24 November 2011 in 23 local venues and three international venues; Namibia, Swaziland and the United Kingdom. Of the 2054 aspirant accountants and auditors who wrote the PPE in 2011 (1952 in 2010), 1517 (1585 in 2010) passed resulting in a pass rate of 74% (81% in 2010). Of the 1707 candidates who wrote the examination for the first time, 1361 passed; resulting in a first time pass rate of 80%.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: News; Published: 08 November 2011; Last Updated: 08 February 2016

EOHM-IT, the managed services division of EOH, successfully implemented a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) skills development programme in conjunction with the ISETT SETA. The first 46 EOH M-IT employees graduated on Friday, 7 October 2011, and according to Sam Sibeko, the Operations Director at M-IT, plans are already in the pipeline for 2012.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: News; Published: 17 November 2011; Last Updated: 05 February 2016

- Winner of Jameson First Shot will receive a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to direct Kevin Spacey and work with his award winning production company -

Jameson Irish Whiskey is proud to announce the launch of a new short film competition with highly acclaimed actor, Kevin Spacey, and his company, Trigger Street Productions. Designed to discover talented screenwriters and directors from Russia, South Africa and the USA, Jameson First Shot comes with an incredible prize where one winner from each country will have their script made into a short film by Trigger Street Productions, starring Kevin Spacey.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: News; Published: 03 August 2011; Last Updated: 09 February 2016

Marvel Reveals New Ultimate Comics Spider-Man

Meet Miles Morales, the all-new Spider-Man debuting in Ultimate Comics Fallout #4

New York, NY—August 2nd, 2011—Pop culture history will be made tomorrow as Ultimate Comics Fallout #4 hits shelves and introduces readers to the all-new Ultimate Comics Spider-Man! That’s right, for the first time ever, someone other than Peter Parker will be Spider-Man! But, after the death of Peter Parker, who will rise up to defend the Ultimate Universe? Meet Miles Morales, a seemingly normal teenager from New York who will soon discover that with great power comes great responsibility…and even greater danger! But just what are the secrets behind Miles’ shocking abilities? What’s his connection to the original Spider-Man? And just why does he wear that costume? Courtesy of superstars Brian Michael Bendis and Sara Pichelli, Ultimate Comics Fallout #4 begins the story that’ll have everyone talking for years to come!