Impossible is nothing
Recently, Dr S’thembile Ngidi, 32, made history when she graduated from the College of Medicine South Africa as KwaZulu-Natal’s first-ever black female oncologist – and only the country’s second. She admits this does come with…
Inspirational People
Have Wings, Will Travel
SA’s first black female pilot proves the sky’s the limit. Twenty years ago, Asnath Mahapa had never even set foot in an aeroplane. But she was determined to beat the odds and today, as South Africa’s…
Chef Reuben Riffel on what it takes to achieve success
“I was just drifting at 18,” says MasterChef SA judge Reuben Riffel. “My mom Sylvia worked at Chamonix restaurant in Franschhoek. She organised me a job as a barman and waiter. As it happens in…
Pretty Yende – Golden-voiced South African Soprano
Golden-voiced South African soprano Pretty Yende is the toast of the global opera scene – but at heart she remains a small-town girl living out her big dream. Last year, the 29-year-old singer was awarded the…
Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan – Palaeo What?
Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan is a scientist, mother and leader in her field. Her daunting list of accolades include Anusuya being named South Africa’s Woman of the Year in 2005 (she nabbed the Science and Technology category…
Luvo Ntezo sips to success
Against the odds, former township kid Luvo Ntezo put in hard slog, learnt new skills and was eventually rewarded with a couple of lucky breaks. Kim Maxwell follows the career path of this hotel wine…
Marlin Rhode – driven to succeed
How a young man from humble beginnings made his way from forklift driver to advocate. Security is tight at Cape Mail with numerous barriers to cross before entry is permitted. After making it past the…
Nomahlubi Simamane – I dreamed a dream…
Nomahlubi Simamane, the founder of one of SA’s most dynamic SMEs, believes entrepreneurship will be the country’s saving grace. Before you can become an entrepreneur, you first need to put in the hard yards, be patient…
DJ Fresh – make a career out of something you love
DJ Fresh speaks about making a career out of something you love. He’s driven, passionate about radio and a likeable guy. By Kim Maxwell. Photos by Jo Spies. If you’re a radio listener in South…
Zubeida Desai – Knowledge is Power
Some people are living proof that education is the key to life, and Zubeida Desai is one of them. With enough love and a supply of good books, one can achieve anything,’ declares UWC’s enigmatic Dean…