Careers
Machine operator reaches new heights in career
Athenkosi Sideshe is a machine operator at Voestalpine Automotive Components East London, a company that supplies components for Mercedes-Benz ...
Despite academic success, Gqaleni’s love of farming prevails
From a young age, Msimelelo Gqaleni’s parents inspired him to become a farmer.
Qualified teacher unable to find work in ...
Jocelyn Carr’s passion is helping people achieve ...
Mom’s cooking venture inspires Lwandy Ngebe to become an entrepreneur herself
An East London-based entrepreneur grew up watching her mother sell food in order to support the family. Now Lwandy ...
Vincent family business’s 33 years of success built on service excellence
Kishaan Naidoo, handed the baton by his highly successful entrepreneur father Rama Naidoo, has been running ...
Graduate finds her niche in environmental matters
Yonela Ngcwembe, a 27-year-old environmentalist from Hamburg, never expected to end up doing what she does today.
Thembelani Ndingaye has big plans for talented young musicians
In a time when many young people are battling unemployment and struggling with depression as a result, Nxarhuni’s ...
Enterprising young farmer hits jackpot with gift of tractor and other equipment
A former Keiskammahoek taxi driver’s vegetable farm has been given a shot in the arm.
Seeing injured players being treated on the field inspired Juan Goosen to become a ...
Juan Goosen has a degree in Baccalaureus Scientiae, or in everyday language “physiotherapy”, or just plain "physio" and ...
Guiding creatives towards a career in the 4th Industrial Revolution
Art, as a matric subject, is seen by many pupils as the perfect escape from maths and science, but not really useful ...
Business owners employ their children to create a lasting legacy
There is a growing trend of successful business owners grooming their children for future success. They employ them ...
‘Tyre’less mom on a roll as employer hones leadership talents
Bongi Mbanjwa was happy in her work. Two years into the tyre game and she felt she was getting a good handle on what ...
Small vegetable business given a hand up to become a resort supplier
Zenande Ndava’s small business has grown, quite literally, from seeds to vegetables on the plates of guests at Sun ...
This job requires compassion to match surgical expertise
Vuyo Nogela is a medical doctor, but for her that is not enough.
Budding entrepreneur balances his studies with passion for photography
A university student's love for photography goes beyond just being a career or hobby — it's a calling, a passion that ...
Step-by-step approach pays off for career success
When Zizipho Dilika, 25, couldn’t find employment after graduating from university, she decided to create her own ...
East London creative dreams up fun accessories range
East London creative Dinika Rooy crafts a fun range of accessories and other objects for customers both local and ...
Power of PR gives fundraising efforts the edge
Looking for a job with a difference? Try fundraising, which is often a thankless task, especially when it involves ...
Radio presenter’s passion includes running a laundry business
When the Covid-19 pandemic struck, Vusumzi Mbambo, a budding entrepreneur from Mdantsane, used the crisis to launch a laundry business.