The Upfluencer™ Series
What is an Upfluencer?
What does the Upfluencer do?
What does the Upfluencer do?
What does the Upfluencer do?
What does the Upfluencer do?
What does the Upfluencer do?
The Rise of the Fakefluencer
What does the Upfluencer do?
The Rise of the Fakefluencer
The Upfluencer & Brands
What drives the Upfluencer?
The Rise of the Fakefluencer
What drives the Upfluencer?
What drives the Upfluencer?
What drives the Upfluencer?
The Power of Co-creation
What drives the Upfluencer?
What drives the Upfluencer?
The Upfluencer™ Formula
Keystone 1: Your Hero's Journey
Keystone 3: Your Messaging Pillars
Keystone 2: Your BIG 5 Questions
- Deciphering Your Leadership Archetype
- Determining Your Leadership EmotiVator
- Spelling out Your Leadership Storybrand
Keystone 2: Your BIG 5 Questions
Keystone 3: Your Messaging Pillars
Keystone 2: Your BIG 5 Questions
- What do you stand for?
- What do you stand against?
- What is your Superpower / Special Gift?
- What is your Origin Story?
- What is your Weakness / Vulnerability?
Keystone 3: Your Messaging Pillars
Keystone 3: Your Messaging Pillars
Keystone 3: Your Messaging Pillars
for example these are my Key Messaging Pillars:
- The Secret of Life is Elevation (that is to elevate others)
- The Future depends on our collective Humanity & how we treat each other
- To be truly successful, you have to transform yourself from the Go-Getter into the Go-Giver
The Upfluencer™ Outcomes
Getting a Seat at the Table
Constructing Your Leadership Legacy
Constructing Your Leadership Legacy
One of the biggest challenges for chair persons of company boards is to reconcile the many egos and strongly held opinions of board members.
More than one chair has told me that a key characteristic they are looking for in prospective board members is the ability to put your ego second and place the interests of the collective first.
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One of the biggest challenges for chair persons of company boards is to reconcile the many egos and strongly held opinions of board members.
More than one chair has told me that a key characteristic they are looking for in prospective board members is the ability to put your ego second and place the interests of the collective first.
By demonstrating that you are an Upfluencer and actively elevating others rather than just yourself, you are a more likely candidate at the top table (and even job interviews).
Constructing Your Leadership Legacy
Constructing Your Leadership Legacy
Constructing Your Leadership Legacy
Contrary to popular belief, there is no one single leadership model that works universally.
Whether you are leading a corporate team, a sports team or even a country team, cultural differences and situational specifics demand that your leadership is shaped by the collective input of your team.
Possibly the number one imperative in leaders
Contrary to popular belief, there is no one single leadership model that works universally.
Whether you are leading a corporate team, a sports team or even a country team, cultural differences and situational specifics demand that your leadership is shaped by the collective input of your team.
Possibly the number one imperative in leadership stipulates that people support what they create.
This is why empowering your team to co-create the roadmap to victory, will enable full buy-in from your team members and build your leadership legacy one project at a time,
Becoming a Global Thought Leader
Constructing Your Leadership Legacy
Becoming a Global Thought Leader
When you are upfluencing other industry leaders and advocating a shared cause rather than your own,
you will be seen as the one who takes your industry into the future, doors will open that you did not even know existed – from
- Company Directorships to
- TEDx talks across the World and
- Industry Awards
The 9 Steps to becoming an Upfluencer™
1. Discover Your Archetype
2. Decipher Your EmotiVator
2. Decipher Your EmotiVator
Carl Jung discovered the 12 ultimate personality types that are crucial to building a strong personal brand.
To learn more about Archetypes, have a look here
2. Decipher Your EmotiVator
2. Decipher Your EmotiVator
2. Decipher Your EmotiVator
There are Seven Drivers of Motivational Intelligence, the so-called EmotiVators, that drive us in our lives and our careers
3. Develop Your Storybrand
2. Decipher Your EmotiVator
3. Develop Your Storybrand
It is vitally important to communicate your personal brand on LinkedIn via Storybranding.
Done correctly, a Storybrand creates a very powerful emotional connection with your LinkedIn audience and helps to communicate your Success Story in a very compelling manner.
4. Determine Your LinkedIn Audience
6. Develop Your Content Marketing Plan
4. Determine Your LinkedIn Audience
To a large degree, your success on LinkedIn depends on your ability to pinpoint the right audience and speak to their problems and desires
Thanks to the new LinkedIn algorithm, it is now possible to identify both the demographics and the psychographics of your target audience on LinkedIn
5. Set Your Messaging Pillars
6. Develop Your Content Marketing Plan
4. Determine Your LinkedIn Audience
By identifying your LinkedIn Messaging Pillars, you will make sure that all your communication sticks to your message and is on point - and that you will never be at risk of posting content that could be considered negatively and destroy your reputation.
for example these are my Key Messaging Pillars:
- The Secret of Life is Elevation (tha
By identifying your LinkedIn Messaging Pillars, you will make sure that all your communication sticks to your message and is on point - and that you will never be at risk of posting content that could be considered negatively and destroy your reputation.
for example these are my Key Messaging Pillars:
- The Secret of Life is Elevation (that is to elevate others)
- The Future depends on our collective Humanity & how we treat each other
- To be truly successful, you have to transform yourself from the Go-Getter into the Go-Giver
6. Develop Your Content Marketing Plan
6. Develop Your Content Marketing Plan
6. Develop Your Content Marketing Plan
Your Content Marketing Plan enables you to systematically and holistically plan your LinkedIn Content for each quarter at a time
and to schedule your LinkedIn posts such that you ensure your LinkedIn posts are published at the best times for your audience.
7. Master the Art of Storynspiration™
8. Research Your BIG 5 LinkedUpfluencers
8. Research Your BIG 5 LinkedUpfluencers
Since the beginning of humanity, storytelling has been the key to communicating meaning and inspire your audience.
Says Richard Branson: “Storytelling can be used to drive change. Telling a story is one of the best ways we have of coming up with new ideas.”
8. Research Your BIG 5 LinkedUpfluencers
8. Research Your BIG 5 LinkedUpfluencers
8. Research Your BIG 5 LinkedUpfluencers
Thanks to the new LinkedIn algorithm, we can now identify the key influencers in your industry and model their success factors when it comes to posting engaging content.
By identifying your BIG 5 LinkedInfluencers, you can analyse their critical success factors in posting content that engages and compels.
9. Refine Your Call to Action
8. Research Your BIG 5 LinkedUpfluencers
9. Refine Your Call to Action
Remember, what people really want in this new era is to become better human beings -
it is your job to guide them on the path to awakening their Humanity and unleashing their Spirit
That is why your Call to Action needs to help your Reader to take the next Step in their own Hero's Journey
Now that you have inspired your LinkedIn Audience
Remember, what people really want in this new era is to become better human beings -
it is your job to guide them on the path to awakening their Humanity and unleashing their Spirit
That is why your Call to Action needs to help your Reader to take the next Step in their own Hero's Journey
Now that you have inspired your LinkedIn Audience through great Storytelling, you need to show them the Way -
and what better way than to offer them the Tools you have developed to help them conquer the next step in becoming who they want to become
This is the greatest Service you can ever deliver to anybody -
What I learnt from going viral 100+ times on LinkedIn
What does 'Going Viral' mean on LInkedIn?
Analyzing what REALLY drives Your Audience
What does 'Going Viral' mean on LInkedIn?
As you will see below, some of my Upfluencer Stories earned 600k+ and many 100k+ views - and engaged more than 7.5m viewers on LinkedIn.
However, becoming an Upfluencer is not a competition but rather about the impact you make on other peoples' lives.
Therefore, in this context, going viral refers to posts that have reached 20,000+ LinkedIn members.
Understanding the NEW LinkedIn Algorithm
Analyzing what REALLY drives Your Audience
What does 'Going Viral' mean on LInkedIn?
The LinkedIn Algorithm only works when you do - in other words, unless your content is engaging and speaks to the real needs of your audience, the LinkedIn algorithm will not increase but rather decrease your reach.
That is why it is vitally important that you analyze your audience and decipher the psychographics of what they truly are looking for on LinkedIn at a deeper level.
These are the four hurdles to clear when you post on LinkedIn ..
Analyzing what REALLY drives Your Audience
Analyzing what REALLY drives Your Audience
Analyzing what REALLY drives Your Audience
Here are the questions you need to ask (and research) if you want to write content that connects with your audience and motivates them to respond positively (based on the Seven Drivers of Motivational Intelligence):
❶ Assurance: How can you reassure them that there is a brighter future awaiting them?
❷ Challenge: How can you challenge them positively to keep going when the chips are down?
❸ Connection: How can you make them feel more connected to the universal values of Truth, Goodness, Unity and Aliveness (as Maslow posited)?
❹ Significance: How can you make them feel more significant in what they are trying to achieve?
Rather than just focusing on problems and painpoints as other marketers do, appeal to the hopes and aspirations of your audience - and always be uplifting.
This is how I managed to earn 7.5 million content views on LinkedIn (see the full list below)
Once you have deciphered what truly motivates your audience, in business as much as in their lives,
Choosing Your Hashtags Wisely
Leveraging The Power of Inspiration
Analyzing what REALLY drives Your Audience
Create your content with specific LinkedIn hashtags in mind.
Linkedin content is categorised into Linkedin Hashtags that members follow.
The number of followers vary widely by each hashtag (e.g. #leadership is followed by 3,252,820 LinkedIn Members).
Hashtags allow Linkedin users to “listen” to topics that matter most to them, and in turn, create a better engagement for you.
Leveraging The Power of Inspiration
Leveraging The Power of Inspiration
Leveraging The Power of Inspiration
As you will have noticed, it is getting harder and harder to earn your aidence's attention through information - just talking about your product, even their painpoints and solutions.
Buyers have turned off against the flood of information and we are all suffering from an information overwhelm.
If you want to reach the hearts & minds of your audience, there is no better tool than inspiration - we all need to our daily dose of inspiration and people will remember you for a long time if you uplifted their spirits.
And you never know where your next opportunity might come from - some of my best opportunities came from people outside my buyer's spectrum who opened doors I did not ever know existed.
Linked News beats Breaking News
Leveraging The Power of Inspiration
Leveraging The Power of Inspiration
The Italians have a saying that goes like this "Qui va piano, va sano e va lontano" (The one who goes slowly, goes well and far)
The average life time of a viral post on LinkedIn is 4-7 days - after which views drop off dramatically
However, contrary to the LinkedIn algorithm, inspirational post kept picking up speed day after day, even after a full week - which indicates that good news that celebrates humanity and inspires us to embrace the goodness of others, can outlast the daily frenzy of breaking news and hyped news alerts.
Zambia's Kwacha is the world's best performer against the dollar
The Impressive Qualifications That Landed Zimbabwe's Ralph Mupita the Top Job At MTN
The Impressive Qualifications That Landed Zimbabwe's Ralph Mupita the Top Job At MTN
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When he first came into office, almost a year ago, Zambia’s new president was ridiculed by skeptics who called him, “the calculator boy,” for his strong focus on the economy and his background as an accountant.
Looking back now, it’s evident that these were the exact skills that Zambia needed to pull itself back from the economic mess it was in at the time, having become the first African country to default on repayments during the pandemic. Since he became president in August last year, Hakainde Hichilema has steered the economy towards stability.
The Zambian kwacha is the best performing currency in the world against the US dollar, rallying over 18.5% from Jan. 22 to Sept. 1.
While continental peers South Africa, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya have been unable to control rising inflation and plunging currencies, Hichilema’s government has managed to reduce the inflation rate from 24.4% in August 2021 to 9.7% in June this year.
Zambia’s economy
What could be Zambia’s secret in shining in economic areas where almost all countries in the world are struggling? A raft of both monetary and fiscal measures, according to the Policy Monitoring and Research Centre in Lusaka, the capital ...
