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The phrase “fresh produce” has a whole new meaning after a 63-year-old consumer found an uninvited guest in his shopping purchase. The event was so dramatic that it could have been lifted from a riveting novel, yet it actually happened. Neville Linton’s Surprising Discoveries When West Midlands local Neville Linton bought a carton of...
Many people’s ideal life involves spending a year or two as an au pair in the United States, where they may travel, learn about other cultures, and earn some money. But what if that fantasy suddenly veers off into the bizarro world? A courageous South African woman relates an ordeal that sounds like the...
Navigating through the tumultuous waves of unemployment, Kedibone Segole, a vibrant 28-year-old, transformed her passion for personal care into an entrepreneurial venture. In the face of adversity, Segole breathed life into her lifelong dream, laying the foundation for Moipone Aesthetics, a start-up that crafts an assortment of personal care products ranging from body creams...
Vereeniging, Gauteng native and 27-year-old entrepreneur Refiloe Mohono has turned her experience with foot sweat into a profitable business. The cosmetics industry may very well be turned upside down by this breakthrough. Many of us experience the common occurrence of perspiring feet and may dismiss it as nothing more than an irritation. Mohono and...
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...
Sometimes real life is funnier than the silliest comedies. It’s what happened to a guy named Themba, who goes by u/lazybear90 on Reddit. He lives in Gauteng. Themba’s account of a donation he made to charity on a typical day has gone viral as he describes a humorous turn of events. Themba and his...
A recent event has brought to light the struggles of people with body dysmorphia and postpartum depression, which are typically kept hidden amid the colorful cultural fabric of South Africa. An unexpected meeting at a trendy Johannesburg neighborhood poolside ‘braai’ has gone viral, shedding light on how people’s mental health can impact their ability...
Early on Sunday morning, residents of various areas in Gauteng, most notably Johannesburg South, were startled by a significant earth tremor that spread shockwaves throughout the region. The earthquake, initially measured at a magnitude of 4.7, has set off a social media frenzy and a robust response from locals. Warning: Unsteady Alarm Clock At...
Several financial technology (FinTech) startups are helping to pave the way for new kinds of financial services in South Africa. Amid this shift, iKhokha takes the lead by offering small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across the country a compelling deal. The Problem: Exorbitant Transaction Costs High transaction fees and monthly card machine rental costs...