Suede slip-ons, elegant high-heels or lace-up brogues — whatever shoes you wear in an important business meeting you want to look your shiny best. Some people apply polish with a brush and others choose a cloth, while those coming from afar often leave the task to the capable hands of craftsmen who can make travel-worn…
When it comes to the stuff bling is made of, Africa is enormously bountiful. Its mineral deposits make it one of the richest natural-resource-laden places on Earth and everyone wants some. The following are the most mineral-rich countries in Africa. Botswana – Diamonds Botswana is home to 35 percent of Africa’s diamonds, most of which are gem quality, and is…
Dr. Lindiwe Sidali, a trailblazing 36-year-old South African cardiothoracic surgeon, has shattered societal and professional barriers to become the country’s first African female in her field. Her journey, marked by resilience, determination, and groundbreaking achievements, is an inspiring story of triumph over adversity. Humble Beginnings in Eastern Cape Born into a large family in Dutywa,…
Sibongile Sambo is a South African entrepreneur who turned her passion for flying into a successful business. She is the founder and managing director of SRS Aviation, the first black female owned aviation company in Africa. Her Story Sambo was born in 1974 in Bushbuckridge, a rural area in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa….
At the age of 26, most people are still figuring out their career paths and goals. But not Dr. Aderomola (Romola) Adeola. She is a young and brilliant scholar who has already achieved what many can only dream of: earning a PhD in Law from the University of Pretoria in South Africa, where she graduated…
Wandile and Wanele Ganya are not just twins, they are also both medical doctors who graduated from Stellenbosch University in 2015. Their story is one of resilience, perseverance and determination to overcome the odds that were stacked against them. The Ganya twins grew up in Khayelitsha, a township in Cape Town, where they faced many…
Dr. Sandile Kubheka’s name is etched in the annals of South African medical history. At just 20 years old, he became the youngest person to qualify as a doctor in the nation, graduating from the Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) in 2013. This remarkable achievement is just the…
In a remarkable tale of resilience and determination, Mitchell Mhlanga, a young lady from South Africa, has defied the odds and overcome numerous challenges to achieve academic excellence. Mitchell’s journey is an inspiring testament to the power of hard work, perseverance, and unwavering self-belief. Early Struggles: Mitchell Mhlanga’s journey began in 2010 when she completed…
In the realm of entrepreneurship, the story of Letty Ngobeni stands as a testament to resilience, determination, and the transformative power of one woman’s journey from adversity to accomplishment. Letty Ngobeni, the Managing Director of Integrico Trading cc, has not only defied the limitations of her early circumstances but has emerged as a successful entrepreneur…
Abdul Malik Tejan-Sie is not your average innovator. He is a Sierra Leonean who came to South Africa with only $3 in his pocket, but he had a vision to create something that would change the world. He is the founder of the African School of Technology, and the developer of the first operational humanoid…
