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Father and son team have big plans for entertainment venue

It stands to reason that you only get a once in a lifetime opportunity once, and that is why the father (Johan) and son (Eugene) Sadie team could not turn down the chance to ...

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Employment prospects are just as important as job requirements

Manelisi Hili Hili, a former radio presenter familiar with the fast-paced media environment, traded his microphone for a project management role at ...

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Trailblazer woman golfer Zethu Myeki aiming for No 1

Little did Mdantsane-born Zethu Myeki know when she was growing up that she would one day pursue a professional career as a golfer.

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Sanral’s junior chef programme gives villagers ...

Even though Nobonke Nokeni has been running her own catering company since 2012, she had no idea of the intricacies and the level of mastery required to produce a perfect dish.
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Liwile Ngoqo took advantage of a gap in the ...

For entrepreneur Liwile Ngoqo, fashion and style are what she brings to the metro from her Vincent-based shop Lee On Main.
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Bridging the gap between government and private businesses

“Through targeted training and coaching, we provide the impetus, effectively an extra push, to assist our clients ...

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Agriculture expert ploughs back into his community

Wandile Nikelo, a 32-year-old seasoned agriculture expert, is giving back to his community by teaching young people the ...

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Sun shines on golfing enthusiast

Vusi Shadrack Nyngwa was born in Ginsberg, a village in Buffalo City Municipality. Golf has captivated him since he ...

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Building a second career before the first one is over

Dr Peter Gregersen’s step into authorship happened, in his own words, “completely by chance”, but that chance has acted ...

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Healing Makhanda chef finds soul in true foods

The label “chef” feels too simple for the career quest Maria Praeg, 29, from Makhanda is on.

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Think twice before replacing old furniture, say mother and daughter team

Jeancelle Interiors is an East London-based interior design business that was started in 1995 by Jeanette Roux.

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Butterworth-born artist’s work on show in Los Angeles

Butterworth-born artist Simphiwe Mbunyuza is exhibiting 12 artworks at the David Kordansky Gallery in Los Angeles.

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Peddie-born maths scientist publishes manual for pupils

Peddie-born maths scientist Aviwe Sofoyiya has published a maths manual for school pupils.

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Cellphone repair training programme to create jobs and services in rural areas

In an effort to curb youth unemployment and reduce levels of poverty in the Eastern Cape, the National Electronic Media ...

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Mdantsane entrepreneur turns his passion into successful business ventures

Mdantsane-born Siyabulela “Pepe” Libazi, who honed his entrepreneurial skills under the guidance of his uncle from a ...

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East London optometrist finds joy in the blessing of a second chance at sight

Yvonne Barski’s first love in the medical field was in genetics but a career in that field was not to be. She found it ...

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Mdantsane entrepreneur taps into supplying purified water

Realising that many people in his community lacked access to clean drinking water, Luvuyo Mankayi decided to open a ...

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Peddie teacher’s mission is forging a better future for youngsters

Teacher Sisipho Gwebushe has dedicated her life to nurturing young minds and has always believed it is her duty is to ...

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From being abandoned as a child to founding Matchbox Publishers

Growing up in a family of alcoholics did not deter author and publisher Luthando Lucas, who founded Matchbox ...

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With quality jobs getting scarcer in SA, China is a land of opportunity

It takes a lot of courage to leave East London and start working in Shanghai, China, if you can find a job.