Finding faith and strength in the criticism When Cassper Nyovest speaks about his journey, the tone is clear and grounded: what once felt like an attack now powers his purpose. Rising from Mahikeng to stadium-selling fame, he has shouldered criticism about his music, his image, and even his body. Rather than buckle, he has chosen […]
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“A Few Months Ago I Didn’t Even Have a Rand” Picture this: you’re in your early twenties, still dreaming, still waiting for your break. Then one day you walk into a BMW dealership and drop R2 million in cold, hard cash—just like that. This is exactly what a 21-year-old South African known as @crossonnnnnn did, […]
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We all start the year with big dreams—hitting the gym, saving more money, or finally learning that new skill. However, as the months roll by, motivation starts to fade, and before we know it, our goals are gathering dust. It’s never too late to get back on track. Experts say a few simple hacks can […]
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As the months roll by, it’s easy to feel swept up in the busyness of life, losing sight of the goals and values that truly matter to you. That’s where a personal mantra can make all the difference. Think of it as a simple, empowering phrase that serves as your guide—something you can lean on […]
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There are times when you feel a little down and you’re not your usual self. When you feel as though nothing is going your way and even convince yourself that there’s absolutely no way to get out of the slump. As it is known, at times we are our worst enemy, instead of motivating ourselves, […]
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One of the most rewarding ways to simultaneously reward and push yourself is to attend to your inner self in ways that only you can. While noting down our goals and aspirations is a practice that many of us do, do we ever take time to pause and write a letter to ourselves now and […]
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As we approach the end of the year, it can be quite challenging being the person you once were when you started the brand-new year. New Focus HR – a human resource consulting and training company – writes that the festive season is notorious for demotivating employees which decreases productivity. With all of the important […]
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Iyanla Vanzant on how to let go of fear so that you can learn valuable lessons from this crisis.
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Siphelo Jalivane (33) owns the Milk Restaurant and Bar, Khayelitsha’s first fine-dining eatery. He shares why it was important for him to realise his dream, and how he did it. By Kwanele Mathebula Pictures Supplied Playing soccer from a young age led me to the world of business. I was born in Langa, but grew […]
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The ideas of fulfilment occupy much of all our lives. But, what is it really? And, how do we attain it? Gugulethu Mhlungu finds out. One of the biggest questions we ask ourselves is: ‘What is happiness?’ It is one of the things that many of us spend so much time pursuing. Clinical psychologist Khosi […]
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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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By now, even the best and enthusiastically made plans made over new years have encountered some challenges.
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