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Growing township entrepreneurship

We chat to public speaker and chairman of the Township Entrepreneurs Alliance, Bulelani Balabala, to find out more about his chosen career. By Fundiswa Nkwanyana I was born and bred in Tembisa in the East Rand, Gauteng. Growing up in this vibrant township made me street-smart; it also contributed to the flair and passion I […]

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Papama Mtwisha to exhibit at the Sanlam HmC Fair 2018

Founder of Butter Pudding Papama Mtwisha chats to us about her career, and exhibiting at the 2018 Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair. By Fundiswa Nkwanyana I love being a creative entrepreneur operating in the fashion space. After being a fashion director for multiple renowned magazines as well as a stylist for local celebrities, I decided to […]

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Specialist in custom-made wooden items

Luyanda Tshiqi chats to us about his business which makes custom-wooden items.

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Creating opportunities for inclusion

KFC’s transformation, diversity and inclusion director, Akhona Qengqe chats to us about her career. By Fundiswa Nkwanyana I have always been passionate about opportunities. I was born and bred in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. As a little girl, I was always eager to try new things because I enjoyed figuring out what it would lead to. I […]

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Colleagues that started a business together

We chat to the founders of Precious and Pearl Brand about how the business of making ghemere.

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Here’s why Limpopo is the perfect place to visit

Ditch the beach and try something new for a holiday

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How to make sure you succeed at a new job

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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Meet Bathabile Masilela of online store Bathabile Boutique

We love a woman with a firm business mind

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Creating awareness about cancer

After losing many loved ones to cancer, Tshepang Lutshaba started an organisation called South Africa United Against Cancer which aims at educating people about cancer. By Fundiswa Nkwanyana When I was 16 years old my grandmother died from cancer. I loved her very much and seeing her suffering from cancer made me very sad. A couple […]