Her full-time career as wife to successful Hartbeespoort minister Anton van Zyl meant that on becoming René van Zyl, she had to leave the hustle and bustle of a full-time career in journalism behind her.
Nico Brandt was born 10 April 1968. As a child he used to assist his Mom in the kitchen and thinks that this might be where his love for food originated from. He grew up with two siblings in Randfontein where he completed his SHS education.
Kimberley Taylor, the inventor of a new delivery management platform software called Loop is the brand of female South African leadership and ingenuity that we should be investing in.
South Africa’s severe economic challenges — from load-shedding to the inflationary effects of the war in Ukraine — make it more important than ever for SEIFSA to take a stand and call for a far more business-friendly environment. Written by : Annie Hodes of Angelfish PR and Events
The popular belief that religion is the cause of the world’s bloodiest conflicts is central
Denis Ackulay also referred to as “Chief Denis” was born on the 21st of July the year he was born in however is Top Secret. He playfully ensures us that his birthday celebration always extends to the 22nd of July and that he prefers to stay the same age for many years to come.
by Marinda Sauerman
This is usually the first expression I hear (add in shocked expression) when I share that I am a professional librarian. Most adults in my friend circle haven’t been inside a library for years. The odd one or two will admit that they took their children when they were babies but now that we can just GOOGLE IT, there is no longer a need for public libraries! By Christelle Lubbe
Elsa spend her childhood in a small Northern Cape town. After completing her BA in fine Art at the University of Pretoria in 1980, she taught art at various high schools and colleges.
Jacquelene Swanepoel describes herself as a business woman, entrepreneur, working mom and wife. Her business community, however, describes her as a quiet woman that has the dynamic presence of a giant. The few times that Jacquelene speaks, everyone listens to every single word she has to say.
Zama Mkosi is a born leader and a very competent business and media lawyer that holds a BA LLB degree from the University from KwaZulu-Natal. She also holds a Master of Philosophy with specialisation in International Business from Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and a Development Finance Policy Graduate from Harvard Kennedy School, which is routinely ranked amongst the best in the world.
Everyone who’s anyone in the hospitality sector already knew how important the domestic market is to the economy before the pandemic. But this reality was magnified many times for many in South Africa – in businesses, government, and individuals – by the pandemic. It was the domestic business and leisure markets – especially the leisure market who travelled to shake off lockdown cabin fever – that saved and revived the tourism sector when it was on its knees.
By Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo, COO of City Lodge Hotel Group, Chair of TTCSA (Tourism Transformation Council of SA), and Hostex Show Ambassador
Ecuador’s zigzag railway track around the Devils Nose is seen as one of the world’s most notorious and dangerous railways. It is also seen as one fine piece of railway engineering. Anyone that had the guts to take the trip will testify of the brilliance of it. By Marinda Sauerman
As business owners, we are constantly making decisions. A decision can make or break a business. Complex and unpredictable interpersonal and personal issues are involved in the decision-making process and can result in anxiety. By Gerty Green
Steph Jansen van Vuuren was born and raised in Klerksdorp (a mining town in North West). This is where he was introduced to the pageant and modelling world. He entered his first pageant at the age of 15 and from then on, modelling became a significant part of his life.
At 47 she dances for four hours daily on weekdays with her students. Tanya Jacobs has been teaching various forms of dancing at her interactive studio in Hartbeespoort for the past 30 years. By Carla van der Spuy
I was born in KwaMashu township in Kwazulu-Natal as Mqondisi Ngubane, or “MQ.” I was named by my grandmother who envisioned me as a “Mqondisi,” an isiXhosa word meaning “director”. This turned out to be prophetic – my name heralded my future – it was as if it was known from my birth that my destiny was to become a director.
Deon Fabel graduated in 1989 from the University of Pretoria with a degree in civil engineering (BEng(civ)). In 1993 he received a Project Management Certificate from Unisa and in 2009 he completed the Executive Development Programme at the University of Stellenbosch.
Liezel van der Westhuizen is one of those celebrity personalities that capture the true essence of what being in the spotlight is all about. A seasoned professional, Liezel has graced our television screens for 10 years, entertained us for many hours on radio and brought us captivating digital content that will be remembered for many decades to come. By Kirsty du Toit
Annelie Dillman’s story starts a little more than 40 years ago, when her dad, a keen amateur photographer, converted his darkroom into a baby room for her.
We all know that fresh innovation and digital savvy is the future and most people over 50 do not take well to changes in a company. Hence innovative companies’ reluctance to employ people over 50.