The Impressive Qualifications That Landed Zimbabwe's Ralph Mupita the Top Job At MTN
The Impressive Qualifications That Landed Zimbabwe's Ralph Mupita the Top Job At MTN
The Impressive Qualifications That Landed Zimbabwe's Ralph Mupita the Top Job At MTN
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Education and lifelong #learning does pay off --- Congratulations 👏 to Ralph Mupita who has set MTN on an unparalleled growth trajectory
Ralph Mupita holds two degrees from the University of Cape Town and is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School General Management Programme
Mupita has said that he was inspired by his parents to be successful. According to him, they instilled in him values and encouraged him to always be ambitious and aspire for greatness.
Apart from instilling in him values, they also made him aware of all the incredible things he could accomplish in life if he had the right education.
Consequently, he put a lot of energy into his studies and fortunate enough for him, he excelled academically.
CapeTown is now one of the world’s fastest-growing regions
The Impressive Qualifications That Landed Zimbabwe's Ralph Mupita the Top Job At MTN
CapeTown is now one of the world’s fastest-growing regions
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Great news 👍 #CapeTown is now one of the world’s fastest-growing regions in terms of foreign investment.
The ranking also awarded #SouthAfrica 🇿🇦 first place in Africa for economic potential, start-up status and business friendliness.
“The Cape Town – Stellenbosch corridor contains 450 tech firms employing more than 40,000 people, making the ecosystem bigger than Nairobi and Lagos combined.”
Other key aspects that make Cape Town the ‘tech capital of Africa’ include:
▪︎ Tech start-ups: At the end of 2020, there were 550 tech companies and over 40,000 people employed in the tech sector, in Cape Town.
▪︎ Investments: In 2020, a total of $88 million (R1.2 billion) disclosed investments were injected into tech start-ups in Cape Town across 46 deals, the highest investments made in South Africa.
▪︎Venture capital firms: the Western Cape has the highest number of venture capital firms, which makes it easy for startups to access funding.
▪︎Co-working spaces: The Western Cape has over 30 co-working spaces, the highest in Africa and 715 free WiFi spots in Cape Town alone.
▪︎Developer talent: Cape Town hosts 38% of the total developers in South Africa, the highest concentration of developers in the country.
▪︎Coffee culture: Cape Town boasts a deep and diverse coffee culture across 100s of stylish outlets.
▪︎EdTech Hub of Africa: Cape Town has a high density of digital skills training academies and is the location of choice for EdTech businesses that are building content for entities and educational institutions across the globe.
▪︎Home to four world-class universities: The University of Cape Town retained its spot as Africa’s top university, with Stellenbosch University ranked the 3rd best University in the 2021 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. Students from across the globe come to study in Cape Town, with many being attracted into the growing tech ecosystem.
▪︎Ease of doing business: According to the latest World Bank research report on Doing Business in South Africa, Cape Town ranked the top metropolitan municipality in the country when it comes to the ease of doing business.
Another Great Victory 🏆 for Team South Africa
"Why would I want ten Ferraris, 20 diamond watches and ?"
"Why would I want ten Ferraris, 20 diamond watches and ?"
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Another Great Victory 🏆 for Team South Africa 🇿🇦 --- #BanyanaBanyana are Champions of #Africa for the very first time.
This victory ended a run of five finals without success for South Africa, who completed the tournament in Morocco with a 100 per cent record.
Coach, Desiree Ellis said that this win had been a long time coming.
“When we walked out and saw the sea of red, I was not perturbed. You could see the focus on the player's faces, they were not perturbed.
The players were really determined and from the first moment, you could see that they wanted to win it. Today they showed true kasi flavour and the South African spirit and togetherness all came together”.
Credit: Banyana Banyana Official Twitter account
"Why would I want ten Ferraris, 20 diamond watches and ?"
"Why would I want ten Ferraris, 20 diamond watches and ?"
"Why would I want ten Ferraris, 20 diamond watches and ?"
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"Why would I want ten Ferraris, 20 diamond watches and two jet planes? What would that do for the world?" Sadio Mane's response to fans who queried this picture I starved, I worked in the fields, I played barefoot, and I didn't go to school. Now I can help people. I prefer to build schools and give poor people food or clothing. I have built schools [and] a stadium; we provide clothes, shoes, and food for people in extreme poverty. In addition, I give 70 euros per month to all people from a very poor Senegalese region in order to contribute to their family economy. I do not need to display luxury cars, luxury homes, trips, and even planes. I prefer that my people receive a little of what life has given me," He is one of the most celebrated footballers in the world, yet he carries a cracked iPhone
The Elephant Whisperer - True Story from Zululand
"Why would I want ten Ferraris, 20 diamond watches and ?"
How Team SouthAfrica welcomed Tatjana Schoenmaker🥇at the #Olympic Village🔥🔥🔥
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When the Elephant Whisperer Laurence Anthony died unexpectedly from a heart attack, 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 experts still to this day cannot explain ...
An incredible true story all the way from Zululand
How Team SouthAfrica welcomed Tatjana Schoenmaker🥇at the #Olympic Village🔥🔥🔥
How Team SouthAfrica welcomed Tatjana Schoenmaker🥇at the #Olympic Village🔥🔥🔥
How Team SouthAfrica welcomed Tatjana Schoenmaker🥇at the #Olympic Village🔥🔥🔥
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How Team #SouthAfrica 🇿🇦 welcomed Tatjana Schoenmaker🥇at the #Olympic Village🔥🔥🔥
"I am because you are" - Miss Universe with her Parents
How Team SouthAfrica welcomed Tatjana Schoenmaker🥇at the #Olympic Village🔥🔥🔥
The World's 1st African Female Fighter Pilot from South Africa
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Just hours before emerging victorious, Tunzi shared a heartwarming message, in which she thanked her parents for raising her to become the confident and grounded woman she is.
Tunzi is known for her passion for breaking beauty stereotypes and promoting women empowerment, subjects she spoke proudly about on stage.
The pictures she shared on Instagram showed her sandwiched between her parents just days before her departure to Atlanta, US, where the Miss Universe pageant was held.
“I am because you are. You have given me life, you've raised me to be the woman I am, so that I can stand in a faraway land proudly knowing I'm rooted and where I'm from,” she said.
The World's 1st African Female Fighter Pilot from South Africa
How Team SouthAfrica welcomed Tatjana Schoenmaker🥇at the #Olympic Village🔥🔥🔥
The World's 1st African Female Fighter Pilot from South Africa
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Mandisa, who was born in Ntuzuma Kwazulu-Natal grew up in Malvern. She says she realised her love for aviation when she was about five years old when her mother and grandmother used to take them to airshows in Virginia Airport.
Due to the inability to afford the entry fee, Mandisa says her mom would park outside the airport and they would watch the displays from there.
Growing up she thought she wanted to be a doctor but when she was in grade 10, she started researching careers that used math and science.
As a result, she discovered aeronautical engineering. She decided to apply to different universities to study exactly that but she came across an article for the South African Air Force and after seeing that she exceeded the requirements of entry, plus she could become a pilot, she was immediately sold.
Springbok Captain Siya Kolisi paying Tribute to his Wife
"Everybody come back to South Africa - this is a great country!"
"Everybody come back to South Africa - this is a great country!"
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Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has paid tribute to his wife, Rachel for her unconditional support.
It's no secret that being married to a sports star can be challenging, especially with the grueling routines and travel schedules, and Siya is grateful to Rachel for being behind him all the way.
Siya made history as the first black captain to lead the Springboks to victory at the recent rugby world cup.
But everyone knows behind every successful man, there's a woman right? And, Siya paid glowing tribute to the queen who played a pivotal part in his success.
"Thanks for always being there for me, believing in me and pushing me to be the best I can be."
"Everybody come back to South Africa - this is a great country!"
"Everybody come back to South Africa - this is a great country!"
"Everybody come back to South Africa - this is a great country!"
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"Everybody come back to South Africa - this is a great country!" --- the instrumental role #business is playing in turning around #southafrica and how we work together to build a better #future for the next generation
Gift of the Givers Founder Imtiaz Sooliman outlining concrete steps to building a prosperous future
Another South African Champion rises to the Top of the World
"Everybody come back to South Africa - this is a great country!"
Rhodes University to honour Maths and Science TV teacher William Smith
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Another South African 🇿🇦 Champion rises to the Top of the World to lead the most valuable soccer ⚽️ brand on planet earth
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has added to his backroom team with the appointment of Benni McCarthy as a first-team coach.
The former South Africa striker was a boyhood Reds fan and scored twice against us for Porto in the 2003/04 Champions League knockout stages.
"I support Man United and always wanted to play for them," he once said. "I loved players like Mark Hughes, Andy Cole and Ryan Giggs."
The 44-year-old also represented the likes of Ajax, Blackburn Rovers and West Ham United during his distinguished career
McCarthy left his post as AmaZulu head coach in March after guiding the South African team to a record second position in the league. In 2020/21, he was named the South African Premier League's Coach of the Season.
The ex-forward will specialise in coaching attacking plays and positioning.
Rhodes University to honour Maths and Science TV teacher William Smith
Rhodes University to honour Maths and Science TV teacher William Smith
Rhodes University to honour Maths and Science TV teacher William Smith
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"Thanks to his exceptional teaching skills and compassion, for almost two decades, the Learning Channel became an indispensable platform for young people of our country to receive interactive TV education in Mathematics and Science. In this way, he became the teacher for the entire South African nation.", said Rhodes University Vice-Chancellor Dr Sizwe Mabizela
Although his initial journey was into the world of business, he soon realised he would not be content unless he followed his passion for teaching.
His first project in the education sector was establishing "Star Schools" to provide value for money education with top-class teachers.
Smith became famous throughout South Africa, where his schools have taught almost a million pupils of all races.
He received many accolades for his innovations in teaching, including the highly prestigious "Teacher of the Year" award.
Smith was voted one of the top three presenters on South African television in 1998.
Besides his education programmes, Smith appeared along with Jeremy Mansfield in the popular South African television quiz show, A Word or 2.
He was also a judge for the Miss South Africa Pageant in 1998 and 1999.
In 2004, Smith was voted 86th in the Top 100 Great South Africans.
Out of the Pool: Meet the Olympic Sensation up and close
Rhodes University to honour Maths and Science TV teacher William Smith
Siya Kolisi paying homage to his Mentor who opened the Door
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Probably the most in-depth and personal interview with South Africa's 🇿🇦 New shooting star - by the ThisLifeOnline Magazine (full story in the links below)
Has Covid-19 affected your training?
Initially the hard lockdown in 2020 was really difficult with me not being able to train for a few weeks.
And then not being able to go to an Olympics for which we had trained so hard!
But then I realised health and lives are so much more important.
Fortunately, during most of the pandemic our pool facilities at Tuks [Pretoria] University have remained open, and we’ve continued to train as if the Olympics is going ahead.
Your training?
Every week I do eight two-hour swimming sessions and two one-hour gym sessions. It takes discipline!
Training diet?
Egg and toast for breakfast. Veg, protein and carbs for lunch and dinner.
I tend to eat the same things because I know they work for me.
Ultimate comfort food?
Carrot cake. I eat healthily during the week but if I want ice cream or chocolate I don’t feel bad about it. It gives me extra energy!
How do you cope with the competitive pressure?
It can be hard. I find that I do best when I focus on myself and ignore the expectations of others.
You and God?
Even winning Commonwealth gold is nothing compared to how God makes me feel. I don’t think we have any concept of how great He is.
How do you connect with God?
I take time alone with Him. I go to a church called Every Nation, and walk out filled with energy and the sense that nothing in my week can defeat me. I feel alive in His presence.
People who’ve inspired me are…
Obviously Penny Heyns! Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt and Chad le Clos because I know how much hard work it takes to achieve what they have.
But I’ve never wanted to emulate anybody. I’m not them and I like finding my own way.
Guilty pleasure? I don’t have time for one! Even series binge-watching is a foreign concept to me
See the full story at https://lnkd.in/dcbNUZ9
Siya Kolisi paying homage to his Mentor who opened the Door
Rhodes University to honour Maths and Science TV teacher William Smith
Siya Kolisi paying homage to his Mentor who opened the Door
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Siya Kolisi has paid homage to the Grey High old boy who paid for the school bursary that the World Cup-winning Bok skipper admits changed the course of his life.
