Changing careers can be an exciting opportunity for personal and professional growth. As reported by Forbes Magazine, more people are embracing career change today than they did in previous years. Also see: 5 Ways to level up your career in a hybrid workplace Whether you are seeking a better work-life balance, higher earning potential, or a […]
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Jabulile Maselani is a self-taught seamstress whose 20-year career has seen her work on popular movies and television shows. She shares what her job entails, and why she enjoys it. By: Kwanele Mathebula Pictures: Supplied I began sewing when I was in high school. I was born and bred in Jabulani, Soweto. When I was […]
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You’ve probably heard a lot about the fourth industrial revolution, but are still unsure about what it is and how it will affect you. Gugulethu Mhlungu makes sense of it all. A lot has has been much said and written about the fourth industrial revolution (4IR). Certainly, from a government perspective 4IR seems to be […]
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No one wants to consider that they will ever be retrenched. But, the reality is that as the country’s economy struggles, retrenchments are becoming more commonplace. Gugulethu Mhlungu finds out what your rights are, and how to prepare for this possibility. From mining to media companies, news of thousands of jobs being at risk of […]
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Sakhumzi Maqubela (48) opened the first restaurant on the iconic Vilakazi Street in Orlando, Soweto, 18 years ago. He shares his inspiring story of entrepreneurship with Kwanele Mathebula. Pictures Peter Whitfield My parents inspired my passion for business. I was born in Meadowlands, Soweto, and my family moved to Orlando in 1979. My parents were […]
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Nontwenhle Mchunu (35) is South Africa’s first black chocolatier. She shares how she’s educating local chocolate lovers one taste bud at a time. By Kwanele Mathebula Pictures Peter Whitfield I’ve always wanted to be an entrepreneur. I was born and raised in a large family in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal. Growing up, I was exposed to a […]
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Palesa Mokubung is the first African fashion designer to collaborate with retail giant, H&M. She shares how she achieved this incredible feat for her clothing label, Mantsho. By Kwanele Mathebula Picture supplied My mother noticed my creative spirit and nurtured it from a young age. She encouraged me to express myself through creating things such […]
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Despite some progress in law and culture, women continue to face varying discrimination in the workplace as many organisations remain slow to transform on gender issues. Gugulethu Mhlungu finds out what your rights are in the workplace Pictures: XX Your rights as a working mom When Nokukhanya Gumede discovered that she was pregnant, 18 months […]
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The job market is tough – so, make sure you have brushed up on your interview skills before the first meeting. But remember that the interview is also your opportunity to find out more about your prospective employer, the prevailing company culture and your potential opportunities for advancement. So here are a few things to […]
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