INTERESTING ARTICLES
Equal opportunities for the Youth of South Africa – How much has changed since 1994?
As I write this, I’m having a drink with my colleague Nick Owsley, a graduate with an Honours Degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from the University of Cape Town. With Human Rights Day approaching I can’t help but think how fortunate our generation is. A mere 18 years ago, in South Africa it was regarded as breaking the law for a black person to have a drink with a white person in many watering holes – how far we have come since then.
From Intern to Employee – Azraa’s Journey
Intern mentor shares some tips for making an impact in your first job. Having started her working life as an intern herself, 22 year old Azraa Noah is living proof of the power of internships to kick-start a career.
Internships meet the needs of business and grads
Internships are becoming increasingly popular in the working world, both for graduates looking to gain working experience, and for businesses looking for more hands on deck. In this article, we share a story of IT company owner, Nirvesh Sooful of African Ideas, and GAP intern Mapaseka Dipale who are both benefiting from internship.
Local is Lekka : Cape Town Outshines the rest
Is it the sea air or the ‘weave your own clobber’ badge of cool? Or could it be the mountains that like make me just wanna climb bru”. Here’s the thing - where you aware that Cape Town has the auspicious title of most entrepreneurial city in South Africa? With [...]
Finding the Fit
Deep breath … because this is certainly key to your entrepreneurial success story. So how does one go about identifying that fit? That niche market that favours your entrepreneurial spirit? Craig Falck at Africa Report www.africareport.com puts it well saying, “Someone experiences that ‘light bulb above the head’ moment, where [...]
Keeping it Real
This blog could go on and on about all things entrepreneurial (it’s our favourite subject!) but not offer you the nitty gritty; the meat and gravy; the down and dirty. One of our key objectives is to offer you the teenager, the parent or the educator a “How To” platform [...]