More than a decade ago, Kolisi was the first recipient of the Vincent Mai Bursary Scheme, which allowed him to attend prestigious Grey High in Port Elizabeth.
In 1964 he moved to London and went on to establish a highly-respected career as a merchant banker in London and the USA over a period of years.
Mai then went on to launch a bursary scheme at his old school for worthy recipients from lesser privileged backgrounds, with Kolisi emerging as a benefactor.
On Sunday, the Bok skipper took to social media to pay tribute to the man who influenced his early life so unexpectedly.
‘Vincent is a fellow Grey boy and has invested in hundreds of kids in SA through bursaries, the majority of the time without ever meeting them.
‘I was one of those kids. Without the opportunity, there is no way I’d be where I am today. He sowed into my life without ever knowing what would come from it, and I couldn’t be more grateful. ‘I’m so honoured to have spent some time with him and his family. I’m so excited for the work we’re about to do in South Africa together.’
Team #southafrica clinch GOLD at the men’s 4x100m relay at the World Athletics
Team #southafrica clinch GOLD at the men’s 4x100m relay at the World Athletics
Team #southafrica clinch GOLD at the men’s 4x100m relay at the World Athletics
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Team #southafrica clinch GOLD at the men’s 4x100m relay at the World Athletics held in Poland....
"It looked like Simbine was going to run out of space to catch the South American, but he never gave up and ran “through the line” – the practice of not stopping or dipping just before the line, but actually running at full tilt, something he has been working on throughout 2021.
And this time around the practice paid off, as Simbine clinched the gold medal, with South Africa winning in 38.71, one-hundredth of a second quicker than Brazil, who were initially credited with second place in 38.72.
"Busy is the New Stupid!" Bill Gates
Team #southafrica clinch GOLD at the men’s 4x100m relay at the World Athletics
Team #southafrica clinch GOLD at the men’s 4x100m relay at the World Athletics
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Why BUSI IS BAD in the New Economy --- What Bill Gates and Warren Buffet have to say about the Trap of BUSYNESS for CEO's
The Try that shook the World - a Moment of Genius
Team #southafrica clinch GOLD at the men’s 4x100m relay at the World Athletics
In a world driven by the need to attract and retain toptalent, South Africa now stands to
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The Try that shook the World --- a moment of genius to savour for years to come ...
In a world driven by the need to attract and retain toptalent, South Africa now stands to
In a world driven by the need to attract and retain toptalent, South Africa now stands to
In a world driven by the need to attract and retain toptalent, South Africa now stands to
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In a world 🌎 driven by the need to attract and retain #toptalent, South Africa 🇿🇦 now stands to gain from the brain drain of Europe and the United States.
If leveraged properly, this could position #southafrica favorably and attract professionals to the shores of the country that has birthed many great innovations 💡
Says the report: "South Africa is the sixth most-desired country to #relocate to in the world, a new study has found.
The research was conducted by Compare the Market Australia, which assists users in finding a home loan that matches their individual needs and circumstances.
The website analysed each country on its annual search volume for terms such as “relocating to (country)” and “moving to (country)” to reveal the world’s most desirable countries to relocate to.
It found Canada to be the most-desired country to relocate to in the world, followed by Japan, Spain, China and France, which all ranked in the top five.
Turkey tied with South Africa in sixth with India, Australia, Greece and Fiji rounding off the top 10.
Meanwhile, the least-desired countries to relocate to in the world include Sweden, The Philippines, Bulgaria, Germany, Thailand and Egypt.
Singapore, Myanmar, Italy, and Nigeria were also listed as some of the least desirable, according to the study.
Researchers found that with the rise of working from home in the past couple of years, the number of people who are considering packing up their lives and moving to a new country was also on the rise.
Great news: CapeTown is now one of the world’s fastest-growing regions
In a world driven by the need to attract and retain toptalent, South Africa now stands to
Great news: CapeTown is now one of the world’s fastest-growing regions
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Great news 👍 #CapeTown is now one of the world’s fastest-growing regions in terms of foreign investment.
The ranking also awarded #SouthAfrica 🇿🇦 first place in Africa for economic potential, start-up status and business friendliness.
“The Cape Town – Stellenbosch corridor contains 450 tech firms employing more than 40,000 people, making the ecosystem bigger than Nairobi and Lagos combined.”
Other key aspects that make Cape Town the ‘tech capital of Africa’ include:
▪︎ Tech start-ups: At the end of 2020, there were 550 tech companies and over 40,000 people employed in the tech sector, in Cape Town.
▪︎ Investments: In 2020, a total of $88 million (R1.2 billion) disclosed investments were injected into tech start-ups in Cape Town across 46 deals, the highest investments made in South Africa.
▪︎Venture capital firms: the Western Cape has the highest number of venture capital firms, which makes it easy for startups to access funding.
▪︎Co-working spaces: The Western Cape has over 30 co-working spaces, the highest in Africa and 715 free WiFi spots in Cape Town alone.
▪︎Developer talent: Cape Town hosts 38% of the total developers in South Africa, the highest concentration of developers in the country.
▪︎Coffee culture: Cape Town boasts a deep and diverse coffee culture across 100s of stylish outlets.
▪︎EdTech Hub of Africa: Cape Town has a high density of digital skills training academies and is the location of choice for EdTech businesses that are building content for entities and educational institutions across the globe.
▪︎Home to four world-class universities: The University of Cape Town retained its spot as Africa’s top university, with Stellenbosch University ranked the 3rd best University in the 2021 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. Students from across the globe come to study in Cape Town, with many being attracted into the growing tech ecosystem.
▪︎Ease of doing business: According to the latest World Bank research report on Doing Business in South Africa, Cape Town ranked the top metropolitan municipality in the country when it comes to the ease of doing business.
The Real Story of how Siya Kolisi met Juergen Klopp
In a world driven by the need to attract and retain toptalent, South Africa now stands to
Great news: CapeTown is now one of the world’s fastest-growing regions
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The Real Story of how Siya Kolisi met Juergen Klopp in the most unlikely of places: "I was too shy to ask him anything so I just gave him my phone "
#leadership #southafrica #siyakolisi #inspiration #juergenklopp
Crouching Tiger Star Donates Entire $714 Million Fortune To Charity
Great initiative and much needed as South Africa is facing the highest levels
Crouching Tiger Star Donates Entire $714 Million Fortune To Charity
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The Chinese actor, 63, told Hong Kong movie site Jayne Stars in an interview last week that he planned on donating his $714 million fortune to charity.
“My dream is to be a happy and normal person,” he told the outlet. “The hardest thing in life is not about how much money you earn, but how to keep a peaceful mindset and live the rest of your life in a simple and carefree manner.”
Chow previously claimed to the outlet that he only spent about $102 a month on himself. He was accustomed to using the same Nokia phone for over 17 years until he finally got a smartphone two years ago — but only because his Nokia stopped working, according to the outlet.
The actor has also been spotted shopping at discount stores.
“I don’t wear clothes for other people,” he told Jayne Stars. “As long as I think it’s comfortable, then it’s good enough for me.”
Nominated for an Emmy for the second Year in a Row
Great initiative and much needed as South Africa is facing the highest levels
Crouching Tiger Star Donates Entire $714 Million Fortune To Charity
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Thuso Mbedu was nominated for an Emmy for the second year in a row. The actress was nominated in the International Best Actress category for her role as Winnie in the Mzansi Magic TV show Is’thunzi.
She was the only African to be nominated for this year’s ceremony and only the third South African ever to be nominated for the award. Locally, she bagged the Safta for Best Actress in a drama series.
Great initiative and much needed as South Africa is facing the highest levels
Great initiative and much needed as South Africa is facing the highest levels
Great initiative and much needed as South Africa is facing the highest levels
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Great initiative 👏 and much needed as South Africa 🇿🇦 is facing the highest levels of #youth unemployment in a long time...
“Our vision is to make sure that we leave no one behind, especially young people who form a critical part of the country’s future. The launch of Get-A-Gig is yet another way that we at Vodacom strive to fight the rising youth unemployment rate.
“Our purpose is centred on building a digital society with techco-solutions and an education ecosystem that transforms lives for a better tomorrow,” said Chief Officer of Consumer Business at Vodacom Jorge Mendes.
The Power of MOTHERHOOD (True Story)
Elon Musk's mother, Maye Musk, took to Twitter to share the result of
Great initiative and much needed as South Africa is facing the highest levels
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The Power of MOTHERHOOD --- a TRUE STORY all the way from Slovakia
Risking his Life to save a Stray Dog (True Story)
Elon Musk's mother, Maye Musk, took to Twitter to share the result of
Elon Musk's mother, Maye Musk, took to Twitter to share the result of
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No matter how difficult the situation, there is always oa way out when you reach out to others ...
a true story all the way from Kazakhstan
Elon Musk's mother, Maye Musk, took to Twitter to share the result of
Elon Musk's mother, Maye Musk, took to Twitter to share the result of
Elon Musk's mother, Maye Musk, took to Twitter to share the result of
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Elon Musk's mother, Maye Musk, took to Twitter to share the result of a computer aptitude test that the billionaire entrepreneur took when he was a teenager.
She revealed that the #Tesla CEO had to be retested because examiners had never seen such a high score before.
The picture shared by Maye Musk shows a letter signed by the Director of Information Management at the University of Pretoria in South Africa, which Elon Musk briefly attended before moving to Canada at the age of 17.
The letter, dated 1989, reads: "I have requested ISM (SA) to conduct aptitude tests on Elon Musk regarding computer programming etc. The results were outstanding "
It goes on to show that Mr Musk scored an A+ in both Operating and Programming.
Sharing the letter on Twitter, Elon Musk's mother wrote: "I found your computer aptitude test from when you were 17. If I remember correctly, they had to retest you because they had never seen such a high score.
#southafrica #elonmusk #futurethinking #innovation #inspiration
No Matter how Difficult the Situation, there is always
No Matter how Difficult the Situation, there is always
No Matter how Difficult the Situation, there is always
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No matter how difficult the situation, there is always a way out
🥇 GOLD AND WORLD RECORD - AGAIN! 🥇
No Matter how Difficult the Situation, there is always
No Matter how Difficult the Situation, there is always
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Ntando Mahlangu breaks his own record of 7.02m with an outstanding jump of 7.17m in the men’s long jump.
He walks away with the GOLD medal and the world record at #Tokyo2020 #Paralympics
SHEER BRILLIANCE 👏👏👏 #southafrica #inspiration #successprinciples
The Vote of Thanks from the Team to the Nation
No Matter how Difficult the Situation, there is always
Albert Einstein accepted that many times the most valuable #ideas occurred
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The Vote of Thanks from the Team to the Nation --- how the collective energy transformation propelled a team doubted by many to World Champions
Albert Einstein accepted that many times the most valuable #ideas occurred
Albert Einstein accepted that many times the most valuable #ideas occurred
Albert Einstein accepted that many times the most valuable #ideas occurred
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Albert Einstein accepted that many times the most valuable #ideas occurred to him while doing nothing and enjoying his own "no time."
Steve Jobs was also a "famous bum."
"The time Steve Jobs procrastinated and pondered the possibilities was time well spent letting more divergent ideas emerge," Wharton professor Adam Grant once told Business Insider of Jobs' long periods of aimless inactivity.
It is worth mentioning that both geniuses — Einstein and Jobs — managed to do a great job of putting their ideas into practice.
Not only is "no time" enough to be able to change the world, it is an essential ingredient and a part of the whole.
When you're planning the perfect morning routine, it's easy not to give "no time" the attention it deserves, but you should definitely always include it in your everyday life.
You will see a change in the way you think and create, and achieve a more successful version of yourself.
When Two Legends meet - Siya Kolisi & Juergen Klopp
Albert Einstein accepted that many times the most valuable #ideas occurred
When Two Legends meet - Siya Kolisi & Juergen Klopp
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"He came and greeted every single person at the table and spoke to me for over 40 minutes,’ said the awestruck Bok captain.
‘When I saw him I fell off my chair! Everyone around me didn’t understand but I’ve got huge respect for him. He said he knew who I was and that he watched the final.’
