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Property mogul in the making

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Durban – Sindisiwe Gumede (36) worked in a printing factory for seven long years. There, she felt that her time and skills were wasted. This propelled her to quit her job and open her own property business, Siyeza Magums CC.

Marking the road to success

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Durban - At the age of seven, Nokuthula Dladla was bitten by the selling and business bug. She sold eggs and sweets in her neighbourhood and at school.

Living her dream

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For Ketsitseng Kebile, not qualifying to study IT has turned out to be a blessing in disguise; one that involves the wearing of a helmet to protect oneself from heat and sparks that form part and parcel of being a welder.

Voices from Marikana

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It is a year after the Marikana tragedy, which zoomed into the lives of the mining communities and drew attention to the enduring scale and importance of South Africa’s mineral wealth.

Celebrating being a woman

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When more than 20 000 South African women converged at the Union Buildings 57 years ago, from every corner of the country, they created one of the enduring land marks of our country’s history.

Passionate about empowering women

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It’s a chilly Tuesday morning and I am on my way to meet Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe, with a tinge of nervousness tugging at me.

Championing gender equality

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As the country celebrates 100 years of the contribution of women to the struggle for liberation, Economic Development Deputy Minister Professor Hlengiwe Mkhize challenges the country’s women to reposition themselves and become transformation hubs.

From teacher to global leader

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If you are a follower of South African politics, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka needs no introduction. Known as ‘Mamlambo’ to those close to her, Mlambo-Ngcuka is synonymous with politics and leadership in South Africa and for years has been one of the famous faces of political leadership in the country.

Behind Coega’s success story

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Its eight o’clock in the morning and Ayanda Vilakazi is already rushing to an important board meeting.

The gift of life

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Durban- In 1998, Daniel Matsoso woke up in the intensive care unit after suffering multiple organ failure.

Brics membership boosts South Africa’s global standing

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Cape Town- For a young adult, South Africa has definitely left its mark in the world. In December 2010, the then 16-year-old country was invited to join the Bric bloc, resulting in Brics. And as the country approaches its 20th birthday, it has shown that it is a powerhouse in the making.

Life after Duduzile Zozo

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Thokoza – “I’m very hurt because I was not aware that her sexuality affected other people, while the family didn’t have a problem with her choices. She loved herself the way she was. I don’t know what it is that disgusted them when they looked at her.”

Dream of healing becomes a reality

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Pretoria – Since childhood, Leepile Reamogetse Taunyane knew that one day his hands would heal people and he would make a contribution to improving the country’s healthcare services.

"Integrate African states into one country": Lungisa

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In most times, when well-known American personalities visit the "mother land", they often get criticised for believing that Africa is an under-developed continent dominated mainly by wildlife.