Rising on the Wings of Hope
POPUP’s theme for 2024 was Hope: Revealed, Restored and Released. It’s a polarising concept. You either love it because it oozes potential, or you hate it because it is fluffy…
Developing Community as a Strategic Asset
In our work, people are the point. Our activities, interventions, and objectives are centred around unlocking and harnessing two profound potentials within the human spirit: agency and creativity. Together, these…
Celebrating a Powerful Partnership: Savage Jooste & Adams and POPUP Invest in Our Youth
The relationship between POPUP and Savage, Jooste & Adams (SJA) is best described as win-win. In many sectors, skills development is often viewed as merely a box-ticking exercise or a…
POPUP 25th Celebration and Auction Event: A Night to Remember
On June 12, 2024, POPUP celebrated its 25th anniversary. The evening was filled with joy, generosity, and an inspiring sense of community, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Monte…
POPUP Impact Returns 2023
The last two years have been characterised by significant changes at POPUP in almost every dimension. We have navigated leadership changes and refocussed our strategy and structure to align with…
Embarking on the Skills Journey: A Radio Odyssey of Growth and Impact
As co-hosts of Skills Journey and proud members of POPUP, an organisation dedicated to shaping tomorrow's workforce, Emile Raubenheimer and I have embarked on an exhilarating expedition, delving into the…
Effective Communication as an Investment Priority for the Workforce of Tomorrow
Effective communication is of paramount importance in the modern marketplace. As one of the foundational Meta Skills it is an indicator of employee capacity to contribute to your organisation. We…
“Investing in Our Youth for a Better Future,” The realities of the English language in South Africa
In South Africa, we have the challenge of 11 official languages. It is a significant factor in distinguishing English skills levels of the workforce. 90% of society hears a different…
Meta Skills: The Building Blocks of Workplace Performance
What would change in your organisation if each of your employees could conform to five simple statements?
Empowering Dreams: The Transformative Journey of Enterprise Development for NEETs – From Challenges to Triumphs
Enterprise Development is a journey of empowerment, where individuals, once sidelined by circumstance, are given the tools to not only dream but to realize those dreams in the form of sustainable businesses.