A fortnight after concluding the nationwide World Cup victory tour, following their triumph in Japan, the Bok captain admitted that it was only during the celebratory parade that he realised the significance of his team’s achievement.
‘This made us realise why we did it and who we did it for,’ added Kolisi. ‘To see people in South Africa so happy and united, that was really strong. We hope it is not just for this moment, but that it carries on for years to come
The Real Meaning of Confidence
Albert Einstein accepted that many times the most valuable #ideas occurred
When Two Legends meet - Siya Kolisi & Juergen Klopp
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"If you are confident about your strengths, you don't need to show me by you putting someone else down.
Show me how strong you are that you can lift somebody else up, and treat somebody well and be respectful."
When you make somebody's day - and create a moment of magic that
When you make somebody's day - and create a moment of magic that
When you make somebody's day - and create a moment of magic that
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When you make somebody's day - and create a moment of magic that will be remembered for a long time...
From the BNP Paribas Showdown between Roger Federer and Grigor Dimitrov when Dimitrov decides to take a little break.
That’s when he calls a young boy down from the stands and hands him a racket.
What was already a great day for the boy suddenly turns into one of the greatest moments of his life as he stands across the net from one of tennis’ all-time greats.
What the kid soon makes clear, however, is that this is not his first time on the court ...
#leadership #inspiration #futureleaders #motivation #successprinciples
When you make Integrity the Central Pillar of Your Life
When you make somebody's day - and create a moment of magic that
When you make somebody's day - and create a moment of magic that
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When you make Integrity 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲, miracles do happen --- an unheard of act of total integrity and fair play at the cost of victory ...
𝗔 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 the German Bundesliga
"Will it be easier for you if I wasn’t so fast? "
When you make somebody's day - and create a moment of magic that
For the first time in a long time, South Africa's 🇿🇦 economy is outpacing the US, UK and France
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Semenya is heard asking: "Will it be easier for you if I wasn’t so fast? Will it be simpler if I stop winning? Would you be more comfortable if I was less proud?”
"That’s to bad… because I was born to do this! We all have purpose, and I believe that each of us has an assignment we’re here to complete.”
For the first time in a long time, South Africa's 🇿🇦 economy is outpacing the US, UK and France
For the first time in a long time, South Africa's 🇿🇦 economy is outpacing the US, UK and France
For the first time in a long time, South Africa's 🇿🇦 economy is outpacing the US, UK and France
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For the first time in a long time, South Africa's 🇿🇦 economy is outpacing the US, UK and France 🇫🇷 ---
The local economy bounced back in May 2022 after experiencing some moderation in the previous month, the latest figures in the monthly BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) show.
“The BETI increased by a significant 9.9% in May 2022 compared to a year ago to reach the highest level since August 2021,” said Shergeran Naidoo, BankservAfrica’s head of stakeholder engagements.
“The May reading was also a substantial improvement on the 4.9% – revised from 4.5% – recorded in April.”
Following revisions to the seasonal factors, the actual index level reached an all-time high at 143.5. The strong number was unexpected in light of the many headwinds that surfaced in the local economy over recent weeks ...
Zozibini Tunzi has opened up to Trevor Noah on the hate
For the first time in a long time, South Africa's 🇿🇦 economy is outpacing the US, UK and France
When you know you have won the game before you have scored
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Zozibini Tunzi has opened up to Trevor Noah on the hate she's been receiving since being crowned Miss SA and Miss Universe.
Zozibini admitted that some had felt that she was a “downgrade” Miss SA winner when she won the title in August.
She added that the backlash got more international when people found out that she was going to compete in Miss Universe.
“International people started commenting and I think my most interesting one was when I came to New York, I think four months ago. It was late in the evening and I took a photo of my apartment and I was like, it's such a beautiful night and a comment came in saying, 'this photo is so black, it's as black as you are, Miss ugly SA'".
She goes on to say that, "I'm not mad because it's just how society has labeled beauty to be. It's just how we've been programmed to look at beauty in that way. The further you are from being fair, the uglier you are."
#leadership #southafrica #inspiringstories #zozibinitunzi #inspiration
When you know you have won the game before you have scored
For the first time in a long time, South Africa's 🇿🇦 economy is outpacing the US, UK and France
When you know you have won the game before you have scored
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When you know you have won the game before you have scored the final goal ...
The Biggest tree on Planet Earth
Great news for reviving one of South Africa's most iconic race tracks
The Biggest tree on Planet Earth
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Meet the 𝗕𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵 --- born 600 years before Jesus, rising 84 meters into the Sky and reaching a girth of 24 meters at its Base
If it could only tell 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 over the past 2,700 years ...
An Inspiration to the World
Great news for reviving one of South Africa's most iconic race tracks
The Biggest tree on Planet Earth
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In what has been described as an inspiration to the world, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town (UCT), Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, has requested that the funds set aside for her inauguration ceremony be used to pay off outstanding fees for students who finished their exams in the classes of 2015-2017.
She also personally raised funds to complete the total amount owed by the students to enable them graduate.
A special graduation ceremony was then organized for the over 100 students, thanks to Professor Phakeng.
Great news for reviving one of South Africa's most iconic race tracks
Great news for reviving one of South Africa's most iconic race tracks
“The Cape Town – Stellenbosch corridor contains 450 tech firms employing more than 40,000 people
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Great news for reviving one of South Africa's 🇿🇦 most iconic race 🏁 tracks ---
"The buzz started last week with a report in Dutch outlet The Telegraaf stating that we’ve been added to next year’s schedule.
There has been nothing via any official channels, either in South Africa or from the FIA, but last night, social media was abuzz with reports that we will be welcoming Formula One back to our shores after a three-decade wait.
Two accounts, in particular, sent out news which was shared far and wide
Neither of those accounts has a massive following and many were hesitant (we’ve been burnt before – 2023 Rugby World Cup still hurts) to get carried away.
However, Sasha Martinengo, a leading voice in South Africa’s F1 scene, has stated that the news comes from a “pretty reliable source”:
"Unconfirmed yet pretty reliable source is claiming that the South African GP at Kyalami is CONFIRMED for 2023. Formula 1 and DHL have signed a 5-YEAR contract. Formula 1 will return to South Africa after nearly 30 years since the last Grand Prix."
“The Cape Town – Stellenbosch corridor contains 450 tech firms employing more than 40,000 people
“The Cape Town – Stellenbosch corridor contains 450 tech firms employing more than 40,000 people
“The Cape Town – Stellenbosch corridor contains 450 tech firms employing more than 40,000 people
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“The Cape Town – Stellenbosch corridor contains 450 tech firms employing more than 40,000 people, making the ecosystem bigger than Nairobi and Lagos combined.”
Other key aspects that make Cape Town the ‘tech capital of Africa’ include:
▪︎ Tech start-ups: At the end of 2020, there were 550 tech companies and over 40,000 people employed in the tech sector, in Cape Town.
▪︎ Investments: In 2020, a total of $88 million (R1.2 billion) disclosed investments were injected into tech start-ups in Cape Town across 46 deals, the highest investments made in South Africa.
▪︎Venture capital firms: the Western Cape has the highest number of venture capital firms, which makes it easy for startups to access funding.
▪︎ Co-working spaces: The Western Cape has over 30 co-working spaces, the highest in Africa and 715 free WiFi spots in Cape Town alone.
▪︎ Developer talent: Cape Town hosts 38% of the total developers in South Africa, the highest concentration of developers in the country.
▪︎Coffee culture: Cape Town boasts a deep and diverse coffee culture across 100s of stylish outlets.
EdTech Hub of Africa: Cape Town has a high density of digital skills training academies and is the location of choice for EdTech businesses
#southafrica #startups #leadership #venturecapital #capetown
When the State President takes Your Picture
“The Cape Town – Stellenbosch corridor contains 450 tech firms employing more than 40,000 people
Africa's First Female Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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Zozibini Tunzi made an appearance in parliament as a special guest of President Cyril Ramaphosa during the 2020 State of the Nation Address.
The beauty queen, who is currently on her Miss Universe homecoming tour, was recognised by the president during proceedings, and later shared a special moment with Ramaphosa and the Deputy President David Mabuza while taking pictures.
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi also joined zozi. In the clip, President Ramaphosa takes pictures of Zozibini and Siya on a cell phone, adding that he is "delighted" that they were able to attend.
Later, the president joins the pair for another photo, saying: "Zozi we were watching you. At 3 am, we watched you. We watched you as you were crowned."
"But I didn't only watch Siya, I was there when he lifted the cup," Ramaphosa jokes, adding: "We are so proud."
Africa's First Female Cardiothoracic Surgeon
“The Cape Town – Stellenbosch corridor contains 450 tech firms employing more than 40,000 people
Africa's First Female Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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Dr Lindiwe Sidali has made history by becoming the first African female cardiothoracic surgeon in the country.
A doctor for 10 years, Sidali, 35, described her journey as both challenging and enlightening.
"I became aware that I was an African female in a speciality that is famously known for being a male dominated and I learnt to embrace who I am and what I represent.
"It’s been challenging but it’s also been a great adventure, and I could not have done it without the support of the amazing people that I had by my side."
She said it was her parents, strong feminists who encouraged her to pursue her dreams.
"They instilled in us values that as girls we were enough to stand on our own, despite and against the odds and societal norms.
This is the inspiration we all need today
A simple Act of lending R100 to a Customer in Need
A simple Act of lending R100 to a Customer in Need
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This is the inspiration we all need --- probably the best three minutes you'll spend today...
#inspiration #leadership #southafrica #unitesouthafrica #rebuildsa
A simple Act of lending R100 to a Customer in Need
A simple Act of lending R100 to a Customer in Need
A simple Act of lending R100 to a Customer in Need
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A simple act of lending R100 to a customer in need has multiplied beyond petrol attendant Nkosikho Mbele's wildest dreams, as the customer's crowdfunding campaign has seen her raise almost R300 000 for him in return so far.
South Africans have reached into their pockets to reward Mbele's act of kindness after his story went viral on multiple platforms on Friday.
Mbele, 28, on Thursday paid for Monet van Deventer's petrol from his own pocket when she stopped at his station on the N2 near Makhaza on her way to Cape Town, having realised she had forgotten her bank card.
In a Facebook post, she said he told her: "Ma'am you can't run out of petrol on the N2. I'll throw in R100 and then you can just bring back my R100 whenever you are near again."
He then put petrol in her tank, paying with his own bank card, and without taking down her details.
Van Deventer in her personal message on the BackaBuddy fundraising platform said she would love to do something for him in return since he "saved [her] life".
"He trusted me [to return]. On my way back, I found him and returned his blessing. I asked him why he helped and trusted a stranger. He replied, 'Ma'am I am a believer'. "Thank you Nkosikho for giving me hope for South Africa ...
Remembering Johnny Clegg (True Story)
A simple Act of lending R100 to a Customer in Need
Thibela was called a child genius when she was at Farel Primary
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When the fight broke out that night near the hostel, the Zulu men panicked and started to look for Jonathan, who was nowhere to be found.
It must have been a bunch of worried Zulu men who walked back to their hostel block that night wondering what happened to their mlungu, for it was obvious that if anything bad happened to the white boy it would no doubt attract the feared police.
But when they arrived, who did they find nervously sitting next to the plastic bags carrying their groceries?
Upon finding him unharmed, the men erupted into a frenzy of dance and impromptu praise-singing and mockery that earned him the name Umfan’ owabaleka namaCheckers
In the hostels he learnt more than dancing and strumming the guitar. He learnt Zulu life and culture – stick fighting, traditional dance, ukuphalaza, the use of intelezi and the sacred ways of healing
But what intrigued him most were the stories of the men – proud warriors in their villages and regions reduced to sweeping the streets for a pittance in the city, yet they continued to embrace life with a sense of humour
Clegg was a performer in his own right, one of the best lyricists of all time, a poet and terrific music arranger who used his craft to build bridges
Thibela was called a child genius when she was at Farel Primary
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 South Africa is back on top of the world
Thibela was called a child genius when she was at Farel Primary
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Thibela was called a child genius when she was at Farel Primary school in Mpumalanga.
