Careers

When an 18-year-old Phikolomzi Zikhali — then a Grade 11 pupil — played his older sister a song he had produced using only his smartphone in 2018, she was stunned and visibly proud.

Selebi focused on building a strong foundation rather than chasing quick success

Born and raised in East London, Nkosazana “Queen Nkoshh” Mayeye grew up falling asleep to the sound of soft R&B playing in the background.

1,000 hectare farm breeds cattle, chicken, grows maize and vegetables

Franchising as South Africa’s strategic engine in 2026.

By the time most East London residents are waking up, Zizipho Nkukwana has already baked, packed and dispatched fresh scones to local garages across the city.

From selling firewood in a rural village to co-owning a fast-growing poultry and charcoal business supplying towns across the OR Tambo district, Sibusiso Mfazwe has turned his dream of self-employment into reality.

Bongolethu Bizani’s entrepreneurial spirit, personal experience and skills training have seen his Breeze Premium Gin brand dream finally come to fruition

Chris Nicholson is a retired high court judge and author of fiction and nonfiction books.

The sentiment that 2025 felt like decades packed into a particularly challenging and stressful year abounds, with professionals both locally and globally grappling with unprecedented levels of uncertainty in the workplace.

From crafting simple leather belts to building his own leather and clothing brand, 45-year-old Asekho Twaku carries nearly three decades of craftsmanship, reinvention and global ambition behind the luxury label that now bears his name.

Katlego Mashilane, founder of Beadz by Flex, turned a job loss into a thriving jewellery business by capitalising on Johannesburg's tourism market.

Luyanda Sixishe had never imagined himself flying aeroplanes until he was in matric.

Former Springbok rugby player Tim Dlulane has been appointed as the official representative of Brussels Consulting in South Africa, focusing on trade and investment between Africa and Europe. With experience in rugby management and property development, Dlulane will be based in Brussels and East London, working on investment opportunities and trade agreements.

In Tabase, a village outside Mthatha, 34-year-old Siphosethu Nxibelo is redefining how communities access affordable and quality chicken meat.