The Marina Garden at TSIBA House

Audrey Hepburn (1929 – 1993) once quoted “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow”.  One can only be inspired by the life and legacy of this remarkable person, most notably for her considerable work for the international children’s relief organization UNICEF. It is however the spirit of this particular Audrey Hepburn quotation that captures the beautiful garden that …

“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened”

TSIBA’s relationship with the Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences in Bavaria, Germany near Munich continues to flourish and grow. TSIBA and Rosenheim have had a 4-week joint programme Bilateral Cultural exchange and 2 Summer School Workshops, hosted in Rosenheim; and this year the 2nd Bilateral is underway. In 2017, Maryam Haywood and Tarryn Julies we were given the opportunity …

12th Annual NU Programme

TSIBA Business School and Northeastern University (USA) students have successfully partnered up for 12 consecutive years to host the NU Programme in South Africa. The programmes’ objective is to integrate cultural learning and experiences as well as give free business consultation to small businesses around Cape Town. Through this programme, 4 entrepreneurs were awarded R 20 000 each as part …

Best reading apps you should start using now

In an interview, acclaimed writer, feminist and genius Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie admitted that the one advice she gives aspiring writers in her workshops is “to read and read and read. I’m a believer in reading, to see the wide range of what’s been written. I’m also a believer in reading what you dislike at least once, just to know. I …

5 interesting things about Lizel van Biene

By Clotilde Angelucci TSiBA on 05 Sep 2018 TSIBA is thrilled to welcome the new Faculty Manager Lizel van Biene, who started her position at TSiBA on Monday, the 3rd September 2018. Although very busy at work, Lizel kindly managed to find some time to chat with us about herself and her passions. Can you tell us a bit about your background? …

TSIBA Grad Interns in Hamburg

  I recently completed a four-month work internship at Vartan Aviation in Hamburg, Germany, after I finished my last year at TSiBA in 2017. The opportunity came about when TSiBA negotiated a work internship abroad for one student to work at Vartan Aviation. This had not been in my original career plan as I had no passport, nor funds for …

My Experience of TSIBA Rites of Passage

  “I am a life-changer who adds value to the lives of everyone whose path I cross through means of inspiration” Ashura Arendse, BBA3 TSIBA Rites of Passage (ROP) wilderness leadership programme marks the biggest milestone in a student’s life which in essence is one of the last steps before graduation. It’s more than just a coming of age, consolidating …

60 seconds with Lundi Mkosi

  60 seconds with… is the opportunity to discover the bright alumni who make #OurTSiBA valuable! Find out about Lundi Mkosi! When did you study at TSiBA? I started at TSIBA in 2013 with HCBA and started the degree the following year in 2014. What is your favourite TSiBA memory? Constantly going for Hero Speaker session where we would get motivation …

Dear Future Entrepreneurs…

  On Adding value. It takes a village to raise a child. While this proverb’s origin is not very clear, its relevance shines not only through constant retweets and its appearance of a wide range of Inspiration collateral. TSiBA’s commitment to change lives through access to education and leadership is possible through a multi-disciplinary approach; this is amplified by holistic relationships …