Owing to her school’s support and belief, she passed through the grades quickly.
She was promoted to high school straight from Grade 6.
Later, when she went to Lehlasedi High school, she was again promoted to Grade 10 because of her extraordinary skills in academics and extramural activities.
When she reached Grade 11, she did face a little struggle, but she managed to pick up her pace and graduated from high school with seven distinctions at the age of 15.
After a hard-earned admission to Wits University at the age of 16 and winning the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) bursary, and pursued a six-year degree in the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCH).
In addition to all this, she has received the Golden Key International membership, a recognition given for academically excelling students worldwide.
She is currently receiving training at Helen Joseph hospital in Auckland Park.
Priscilla Sekhonyana, the spokesperson of The Health Practice Council of South Africa (HPCSA), confirmed that Thibela is currently the youngest active doctor on the IN Register.
Her zeal and discipline have left many people awestruck.
It is worthy to note that this young woman is a symbol of inspiration and hope for many people around the globe
🚨 NEW OLYMPIC RECORD
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 South Africa is back on top of the world
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 South Africa is back on top of the world
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South Africa's Tatjana Schoenmaker blitzes the field to set a new Olympic Record in her Women's 100m Breaststroke heat 🏊
She is also the fastest qualifier for the semifinals 👏
#Tokyo2020
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 South Africa is back on top of the world
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 South Africa is back on top of the world
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 South Africa is back on top of the world
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having been crowned world champion in four different categories in recent weeks:
▪︎Voted the most favored offshore BPO Destination
▪︎Chosen as the location for #TomCruise's 8th instalment of #MissionImpossible (and possibly as his future home, saying “I would love to. It would be nice to live here permanently. We have wanted to come here for a very long time,”)
▪︎Ranked second best performing #Currency in 2022 (and best Rand-Dollar performance in Q1 since 1993)
▪︎Most favored #Investment Destination in Emerging Markets at the recent Bank of America Securities Investors Summit
And Lewis Hamilton the seven-times world champion has urged the sport to return to the country on several occasions, saying
“But the one I really, really want to see is South Africa. That’s the one I want to hear next that gets announced."
“We’re pretty much on every other continent, so why not?” Hamilton added. “And ultimately, my ancestors are from there so that’s why it is important for me personally.”
“We may break all the records and lift all the trophies but ..."
“We may break all the records and lift all the trophies but ..."
“We may break all the records and lift all the trophies but ..."
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Siya said: “We may break all the records and lift all the trophies and medals, but someone else will come and do the same after us. if we don’t use our influence to make a impact now, we will be forgotten. The lives that we touch and change will last forever.”
Rachel said: “I heard so many people’s stories last night on how they’re impacting their nation through sport/community. Some were very famous sportsmen and women.
Others were people with an urgency and passion strong enough to see a change in their country. “Let’s never be comfortable if there are others suffering."
Siya dedicated his award to the 2019 Rugby World Cup Winning Springbok squad. He said: “It’s a great honour and a privilege for me and it’s great to see people recognise people that use their voice and use their platform and do some work off the field as well and it will inspire people to do more. “We’re not just sportsmen. We can do much more off the field.”
A Love Letter from the Springboks' Captain to his Wife
“We may break all the records and lift all the trophies but ..."
“We may break all the records and lift all the trophies but ..."
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The Springboks rugby captain honoured his life partner and mother of his kids in a message that had fans reaching for tissues.
He wrote; "I love you @rachel_kolisi Thanks for always being there for me, believing in me and pushing me to be the best I can be."
Siya and Rachel have come a long way together. They began dating when Siya began his professional career in rugby and was still relatively unknown.
Together they've faced major hurdles; racist comments, finding and adopting Siya's younger siblings, putting haters on blast and navigating living life in the public eye
Paying it Forward to the Next Generation
“We may break all the records and lift all the trophies but ..."
Appoint 100 of SA’s best people to fix the country
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Remember the schoolboy who cried when his hero Siya Kolisi signed his boots during the Springboks’ Trophy Tour?
Well, the World Cup-winning Springbok captain brought 15-year-old Lebo Mogoma from Helpmekaar College in Johannesburg to the BrightRock Players Choice Awards on Tuesday night.
Mogoma accompanied Kolisi when he accepted Cheslin Kolbe’s award for Backline Player of the Year.
Appoint 100 of SA’s best people to fix the country
Appoint 100 of SA’s best people to fix the country
Appoint 100 of SA’s best people to fix the country
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esterday Barnes sent out a tweet saying President Cyril Ramaphosa must appoint the 100 best people to fix the country. He said the president should start with 10 people, and that it is the last chance for South Africa.
He joins me now.
Mark, thank you so much for joining us. What was the context of this tweet? Was it a tweet in anger, or have you been considering making this proposal for a while?
MARK BARNES: Well, I had just finished watching the news and, in fact, reading the papers on Sunday and I couldn’t find any good news whatsoever.
Every element of our construct seems to be at risk, ranging from education to electricity, to water, to social order, to economic order – and you just get the sense that everything we look at more closely looks worse than we expect it to be.
And so you go, ‘What is the root cause of this, because we have so many things in our favour in South Africa?’ We are gifted with natural resources, we have wonderful weather, we have all of those good things.
Now we have to go to the root cause, which is leadership. We have not yet managed to intersect political and economic power in South Africa, in the new South Africa, in the post-1994 South Africa.
That is where the gap is. So we sit on opposite sides of a table with an inferiority complex about business on the one hand, and a superiority complex about business on the other, with levers of power that are not wishing to intersect with experience.
We must get over it, man, because what we really need is to hold hands and we need to get over our baggage and our continuing divides, including racism which continues, including poverty and inequality and all those things which we need to leave at the door.
We need to sit down and face the realities of this beautiful country and fix them together.
SHE'S DONE IT 👏
Appoint 100 of SA’s best people to fix the country
Rachel Kolisi's Special Message to Young Women
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NEW WORLD RECORD ⏱️
Tatjana Schoenmaker secures South Africa's first gold medal and the first individual world record of #Tokyo2020
Rachel Kolisi's Special Message to Young Women
Appoint 100 of SA’s best people to fix the country
Rachel Kolisi's Special Message to Young Women
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Siya’s wife Rachel had another important message from the evening – this time more personal, but so important for young women and girls everywhere.
She posted a photo of herself facing the camera and said: “I’m so self conscious about my ears. I was teased for years about my “elephant ears”.
I wore them out last night because we need to embrace our uniqueness.”
Siya Kolisi's inspiring message to the next generation of leaders
Siya Kolisi's inspiring message to the next generation of leaders
Siya Kolisi's inspiring message to the next generation of leaders
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#SiyaKolisi's inspiring message to the next generation of leaders who aspire to be like him...✨
#inspiration #leadership #southafrica #leadershipdevelopment
How One Simple Change in Mindset made all the Difference
Siya Kolisi's inspiring message to the next generation of leaders
Siya Kolisi's inspiring message to the next generation of leaders
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From feeling the Pressure to serving the Privilege --- how one simple Change in Mindset made all the difference for the Boks ...
A Moment of Magic
Siya Kolisi's inspiring message to the next generation of leaders
Investors are rating South Africa 🇿🇦 one of the #top5 Destinations
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A Moment of Magic for the Captain and the next Generation of Champions
Investors are rating South Africa 🇿🇦 one of the #top5 Destinations
Investors are rating South Africa 🇿🇦 one of the #top5 Destinations
Investors are rating South Africa 🇿🇦 one of the #top5 Destinations
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Investors are rating South Africa 🇿🇦 one of the #top5 Destinations to trade in and visit --- earlier this week, a Global #Reputation Study surveying the perceptions of 10 000 participants comprising investors and travellers from 13 countries, shared the following findings:
▪︎Trade and Tourism proved to be South Africa’s strongest attributes with up to 70% of the 10, 000 respondents indicating their willingness to visit or do business with the country;
▪︎The overall perception of the country has improved during 2021 with up to 45% of the respondents saying that their perception has improved, compared to merely 3% of those stating that it has worsened;
▪︎Most of the respondents rated South Africa among the Top 5 places they are willing to visit, invest or do business, and relocate;
▪︎Up to 75% of tourists would love to visit South Africa, expressing that they were attracted by its diverse Nature, Wildlife, Culture and Climate;
▪︎Expatriates rated South Africa as the second preferred destination for international workers along with the UAE.
See the full report at https://lnkd.in/d_DBUTWE
"Go out and have the best of missions, this is a mercy mission,
Investors are rating South Africa 🇿🇦 one of the #top5 Destinations
"Go out and have the best of missions, this is a mercy mission,
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"Go out and have the best of missions, this is a mercy mission, this is a life-restoration mission, this is a life-saving mission, this is a life-giving mission. Go out and save the lives of South Africans," President Ramaphosa said.
Ramaphosa told the soldiers that people were worried and uncertain, calling on them to reassure them that things would be fine.
"They will be looking up to you to give them confidence that everything will be alright, they will be looking unto you not as a force of might but as a force of kindness."
UCT alumni build ‘Coronapp’ platform
Investors are rating South Africa 🇿🇦 one of the #top5 Destinations
"Go out and have the best of missions, this is a mercy mission,
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We saw a great deal of misinformation about the outbreak and the nature of the virus circulating on social media. The fake news around the outbreak not only created a great deal of uncertainty, but was incredibly dangerous; there were trends such as gargling bleach or supposed home remedies that could cure the virus.
Additionally, the best possible way for us to fight the virus is to flatten the curve – decrease the speed at which the virus spreads, through social distancing.
Coronapp not only informs people about the basics of the virus but encourages those of us who can afford to stay at home to practise social distancing to lessen the load on the South African healthcare system.
At the time we created the platform, there wasn’t a centralised platform where individuals could get reliable and up-to-date information. Coming from software development backgrounds, we knew a well-built platform could help South Africans protect themselves and their families from the outbreak.
How long did it take to build?
It took us one weekend to build it. We worked around the clock from morning until late at night throughout the weekend. However, development is an ongoing process of adding features that are most helpful to people using it.
Africa's First Global Tech Icon to challenge the Silicon Valley Giants
Africa's First Global Tech Icon to challenge the Silicon Valley Giants
Africa's First Global Tech Icon to challenge the Silicon Valley Giants
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“She will also be responsible for Naspers’ recently announced units, Naspers Foundry and Naspers Labs, which are designed to help stimulate the South African tech sector and tackle youth unemployment, respectively,” Naspers said.
Mahanyele-Dabengwa joins Naspers from her executive chairperson role at Sigma Capital, a privately held, majority-black owned investment group based in South Africa. Bob van Dijk, Group CEO,
Naspers, said: “Phuthi is a seasoned leader with a strong track record of achievement throughout her career. Her significant investor and board experience across varied sectors, makes Phuthi the perfect match for this important role at Naspers.”
Mahanyele-Dabengwa holds a BA Economics from Rutgers University, US, and an MBA from De Montfort University in Leicester, UK. Naspers Labs is the pilot of a social impact initiative that Naspers has designed in partnership with Marlon Parker, the founder of RLabs, to develop the skills and talent of South Africa’s unemployed youth.
Naspers Foundry is a R1.4 billion start-up funding initiative aimed at boosting the South African technology sector through funding.
No matter how difficult the situation, there is always a way out
Africa's First Global Tech Icon to challenge the Silicon Valley Giants
Africa's First Global Tech Icon to challenge the Silicon Valley Giants
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No matter how difficult the situation, there is always a way out ... a true story from Sergio Garcia at the Arnold Palmer Invitational Golf Tournament
The greatest Comeback in the History of Sport
Africa's First Global Tech Icon to challenge the Silicon Valley Giants
Timing is Everything --- on the field of sport as much as on the battlefield of business ..
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Viren's chances of winning 10,000m gold at the Munich Games looked to be over when he was involved in a collision with Tunisia's Mohamed Gammoudi around 5,000m into the race.
Both men fell to the track. Gammoudi would quickly pull out, injured. But Viren continued, after calmly taking a moment to compose himself.
