A fearless female entrepreneur has entered the male-dominated steel industry in the heart of Mpumalanga. Shocky Nengovhela, a driven mechanical engineer from Middleburg, has the courage and foresight to break into a field dominated by men. Nengovhela now stands tall as the company he founded, Tembo Engineering, continues to expand […]
Riches Made from Bargains at Thrift Stores
At a garage sale in California in the year 2000, a painter found some prints of Yosemite on glass plates. Even though these were ancient photo negatives, he knew they were Ansel Adams’ work because of his signature style. He paid $45 for confirmation from specialists that what he had […]
Rolls-Royce Black Badge, a Dark, Edgy Lifestyle Statement
The South African automotive community is buzzing with expectation and excitement over the arrival of a new phenomenon in the world of automotive excellence. The Rolls-Royce Black Badge line, newly introduced by Rolls-Royce Sandton, is the pinnacle of super-luxury with a daring twist. Exemplifying Nonconformist Spirit and Boldness Torsten Müller-tvös, […]
How a Single Group Dictates Market Prices
Have you ever visited a store just to try on shoes before making a final purchase? Or, perhaps you listened to a salesperson tout the merits of various printer models before deciding to save money by purchasing one online. If you’ve done this, you’re “showrooming.” Showrooming refers to the process […]
‘Barbie’ Steamrolls ‘Oppenheimer’ in Box Office Clash
Unpredictably, Warner Bros.’ “Barbie” film has outperformed “Oppenheimer” at the box office, winning over audiences in North America and South Africa and turning movie theatres pink in the process. Fans of both films were curious to see which one would perform better during their opening weekends. But none anticipated the […]
Soshanguve Students Build Solar Train
Amidst an ongoing energy crisis, a group of Soshanguve Technical High School students have captivated the nation with their innovative solutions. A solar-powered train, the first of its type, has been created by the team. Like the scientific pioneers before them, these students have taken an idea and turned it […]
Waitress Hits Jackpot with R24,000 Tip
An extremely exorbitant restaurant bill recently went viral, sending shockwaves through social media. It wasn’t just the enormous sum that got people talking around the country; it was the outrageous tip. This was no regular evening out, and this was no regular gratuity. CoFi, a popular restaurant, and bar in […]
Africa’s Secret Unicorns Hidden in Ancient Rock Art
Unicorns have been a part of folklore around the world for generations; nevertheless, few people expected to find one in the middle of Southern Africa! This region, rich with history and teeming with unique and fascinating species of flora and fauna, has long-hidden stories that continue to astound and captivate […]
Daring New Book Shakes South Africa’s Taboos Wide Open
South African author, storyteller, lecturer, and activist Sindiwe Magona celebrates 80 this year. Magona, a former housekeeper, earned a doctorate in creative writing in 2022. She also writes articles but is better recognised for her fiction, autobiography, short tales, poems, and books for children. I Write the Yawning Void, a […]