Choosing an IT career can be tricky because there are many possible paths to choose from. But the good news is if you want to work in the IT industry, there’s never been a better time than now! Jaco Voigt chats to Natasha Nel - a Talent Specialist from Mecer Inter-Ed, as they simplify choosing a path and getting started with training in the world of IT. Brought to you by Catalytic.

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These days, it’s no longer sufficient to think of network security as an issue for the IT department to take care of. In recent years we have seen the topic of network security move from the IT department to the boardroom. Jaco Voigt chats to Stephan Krynauw, Chief Technology Officer from Snode, as they cover topics on developing an awareness of the threats and taking basic precautions on how to find and fix them inside a business network, and keep the doors and windows closed for the attackers. Brought to you by Catalytic.

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An increase in snares found at the Noordhoek wetland is causing the death of hundreds of animals. What is most concerning, is the evidence of struggle and painful death the animals suffer. Snares are indiscriminate, no animal is safe from them. Karoline Hanks, who manages the non-profit community Project Noordhoeked, talks to Jaco Voigt about the snares in the Noordhoek wetland and the increase in the numbers discovered recently. Find out what the biggest hurdle is for the team, and how you can get involved in the project to help. You can also contact the team on Facebook - ‘Project Noordhoeked’, and on Instagram @projectnoordhoeked to find out more. Brought to you by Catalytic.

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How can you make your business email more secure? It's terrifying how easy it is to be bait to phishing and malicious email spam. Deceptive phishing is popular with cybercriminals, as it is far easier to trick someone into clicking a malicious link in a seemingly legitimate phishing email than it is to break through a computer's defences. Jaco Voigt chats to co-founders Warren Baker and Rod Pearce from The Packet Hub about the role of the end user, how they can be involved in the process, and how you can improve your email security. Brought to you by Catalytic.

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With the ever-changing laws and processes, anxiety and stress can be very overwhelming for many immigrants. For the individuals, the risks on long-term investments and business opportunities in South Africa becomes a reality – which is difficult to grasp. Prestige Immigration Services are the experts at identifying the correct visa or permit to apply for - based on a candidate’s credentials - and providing guidance on the entire process, thereby taking away that additional stress from your move to South Africa. Jaco Voigt chats to Christine Mutsau, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Prestige Immigration Services, about her journey in the immigration law space - visas, resident permits, and immigration services.

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Chat Commerce is much more than a chatbot or live chat experience. It entails the full commerce journey from product discovery and placing orders, to making payments, tracking deliveries, chatting to a live agent, resolving issues and providing feedback. A global leader in chat commerce has paved the way for companies to go where their customers are and serve them on chat apps such as SMS, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger. Jaco Voigt chats to Werner Lindemann from Clickatell about how Chat Commerce works, and how brands can easily integrate into the chat apps that their customers use and love. Brought to you by Catalytic.

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Find out what happens when J’Something, a multi-award winning South African entertainer, is forced to be indoors. A full night out in town with J’Something's 'Artistry’ - his new and upcoming restaurant. Inspired by the Roots of Africa and located in the heart of Sandton City, J’Something brings a cultural platform to express the classics, where you can experience the best of the culinary, cinematic, theatrical, and musical arts. Jaco Voigt chats to J’Something, as he ventures into this new journey to create a platform to connect people with art and food. Brought to you by Catalytic.

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There are certain things humans are good at, but security is often not one of them! As more of our lives become digital, the chances of companies and individuals falling victim to ransomware and data exfiltration grows every year. Did you know that South Africa is globally ranked as one of the most vulnerable countries when it comes to cybercrime. Jaco Voigt speaks to AX Xenios about what ransomware and data exfiltration is, why it is hard to detect, and why you should have it on your radar in the new cybersecurity world. Brought to you by Catalytic.

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From mixing product formulas manually in her kitchen, to the My Abby Range™ becoming an international, award-winning holistic beauty product using Abyssinian oil for hair, skin and nails beauty range - Jaco chats to Robyn Kramer. They explore her journey of 18 years in the wellness industry, and seven years developing her passion for a natural organic solution to finding a holy grail for simple and pure beauty products. Robyn’s journey to develop her own brand started with the humble beginnings of retail, repping, sales and hard work... to formulating a winning beauty range with gorgeous branding and packaging, and plans to add baby products soon. Brought to you by Catalytic.

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The convenience of home-based tutoring with online whiteboards, and the opportunity to record your lessons has seen a shift in lessons, as almost 80% of tutoring is now done online. Virtual tutoring has also embraced the use of international skills from tutors abroad, and vice versa. This platform is not only beneficial to the student being tutored, but also offers work experience and extra money to tutors. Jaco Voigt chats to Aubrey Turner from Teach Me 2 about all things tutoring - a specialised tutoring service that helps you find the perfect tutor fit for a Grade 1 scholar or University student (and everything in between). Doing matric this year? Look out for the discounted campaign offering in the next few days! Brought to you by Catalytic.

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