Re-focused and seemingly re-energised, he hunted down Great Britain's David Bedford, on his way to one of two historic golds at the Games.
Timing is Everything --- on the field of sport as much as on the battlefield of business ..
Timing is Everything --- on the field of sport as much as on the battlefield of business ..
Timing is Everything --- on the field of sport as much as on the battlefield of business ..
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Timing is Everything --- on the field of sport as much as on the battlefield of business ..
#southafrica #inspiration #springboks #business #StrongerTogether
Credit: SuperSport official Twitter channel
It does not matter how many times you FALL - what matters is ...
Timing is Everything --- on the field of sport as much as on the battlefield of business ..
It does not matter how many times you FALL - what matters is ...
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The defending world champion appeared to lose any chance of a medal - let alone the gold - when he botched the landing of his vault and stumbled backwards, landing on a judge's table.
His score dropped him to 12th place with only two events left.
But one by one, the gymnasts above him faltered and Hamm was spectacular, closing with a pair of 9.837s on the parallel bars and high bar to win the gold.
Good Deeds never expire - even after 50 Years (True Story)
Timing is Everything --- on the field of sport as much as on the battlefield of business ..
It does not matter how many times you FALL - what matters is ...
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Good Deeds never expire - 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟱𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀, as in the case of Sir Nicholas Winton who saved 669 lives from certain death in an operation later known as the Czech Kindertransport
𝗛𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲, not even his wife, and it was only when she found an old notebook containing the names and pictures of the children, fifty years later ...
𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 to do good deeds to others - and make every day a day to help another less fortunate than you
More than most anybody in leadership, Archbishop Desmond Tutu mastered the art of humor
More than most anybody in leadership, Archbishop Desmond Tutu mastered the art of humor
More than most anybody in leadership, Archbishop Desmond Tutu mastered the art of humor
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More than most anybody in leadership, Archbishop Desmond Tutu mastered the art of humor to break down barriers and open the door for real dialogue
Thank you for showing us the way to a better future
May your Legacy shine as bright as the Olympic flame
In gratitude
Citizen Leadership in Action (True Story)
More than most anybody in leadership, Archbishop Desmond Tutu mastered the art of humor
More than most anybody in leadership, Archbishop Desmond Tutu mastered the art of humor
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Citizen Leadership in Action --- so important to 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 ... and yet so rare in Many Parts of the World
This Leadership Principle has been termed "𝗙𝗶𝘅𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀" and was the key to New Yorkers transforming their city from the most dangerous to the safest largest City in the US
𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 where broken windows are the norm rather than the exception, people will read this as a sign that nobody cares and therefore be more prone to commit minor - and later on - more serious offences and ultimately this can lead a society to unravel and decay ...
When you confront a Challenge head-on
More than most anybody in leadership, Archbishop Desmond Tutu mastered the art of humor
How to #influence the world’s most influential #influencer
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When you confront a challenge head-on, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 are much better than running away from that challenge ...
a true story all the way from the Kruger Park
How to #influence the world’s most influential #influencer
Altron’s Mteto Nyathi honoured with World Entrepreneur Award
How to #influence the world’s most influential #influencer
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How to #influence the world’s most influential #influencer --- and the BIG question is ...
will #Germany be able to influence #ronaldo this evening and beat #Portugal 🤔
"When you go on about your job and you're working and just
Altron’s Mteto Nyathi honoured with World Entrepreneur Award
Altron’s Mteto Nyathi honoured with World Entrepreneur Award
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"When you go on about your job and you're working and just chatting to people you don't realise how much people think about you ..."
Graham Carter, who has been the coach driver and kitman for Liverpool Football Club since 1977, recalls the best moments of his life and the friendships he built with the players over almost 45 years
Said Jurgen Klopp at Graham's farewell: "it's really difficult to speak about Graham without getting wet eyes, because I will miss him so much. Because the hug he always gave me before the game, it's like the hug from my dad."
When all is said and done, it will be the friends you made in life and the hearts you touched in your journey that will make the difference
Altron’s Mteto Nyathi honoured with World Entrepreneur Award
Altron’s Mteto Nyathi honoured with World Entrepreneur Award
Altron’s Mteto Nyathi honoured with World Entrepreneur Award
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“It is no secret that #entrepreneurs can change the world and help reframe the future and like many of us over the past year, they have faced a steep learning curve amid the global pandemic. Congratulations to them,” Sita said
Mteto Nyati Nyati has been instrumental in the turnaround of fortunes at Altron since he was appointed as chief executive in April 2017.
Under Nyati the group adopted a new #turnaround strategy, which included the sale of non-core assets
It yielded fruits immediately as the group reported a profit of R168 million from all operations in the year to end February 2018, compared with a loss of R302m a year earlier.
The share price has already responded positively as it leapt by more than 218 percent in four years with Nyathi at the helm by climbing from R11 a share to a high of R35 at the beginning of December
The momentum was broken when Altron unbundled Bytes UK and listed it separately on the London Stock Exchange
Nyati said the decision followed a review of its portfolio, which showed that Bytes’ value was not reflected in the Altron group’s share price
Nyati was also honoured with the #Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Management in 2020 and Business Leader of the Year in 2019
South Africa acted faster, more efficiently than many other countries - BBC
Message from President Ramaphosa: "Sim Tshabalala, 8, was my partner at the golf challenge today.
Message from President Ramaphosa: "Sim Tshabalala, 8, was my partner at the golf challenge today.
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It’s been a week since President Cyril Ramaphosa announced one of the most severe lockdowns in the world. The country is ramping up testing for Covid-19 at a pace outstripping most of its economic peers and even far wealthier nations.
"South Africa seems to have acted faster, more efficiently, and more ruthlessly than many other countries around the world." Andrew Harding, Africa correspondent – BBC
"President Cyril Ramaphosa has emerged as a formidable leader - composed, compassionate, but seized by the urgency of the moment and wasting no time in imposing tough restrictive steps and galvanising crucial support from the private sector." Andrew Harding, Africa correspondent – BBC
The broadcasting behemoth also applauded Health Minister Zweli Mkhize for his “no-nonsense, energetic performance, and his sober, deeply knowledgeable, daily briefings”.
Message from President Ramaphosa: "Sim Tshabalala, 8, was my partner at the golf challenge today.
Message from President Ramaphosa: "Sim Tshabalala, 8, was my partner at the golf challenge today.
Message from President Ramaphosa: "Sim Tshabalala, 8, was my partner at the golf challenge today.
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Message from President Ramaphosa: "Sim Tshabalala, 8, was my partner at the golf challenge today. He is the 7th best golf player of his age group and has won the US Kids Golf tournament twice, competing with children from around the world. He has the most beautiful swing. We must nurture & invest in our children."
And this how SimTiger replied to the President: "Thank you Mr. President, what an hour and privilege to be your partner and you have a beautiful swing too 👌🏽. Thank you for some encouraging words and advice. It means a lot to me and other children. To all the other kids; believe in yourselves, lets do this. 🇿🇦⛳"
#leadership #southafrica #simtiger #inspiringstories #inspiration #ramaphosa
The Power of Fatherhood - when your father truly believes in you
Message from President Ramaphosa: "Sim Tshabalala, 8, was my partner at the golf challenge today.
The Power of Fatherhood - when your father truly believes in you
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The Power of Fatherhood - when your father truly believes in you and tells you that you can achieve the impossible, miracles can happen ...
Netflix adds Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa to its board
Netflix adds Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa to its board
The Power of Fatherhood - when your father truly believes in you
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Masiyiwa is the founder of Econet Group which has operations and investments in 29 countries in #Africa and beyond
includes #Econet Wireless, #Zimbabwe’s leading mobile operator; Liquid Telecom, the pan-African broadband company and its subsidiary Africa Data Centres, the fast-growing data center company which just raised $300 million from the US government’s development finance arm.
#Netflix has been expanding its influence across Africa rapidly in the last year as it rolls out a haul of original African shows and movies led by talent and producers from #Southafrica and #Nigeria.
It has been trying to figure out ways to make its service more accessible and affordable particularly in most African countries where watching video over internet usage is sometimes discouraged by costs or poor quality.
“I’m thrilled to have Strive join our board as we expand more across Africa and the world,” said Sarandos.
Despite his success in corporate life and entrepreneurship, Masiyiwa, who also sits on board of Unilever and the global advisory board of Bank of America,
has run into conflict with his country’s government several times.
#leadership #successprinciples
'I doubted us': Elon Musk says it took 100,000 people to launch
Netflix adds Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa to its board
'I doubted us': Elon Musk says it took 100,000 people to launch
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"To be totally frank, I doubted us too. I thought we had maybe — when starting SpaceX — maybe had a 10% chance of reaching orbit.
So to those who doubted us I was like, 'Well, I think you're probably right,'" Musk told Business Insider.
He added: "It took us took us four attempts just to get to orbit with Falcon 1. ...
People told me this joke: How do you make a small fortune in the rocket industry? 'You start with a large one' is the punch line."
Musk said SpaceX "just barely made it there" with Falcon 1's successful launch; a fourth failure would have bankrupted the company.
"That's all the money we had for that fourth launch, and ... that wasn't even enough to save the company.
We also then had to win the NASA cargo-resupply contract," Musk said. "Those are the two key things that saved SpaceX.
Otherwise, we would have not made it. So hey, I think those doubters were — their probability assessment was correct. But fortunately, fate has smiled upon us and brought us to this day."
"Life becoming multiplanetary for the first time in the 4 1/2 billion-year history of Earth? I think this is hopefully the first step on that journey. ... That's seeming increasingly real with what happened today: getting people to orbit, finally"
"When (Nelson) Mandela spoke some 20 years ago about how sport
Netflix adds Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa to its board
'I doubted us': Elon Musk says it took 100,000 people to launch
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"When (Nelson) Mandela spoke some 20 years ago about how sport has the power to unite, we felt that first hand with this group of players," Kolisi said.
"We come from different backgrounds, speak different languages and all have a different challenges, but we came together for the game we love.
We had one goal, fought for each other and with one main goal, we came together and gave it all we could.
"This was not only about South Africa coming together, but also inspiring kids to live their dreams.
Now kids from townships know that they can achieve their dream. We all have beautiful and inspiring stories to tell."
#leadership #southafrica #siyakolisi #inspiration
Woman uses R389 to buy seeds, grows successful company in 2 years
"Elon Musk must come back home": SA reacts to Musk's wealth status
Woman uses R389 to buy seeds, grows successful company in 2 years
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Ntando Thabethe is one woman who is proving that the agriculture sector is not just for men.
Thabethe lost her job in mechanical engineering sales because her company relocated from Pinetown to Johannesburg and she could not move because of her family
With more time on her hands, Thabethe decided to turn her attention to their large backyard. Her husband gave Thabethe R389 to do her hair but she had other plans.
Instead of getting a new haircut, she used the money to buy seeds. Said Thabethe: "My husband gave me money to do my hair, but I decided not to go to the salon. Instead, I bought seeds worth R389 with it, and when I got home, my husband was surprised by my decision."
At first, she wanted to feed only her family and Thabethe decided to plant broccoli, cauliflower, peppers and spinach.
However, she ended up having more vegetables than what her family needed and decided to sell some of them to other members in the community Thabethe not only became a superstar in her community but also attracted the attention of a Pick 'n Pay store
Since then, business has been booming. Thabethe started her own company, Elite Crop, and in just a couple of years she has been supplying around eight tons of frozen vegetables monthly
Meet the woman behind Ramaphosa's R363bn investment haul
"Elon Musk must come back home": SA reacts to Musk's wealth status
Woman uses R389 to buy seeds, grows successful company in 2 years
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Raised in Hammanskraal and schooled at St. Barnabas College in Bosmont, Johannesburg, Makhaya went on to study at Oxford where she read for a Masters and an MBA. She added a second MSc.
Upon her return to South Africa, she quickly climbed the corporate ranks at AngloGold Ashanti, Genesis Analytics and in various other management consultancy and corporate roles.
But then, Makhaya started in public service at the Competition Commission where she became deputy commissioner. In that role, she was part of the team which red-carded the construction cartel for collusion. This was a landmark moment in South Africa, shedding light on the skewed structure of the economy, which is strangled by anti-competitiveness.
