Why Your Passport Photo Needs a Poker Face

There is not the slightest bit of significance to human people. There is a very good explanation behind why you are not allowed to display your teeth in your passport photo. The vast majority of us have been aware, ever since we were young children, that whenever we pose for photographs, we should always...

Unforgettable Luxury Train Journeys in South Africa

From the sweeping savannahs to the jagged mountain peaks, South Africa is a land of unparalleled beauty. As a freelance entrepreneur, you might be seeking a unique way to explore this vast country, and what could be more fitting than a journey aboard a luxury train? South Africa is home to some of the...

Gauteng Surviving Cholera, COVID, and Now… an Earthquake?

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...

Solar Power Could Erase Five Stages of Load Shedding in SA

Benefiting from the Untapped Potential of Rooftop Areas The South African commercial real estate sector has the potential to end load shedding during daylight hours across the country. Gmaven, a provider of commercial real estate software and data services, did a study that found this sector can solve the problem of load shedding and...

Nigerian Women Shatter Glass Ceilings Using WhatsApp

Even in more remote areas and low-income neighborhoods, mobile phone use has grown commonplace. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals recognize the potential of these technologies to bring about profound societal transformation, as evidenced by the aforementioned study. However, while the potential of mobile phones and other ICTs to empower women has been debated at...

Teenager’s Wimbledon Dream Crushed by Apartheid

In the middle of Durban, there lived a young man named Hoosen Bobat whose love of tennis took him beyond himself. He was a tremendous 18-year-old talent, but a cruel social system kept him from taking his position on the Wimbledon court where he belonged. University student Bobat showed great promise, and in 1971...

Shocking Paychecks of South African CEOs

Inequality is nothing new in South Africa, which has one of the world’s biggest income gaps. South Africa has one of the world’s largest income gaps. The worrying pay gap between CEOs and workers at companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is one of the most visible signs of this issue. Since...

Personal Investment Strategies in South Africa

As an entrepreneur in South Africa, the art of investing can be the difference between financial independence and living paycheck to paycheck. Personal investment strategies are pivotal in guiding your financial decisions, helping you grow your wealth, and securing a financially stable future. Whether you’re a budding freelancer seeking to grow your wealth or...