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If you’re curious about breaking into the world of background acting, you’ll find that responding to casting calls is a common route. Some professional extras even have agents to secure them gigs, often paying slightly more than minimum wage. Contrary to popular belief, career extras can be members of prestigious acting guilds, reaping substantial...
The technology division of the e-commerce giant, Amazon Web Services (AWS), has launched an ambitious plan that is already making waves in South Africa. What is the point of their existence? To provide one hundred thousand young South Africans with free access to cutting-edge cloud computing training. Amazon’s Cape Town Data Centre This is...
With the rise of telecommuting and other forms of independent labour, maintaining reliable power in South Africa has become a critical issue. Recent load shedding and prolonged power outages provide significant difficulties for the nation’s constantly expanding rural workforce. But have no fear! Those of you who have been hoping for a private place...
Some companies rose from the ashes of the pandemonium, much like the fabled phoenix from the ashes, as the world’s economies struggled to survive the onslaught of the pandemic. Mustard At Home, a meal delivery service established in London and run by James Durrant, an entrepreneur from South Africa, is one example of this...
Understanding the financial health of businesses and the role of the freelance economy is essential. The rise of freelance work presents a unique opportunity for professionals to cash in on their skills and for businesses to tap into a diverse pool of talent. This article will delve into the heart of South Africa’s burgeoning...
In the landscape of South Africa, where gender-based violence (GBV) continues to paint a grim reality, innovative solutions that prioritize women’s safety are not just essential, they are life-saving. As we grapple with the GBV epidemic, the need for safe spaces extends beyond homes and workplaces and into the very routes women traverse every...
Nowadays, work is more of a process than a place to go. We owe a debt of gratitude to three South Africans working in the UK at present for giving us this timely and valuable piece of information. Working from home has become more popular than the standard 9-to-5 office job. Michelle Botha on...
A new empire is being built, one chair at a time, in the vast territories of Thulamahashe, Bushbuckridge. Christine Mgiba, a formidable entrepreneur who comes from a family of successful business people, has carved out a special place for herself in the furniture industry while gradually destroying preconceptions and motivating a new generation of...
When life hands you lemons, you can either make lemonade or a wonderful kota. Faith Maringa, who majored in human resource management at Tshwane University of Technology, favors the latter option. Since Maringa established her own business, Dokodela’s Corner, in 2021, it has become a hot topic. While looking for a job in her...