She subsequently branched out on her own but was then headhunted by Ramaphosa when he became president.
At this week's investment conference, Makhaya avoided the limelight, watching carefully in the wings as pledges unfolded, promising billions of rands in investment and as much as 412,000 jobs over the medium to long term. It was clear that hundreds of hours of work had gone into the conference in a rare (but hopefully growing) spirit of South African can-do.
"Elon Musk must come back home": SA reacts to Musk's wealth status
"Elon Musk must come back home": SA reacts to Musk's wealth status
"Elon Musk must come back home": SA reacts to Musk's wealth status
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Raised in Hammanskraal and schooled at St. Barnabas College in Bosmont, Johannesburg, Makhaya went on to study at Oxford where she read for a Masters and an MBA. She added a second MSc.
Upon her return to South Africa, she quickly climbed the corporate ranks at AngloGold Ashanti, Genesis Analytics and in various other management consultancy and corporate roles.
But then, Makhaya started in public service at the Competition Commission where she became deputy commissioner. In that role, she was part of the team which red-carded the construction cartel for collusion. This was a landmark moment in South Africa, shedding light on the skewed structure of the economy, which is strangled by anti-competitiveness.
She subsequently branched out on her own but was then headhunted by Ramaphosa when he became president.
At this week's investment conference, Makhaya avoided the limelight, watching carefully in the wings as pledges unfolded, promising billions of rands in investment and as much as 412,000 jobs over the medium to long term. It was clear that hundreds of hours of work had gone into the conference in a rare (but hopefully growing) spirit of South African can-do.
That’s more like it, Mr President
From begging on streets, entrepreneur launches e-marketplace
"Elon Musk must come back home": SA reacts to Musk's wealth status
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As one listened to him on Sunday, one could not but be filled with pride. While some might quibble about some of the decisions taken by the cabinet and announced by the president on Sunday, the one thing which nobody can gainsay is this:
Finally, in his address to the nation on Sunday evening, Ramaphosa showed admirable leadership.
He demonstrated that, during a national crisis, he and his cabinet can be relied upon to analyse whatever challenges correctly and to take the necessary corrective actions.
That, after all, is what leadership is about. It is not about endless consultations and the fear to take action because there is bound to be a group out there that will be critical and disapprove of the chosen course of action.
Instead, it is about dispassionately diagnosing a problem, regardless of its nature, and having the courage to take decisive action to deal with or contain it.
The president and his team showed such leadership on Sunday.
That was visible and bold leadership on display, and it is important that we commend Ramaphosa for it — especially since a dominant and growing perception had development over the past few months that he was incapable of taking tough decisions.
From begging on streets, entrepreneur launches e-marketplace
From begging on streets, entrepreneur launches e-marketplace
From begging on streets, entrepreneur launches e-marketplace
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Tankiso Motaung spent five years on Grayston Drive in Sandton with a placard begging for a job from passing motorists.
He eventually got employment, gaining experience and the digital know-how to develop an online marketplace platform, Red Puppy.
Motaung, an electrical engineer, says after being frustrated by long queues in the shops and difficulty finding the right products at the right price, he decided to launch Red Puppy earlier this month.
He tells ITWeb his 100% black-owned online marketplace also has iOS and Android apps, and is not just another ordinary platform.
“One of the features that distinguishes Red Puppy is we see beyond the entrepreneurs. Our blog’s focus is on the person behind the brand. The opulent experience we offer including the gifting section. Our focus on local brands. We understand the people's needs because we are the people.”
Motaung and his team believe Red Puppy can offer South Africans an opportunity to shop from the comfort of their homes without worrying about crowded malls and shops.
The platform also wants a slice of SA’s estimated R10 billion online shopping sector. Motaung hopes to take on global online giants such as Amazon and local firm Takealot.
She is one of Africa's leading Agripreneurs
From begging on streets, entrepreneur launches e-marketplace
From begging on streets, entrepreneur launches e-marketplace
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She is one of Africa's leading Agripreneurs --- yet, Mbali Nwoko grew up in humble beginnings on the dusty streets of Soweto and dreamt about becoming a pediatrician until her family doctor cautioned her against it
Prior to establishing her agribusiness, Mbali co-owned a successful headhunting talent organisation, which niched in headhunting professional engineers and artisans for the manufacturing, engineering and chemical industries
Mbali is a BCom Industrial Psychology Graduate from the University of Johannesburg and also an alumni from GIBS after being selected from a thousand applicants across South Africa to complete an intensive business boost program sponsored by J.P Morgan
In addition to being a successful self- funded entrepreneur for more than 7 years, Mbali has has been featured on several radio interviews and publications such as: True Love Magazine, Drum Magazine, Farmers Weekly and NuFarmer Africa.
She is also a two-time finalist for the 702 Small Business Awards with Sage One and has recently been regarded as the Top 100 Women Changing South Africa by the Mail and Guardian.
Look out for Mbali's Future Leader Interview to be released on LinkedIn this week
When you are prepared to play somebody else's game and just have fun
The class of 2019's top performer, Madelein Dippenaar, said she was "extremely shocked"
The class of 2019's top performer, Madelein Dippenaar, said she was "extremely shocked"
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When you are prepared to play somebody else's game and just have fun ...
#leadership #southafrica #siyakolisi #rogerfederer #lifeisbeautiful
The class of 2019's top performer, Madelein Dippenaar, said she was "extremely shocked"
The class of 2019's top performer, Madelein Dippenaar, said she was "extremely shocked"
The class of 2019's top performer, Madelein Dippenaar, said she was "extremely shocked"
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The class of 2019's top performer, Madelein Dippenaar, said she was "extremely shocked" when she heard she had topped the list in the 2019 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.
"I was extremely shocked, I never thought it would be possible to be quite honest and when I got the call, it was extremely unexpected - I never thought I would be in the top 10 nationally or maybe provincially," she told the media following the official announcement.
The bubbly pupil of Paarl Gimnasium High School in the Western Cape said she had always been a top academic performer.
"I have been top of my class since Grade 8. I have taken two extra subjects since Grade 10 which is German second additional language as well as visual arts at our local art school in Paarl, so I think I have been a really consistent student throughout the years," Dippenaar says
Siya Kolisi wins World Peace and Sport Champion award
The class of 2019's top performer, Madelein Dippenaar, said she was "extremely shocked"
Siya Kolisi wins World Peace and Sport Champion award
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Since the Springboks’ triumphant 32-12 victory over England in the Rugby World Cup final, Kolisi has been on the receiving end of many accolades and much international attention.
The latest of these, is the prestigious World Peace and Sport Champion for 2019 award, which he received in Monaco on Thursday evening at the Peace and Sport Awards gala.
The award recognises an athlete who has led a significant and sustainable sport initiative towards peaceful change.
The list of nominees for 2019, included Kolisi, American footballer Carli Lloyd, Croatian tennis player Marin Čilić and French footballer Eric Abidal.
The humble Kolisi has since dedicated his award to the Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok squad.
#leadership #southafrica #inspiration #siyakolisi #inspiringstories
The Queen of Mzansi has arrived
Despite all odds, Tesla’s ascension continues with the shattering of another record.
Siya Kolisi wins World Peace and Sport Champion award
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The Queen of Mzansi has arrived - and has a very clear message for South African Women: "Nothing is more important than taking up space in society and cementing yourself!"
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.
Despite all odds, Tesla’s ascension continues with the shattering of another record.
Despite all odds, Tesla’s ascension continues with the shattering of another record.
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"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." --- 18m Jump in -8 degrees
Performed by Emil Lybekk from Hallingdal
Despite all odds, Tesla’s ascension continues with the shattering of another record.
Despite all odds, Tesla’s ascension continues with the shattering of another record.
Despite all odds, Tesla’s ascension continues with the shattering of another record.
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Despite all odds, Tesla’s ascension continues with the shattering of another record.
On Wednesday, the electric automaker’s stock prices surged so high that it reached a valuation of $100 billion dollars—making it the first publicly traded U.S. carmaker to surpass that high mark.
This news means Tesla is officially worth more than General Motors and Ford combined—despite both auto giants century-long head start Elon Musk’s industry disruptor, according to Reuters.
Share prices have more than doubled over the last three months and the trend continued when their value increased by 8.1 percent to $591.78 on late Wednesday morning. Less the month ago, the same shares were going for $420 apiece.
Such a rapid rise can be attributed “to the inflection in electric vehicle demand globally,” Wedbush analyst Dan Ives wrote in an email to Reuters.
"The skeptics have been proven wrong, and the $100 billion market cap is sending the bears into hibernation mode.”
Expanded production in China certainly hasn’t hurt things.
A fringe benefit of its towering price tag is that it could make it easier to attract talent to its ranks. That’s becoming an increasing challenge for California-based companies as scores of them fiercely compete
"Fourteen years ago, Steve stood on this stage and told your predecessors:
The Impressive Qualifications That Landed Zimbabwe's Ralph Mupita A Top Job At MTN In South Africa
"When they said it to me at first, I was like no, I am not going to change my hair
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"Fourteen years ago, Steve stood on this stage and told your predecessors: “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”
When Steve got sick, I had hardwired my thinking to the belief that he would get better. I not only thought he would hold on, I was convinced, down to my core, that he’d still be guiding Apple long after I, myself, was gone.
Then, one day, he called me over to his house and told me that it wasn’t going to be that way.
Even then, I was convinced he would stay on as chairman. That he’d step back from the day to day but always be there as a sounding board.
But there was no reason to believe that. I never should have thought it. The facts were all there.
And when he was gone, truly gone, I learned the real, visceral difference between preparation and readiness.
It was the loneliest I’ve ever felt in my life. By an order of magnitude. It was one of those moments where you can be surrounded by people, yet you don’t really see, hear or even feel them. But I could sense their expectations.
When the dust settled, all I knew was that I was going to have to be the best version of myself that I could be.
Don’t waste your time living someone else’s life. Don’t try to emulate the people who came before you"
"When they said it to me at first, I was like no, I am not going to change my hair
The Impressive Qualifications That Landed Zimbabwe's Ralph Mupita A Top Job At MTN In South Africa
"When they said it to me at first, I was like no, I am not going to change my hair
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"When they said it to me at first, I was like no, I am not going to change my hair. But then I sat down and really thought about it.
"I was like: these people are asking me to change my hair because they don't feel like my hair is beautiful because that is what it said to me," said Tunzi.
The Eastern Cape beauty said changing her hair would've meant that she also did not believe that she was beautiful with her natural hair.
"If I did put on artificial hair then that means I believe that I am not beautiful and I believe that women who look like me are not beautiful, which is why I thought, I am just going to go full-on the way that I am.
"I see myself as beautiful as any other women and that is why I went on this way."
Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi said her decision not to wear a wig while competing in the pageant was based on seeing the need to redefine beauty standards.
Zozibini sat down with CNN Full Circle host Anderson Cooper and explained why it was important for her not to listen to people who encouraged her to wear a wig during the pageant.
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The Impressive Qualifications That Landed Zimbabwe's Ralph Mupita A Top Job At MTN In South Africa
The Impressive Qualifications That Landed Zimbabwe's Ralph Mupita A Top Job At MTN In South Africa
The Impressive Qualifications That Landed Zimbabwe's Ralph Mupita A Top Job At MTN In South Africa
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Education and lifelong #learning does pay off --- Congratulations 👏 to Ralph Mupita who has set MTN on an unparalleled growth trajectory
Ralph Mupita holds two degrees from the University of Cape Town and is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School General Management Programme
Mupita has said that he was inspired by his parents to be successful. According to him, they instilled in him values and encouraged him to always be ambitious and aspire for greatness.
Apart from instilling in him values, they also made him aware of all the incredible things he could accomplish in life if he had the right education.
Consequently, he put a lot of energy into his studies and fortunate enough for him, he excelled academically.
