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Woman walking alone on the Durban beachfront promenade at sunset with a book and a takeaway coffee
Lifestyle 14 Jan 2026 · 10 min read

Solo Dates in Durban: Rediscovering Yourself and the City

There is a specific kind of magic that hangs in the Durban air. It’s in the humidity that wraps around you like a warm blanket.

Thando Mokoena Thando Mokoena
Worker reading a retrenchment notice and CCMA brochure at a kitchen table in a South African home
Career 29 Dec 2025 · 5 min read

Coping with Retrenchment: Rights, Resources, and Next Steps

A practical South African guide to retrenchment: your rights under Section 189, CCMA referrals, UIF claims, and the next steps to take after a job loss.

Zama Khumalo Zama Khumalo
Woman calculating real purchasing power on a calculator next to a laptop with a notepad and pen beside them
Economy 22 Dec 2025 · 8 min read

The Informal Economy: The Untapped Power of Township Businesses

How South Africa’s township and informal economy quietly drives jobs, services and resilience — and what its growth means for the broader economy.

Lesedi Dlamini Lesedi Dlamini
Parent walking their child in school uniform towards a South African private school gate on a sunny morning
Lifestyle 16 Dec 2025 · 9 min read

Navigating the Private School Pressure: Is It Worth the Cost?

It is 7:00 AM on a crisp Tuesday morning. You are sitting in your car in the drop-off zone.

Thando Mokoena Thando Mokoena
Young South African job seekers reading vacancy listings at a community centre noticeboard in a township
Economy 08 Dec 2025 · 8 min read

Youth Unemployment Stats: Analyzing the Crisis and Potential Solutions

If there is one statistic that acts as a flashing red warning light on South Africa’s dashboard, it is our Youth Unemployment Stats.

Lesedi Dlamini Lesedi Dlamini
Young professional preparing for a job interview at a coffee shop with notes with a planner open beside their laptop
Career 28 Nov 2025 · 5 min read

Networking in Joburg vs. Cape Town: Where and How to Connect

How professional networking actually works in Joburg vs. Cape Town: the venues, the etiquette, and how to make connections that turn into opportunities.

Zama Khumalo Zama Khumalo
A non-alcoholic botanical cocktail with grapefruit and rosemary on a rooftop bar in Johannesburg at golden hour
Lifestyle 18 Nov 2025 · 9 min read

The Rise of Non-Alcoholic Drinks: Exploring SA’s Sober Curiosity

It is Friday afternoon. The golden hour is hitting the Johannesburg skyline, or perhaps painting Table Mountain in shades of purple and orange.

Thando Mokoena Thando Mokoena
Bright minimalist living room in a South African security estate with a single armchair, a small indoor plant and morning light
Lifestyle 04 Nov 2025 · 9 min read

Minimalist Living in a Security Estate: Is Less Really More?

There is a specific feeling we all chase when we sign that offer to purchase in a South African security estate.

Thando Mokoena Thando Mokoena
South African farmer inspecting green maize stalks in a vast Free State farm field at golden hour
Economy 27 Oct 2025 · 8 min read

The Role of Agriculture in South Africa: Food Security and Economy

When we think of the South African economy, images of gold mines, bustling Johannesburg stock exchanges, or automotive assembly lines often come to mind.

Lesedi Dlamini Lesedi Dlamini
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