
Over the past three years, the Group has invested more than R50 million in its bursary programme, supporting over 630 students across South Africa.
“For ambitious students ready to embark on their career journey with one of Africa’s leading innovative and inclusive employers, the Shoprite Group bursary offers an unparalleled opportunity to realise their potential,” emphasises Lindsey Joseph, Head of Group Talent Solutions at the Shoprite Group.
The Group was crowned the 2024 Employer of Choice in the retail category by the South African Graduate Employers Association (SAGEA) – based on the feedback from 2,717 graduates surveyed in its 2024 Candidate Insights Study. Participants…
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Bitter koud — very cold. An Afrikaans phrase meaning ‘bitter cold’, often used to describe the cold weather during winter.Example: “Oh, my gosh! It’s bitter koud outside!”
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Is it? – Is that so? [iz-zit] A basic conversational word that can be inserted at various points in any conversation, meaning “oh, wow!” or “Is that so?” It can also be used when you don’t really feel like talking and don’t want to be rude but want to seem as if you’re listening. Example: “Last week we went on a game drive! Sho my bru! We saw loads of antelope!” “Is it, hey!”