Acclaimed artist Dr Esther Mahlangu has become the first South African to have
Ouma placed a box of snacks — including water bottles, sodas, Oreos and Nutter Butters
The Impressive Qualifications That Landed Zimbabwe's Ralph Mupita A Top Job At MTN In South Africa
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Acclaimed artist Dr Esther Mahlangu has become the first South African to have her distinctive Ndebele-inspired artwork displayed on the interior of a customised Rolls Royce Phantom.
Gogo Mahlangu has worked with many global brands over the years. Among her notable feats is her collaboration with BMW, creating amazing artwork for the car manufacturer’s 7 Series in 2016.
She transformed the interior of the luxury BMW sedan into a dynamic work of art by painting her characteristic motifs on the interior wooden trims.
This was the second time that the prominent artist joined forces with BMW, having first collaborated with BMW 25 years earlier on an Art Car project. In 1991, Mahlangu became the first woman to create artwork on a BMW 525i Sedan, based on her Ndebele heritage.
Committed to preservation of Ndebele heritage
Mahlangu is committed to preserving this heritage. In an SABC interview, she shared her hopes:
“I want the younger generation to understand. I don’t want it lost through the generations. The younger generation needs to know about art and their heritage. I am trying to teach them something new and hopefully they will be excited as much as I am about art and preserving my heritage.”
Ouma placed a box of snacks — including water bottles, sodas, Oreos and Nutter Butters
Ouma placed a box of snacks — including water bottles, sodas, Oreos and Nutter Butters
Ouma placed a box of snacks — including water bottles, sodas, Oreos and Nutter Butters
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Ouma placed a box of snacks — including water bottles, sodas, Oreos and Nutter Butters — next to her front door. She left a note along with the presents, addressed to UPS, USPS, Amazon and FedEx drivers.
"Please take some goodies to enjoy on your route. Thank you for making holiday shopping easy," Ouma's note read.
The treats seemed to have a massive effect on one Amazon worker, who Ouma later identified as Karim Earl Reed III. Security camera footage from Ouma's doorstep shows Reed's genuine, heartwarming reaction to the goodies, which quickly became a viral sensation.
"Oh, this is nice!" Reed shouts as he notices the snacks. "Ah, they got some goodies! Wow! Oh, this is sweet! Oh, wow, get out of here!"
Reed then takes a few bags of food and water bottle, all while continuously praising the kindness of the gift. He can even be heard saying, "This is so nice" to himself again as he walks away.
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"You've got to be willing to crash and burn ..
Ouma placed a box of snacks — including water bottles, sodas, Oreos and Nutter Butters
Ouma placed a box of snacks — including water bottles, sodas, Oreos and Nutter Butters
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"You've got to be willing to crash and burn ... you've got to act and you've got to be willing to fail"
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Jurgen Klopp's modest opel a vast contrast to Liverpool superstars vehicles
How Nelson Mandela inspired Francois Pienaar and the Springboks to conquer the world
The taxes which are likely to increase in South Africa – and those that won’t
Fresh after securing a historic Premier League title, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp rocked up to training in a modest 'family car' in comparison to some of the superstars like Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.
The 53-year-old German achieved the unthinkable five years since his arrival on Merseyside by leading the English club to their first league title in three decades.
A feat of toppling Pep Guardiola's incredible Manchester City squad after the near-miss in the 2018/19 season speaks to the incredible mindset he's instilled within the Reds squad.
And as their manager and leader, his modest choice of vehicle in the form of an Opel Insignia typifies his character, having described himself as 'the normal one' at his official unveiling in 2015.
The Insignia which starting price is £18,000 (R380 000) is a far cry from the luxury sports cars and SUV's that pull up at Melwood on a daily basis.
Mane and Salah arrived this week in matching Bentley Continental's which price ranges between R3m and R4m based on the engine type and extras included.
Roberto Firimino rocked up in a bright yellow Lamborghini Urus worth a staggering R5.2-million while the likes of Andy Robertson and Fabinho's lavish rides can also be seen in the gallery above.
The taxes which are likely to increase in South Africa – and those that won’t
How Nelson Mandela inspired Francois Pienaar and the Springboks to conquer the world
The taxes which are likely to increase in South Africa – and those that won’t
outh African Finance Minister Tito Mboweni told selected clients of two of the country’s biggest banks that the National Treasury has no plans to boost income, corporate or value-added tax even as the coronavirus decimates the nation’s finances.
The Treasury is discussing the possibility of an inheritance tax and a so-called solidarity tax in a bid to raise additional finances, two people who listened to the calls with hundreds of clients of Standard Bank and Absa said.
They asked not to be identified because the calls were private.
Mboweni’s room to raise levies for individuals and companies is limited, with the ratio of tax revenue to gross domestic product at 26% compared to a global average of 15%, according to World Bank data.
Increasing value-added tax, which the government has done only twice since 1991, is unpopular within the ruling African National Congress because it is seen as affecting the country’s poorest people hardest.
Taxes on the wealthy are favoured politically and a solidarity tax, associated with the virus outbreak, would be limited in duration.
In a special adjustment budget last week, the government cut its revenue projection for the current fiscal year to R1.12 trillion
How Nelson Mandela inspired Francois Pienaar and the Springboks to conquer the world
How Nelson Mandela inspired Francois Pienaar and the Springboks to conquer the world
How Nelson Mandela inspired Francois Pienaar and the Springboks to conquer the world
"The president invited me to visit him in his office at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. We talked about all things - not just the World Cup. He wanted to know a lot about me.
"There were so many high-powered people waiting outside to see him and every time Mary (Mxadana, Mandela's assistant) would come in to hurry him up he would say to her: "Mary, I'm speaking to my captain."
"I was so nervous before I went into his office and when I left I sat in my car and just felt I had been in the presence of a very wise and caring man and I felt safe.
"I know it sounds bizarre. You have no idea of his aura, the genuineness, the sense of humour. We laughed. There was an immediate bond," says Pienaar.
The bond between the rugby player and the struggle hero would extend well beyond the World Cup.
"He invited himself to our wedding," laughs Pienaar. "We were having a celebration at the Union Buildings and I said I wanted to introduce him to my fiancé Nerine. He took her hand and said "would you feel offended if I come to your wedding Nerine?"
"When my son Jean was born he said he wanted to be his godfather, 'if we didn't mind', and he gave him a Xhosa name: Mkhokheli, which means leader.
14 massive projects planned for SA – including a space hub and a new Gauteng city
These drones will plant 40,000 trees in a month. By 2028, they’ll have planted 1 billion
How Nelson Mandela inspired Francois Pienaar and the Springboks to conquer the world
Earlier this year, Ramaphosa said a new smart city will be constructed in Lanseria, with room for between 350,000 to 500,000 people.
He said the city will not only be smart and 5G network ready, but will be a leading benchmark for green infrastructure across the continent and internationally.
Port Elizabeth Waterfront Project
An artist impression of the Port of Port Elizabeth Waterfront Development. Source: NorthPoint Commercial
The mega project, which will take 28 years to complete, will support cruise tourism, light boat building, and maritime education among many other activities.
Space Infrastructure Hub
The project will cost R3.1 billion – and will develop satellite infrastructure, including “earth observation satellites”.
"Domestic access to this type of infrastructure will reduce South Africa’s reliance on other countries for the type of information that these satellites can make available and is expected to reduce the timeframes for collecting necessary data,” says government, which estimates that the investment will generate R1.38 billion in GDP in the first year.
Limpopo Science and Technology Park in Polokwane
The planned R4.7 billion park will focus on research and development as well as startups
The Moment South Africa rocked the World on this day in 2010 ...
These drones will plant 40,000 trees in a month. By 2028, they’ll have planted 1 billion
These drones will plant 40,000 trees in a month. By 2028, they’ll have planted 1 billion
These drones will plant 40,000 trees in a month. By 2028, they’ll have planted 1 billion
These drones will plant 40,000 trees in a month. By 2028, they’ll have planted 1 billion
These drones will plant 40,000 trees in a month. By 2028, they’ll have planted 1 billion
This week, on land north of Toronto that previously burned in a wildfire, drones are hovering over fields and firing seed pods into the ground, planting native pine and spruce trees to help restore habitat for birds.
Flash Forest, the Canadian startup behind the project, plans to use its technology to plant 40,000 trees in the area this month.
By the end of the year, as it expands to other regions, it will plant hundreds of thousands of trees. By 2028, the startup aims to have planted a full 1 billion trees.
The company believes that technology can help the world reach ambitious goals to restore forests to stem biodiversity loss and fight climate change.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says that it’s necessary to plant 1 billion hectares of trees—a forest roughly the size of the entire United States—to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Existing forests need to be protected while new trees are planted; right now, that isn’t working well. “There are a lot of different attempts to tackle reforestation,” says Flash Forest cofounder and chief strategy officer Angelique Ahlstrom.
“But despite all of them, they’re still failing, with a net loss of 7 billion trees every year.
What I learnt from going viral on Linkedin
When I posted this video on a Sunday afternoon with a one liner intro, little did I expect that my mini post could turn into the most viewed one of my entire LinkedIn career, with 135,518 views (at the time of posting, and counting) as well as 759 likes and 71 comments
and here is the video - please make sure you watch it to the end (1 minute 29 seconds only) to fully understand the impact this made on LinkedIn
This post just kept climbing, even after a full week of having posted it on LinkedIn - which is almost unheard of in terms of viral longevity - and here are the lessons I have learnt from going viral on LinkedIn:
Lessons Learnt
- VIDEO beats the RADIO STAR: As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words - and a video is certainly worth a million characters ... LinkedIn loves video for obvious reasons (because it typically keeps the viewer longer on the platform than an ordinary text post) - BTW, if you haven't heard the intro line yet, this used to be the title of a famous song many years ago)
- HUMANITY beats TECHNOLOGY: Commented one reader (other comments here):
"Hats off to the officials! Good people are still on this earth!"
"What a lovely story. An excellent start to the day. I love the caring attitude"
"I love this clip. This made us human unique and above the rest. And we have responsibility to protect the nature. Co existence with nature."
Just beautiful. That is what we (humans) are here to do - to manage the environment and help all species survive and thrive. It is how we ensure our own survival.
3. INSPIRATION beats DESPERATION: If there is one thing that I have learnt from holding hundreds of LinkedIn workshops and interacting with thousands of LinkedIn members, it is this --- what people really want in this NEW Economy, more than anything is Inspiration and Motivation.
In a world filled with negative news and desperation, people want to feel HOPEFUL and POSITIVE about the Future and you should deliver as much inspiration (if not more) than just information
4. SLOW NEWS beats BREAKING NEWS: The Italians have a saying that goes like this "Qui va piano, va sano e va lontano" (The one who goes slowly, goes well and far) - The average life time of a viral post on LinkedIn is 2-3 days - after which views drop off dramatically -
contrary to the LinkedIn algorithms, this post kept picking up speed day after day, even after a full week - which indicates that good news that celebrates humanity and inspires us to embrace the goodness of others, can outlast the daily frenzy of breaking news and hyped news alerts
A Video says more than a Million Words
There is no doubt that video content is far outpacing text - and this trend is only there to grow - however, what people really want is authentic and real life video, not corporate content that only serves to push your product
Think about it - how best can you let your humanity shine and share insights from your own life and those of others that inspire and instruct?
How to leverage a Viral Post
As a result of this one post, my LinkedIn Profile views went up by almost 200% - and my invitations to connect more than doubled during the days of the LinkedIn Viralocity
and here are the analytics which LinkedIn provides me with - showing from which companies my viewers are coming from, which are their titles and where they are from geographical
So, how best should I leverage my LinkedIn Viralocity? I have been thinking about this long and hard and I believe this is where your leadership philosophy comes inIn other words, what is the key life principle that you believe in - and the one you are propagating to your audience on LinkedIn?
In my case, it is the principle of reciprocation - the more you give, the more you get - a way of life that is contrary to what we have come to learn in school - that is you have to become a Go-Getter - and rather placing your life on service of others and becoming a Go-Giver (and I highly encourage you to read the book with the same title (The Go-Giver) by bestselling author Bob Burg
More Valuable than Leads and Cents
It was the American father of personal development, Jim Rohn, who kept saying, "To have more, you have to become more" - as well as
Your personal philosophy is the greatest determining factor in how your life works out