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The old cycle of starting a job in your early 20s and only leaving upon retirement is no longer the norm. But, is it true that you have to stay in a job for at least two years, or that job-hopping can hurt your career? Gugulethu Mhlungu finds out. Picture XXX Given that many late […]
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If you are married, it’s important to understand what will happen to your marital property when you die. Samke Mhlongo explains what is involved when claiming from your spouse’s estate after their death. Picture this: you’re watching an African movie about a loving husband, his wife and their two young children. The husband dies from […]
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Giving your children the education they need to build a successful future is something most parents strive for. Samke Mhlongo shares the various options available for planning for your child’s education, and how they work. “At least you don’t have to pay school fees, mngani!” That is what my childhood friend says whenever I complain […]
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Mpho Vackier (37) left her blossoming career as a metallurgical engineer to become an interior designer. She shares how her childhood dream has become a reality. By Kwanele Mathebula Pictures Peter Whitfield I was born in Meadowlands, Soweto. My mother was a self-employed seamstress, and I used to watch her make clothes. This sparked my […]
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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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Lend a hand with these 5 ways to help small businesses survive lockdown.
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Staying indoors does not have to be boring. You can now bring the theatre to your home by watching performances online
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In the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic, people aren’t just fearing for their physical well-being, but their financial health too. Image: Pexels TymeBank’s Chief Strategy Officer, Greg Illgner shares 5 ways to stay financially fit during a global pandemic: 1. Don’t panic. Now is not the time to make any rash decisions with your money. […]
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Follow these best practices for managing remote teams.
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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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es, you should be getting a few quotes, and comparing the options out there – but you don’t have to do it all yourself.
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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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