INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE
Impossible is nothing
Dr S’thembile Ngidi made history when she graduated from the College of Medicine South Africa as KwaZulu-Natal’s first-ever black female oncologist.
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 first black woman commercial pilot, she flies for SAA and has established her own aviation school east of Johannesburg.
Chef Reuben Riffel on what it takes to achieve success
So you want to be a chef and restaurateur? Chef Reuben Riffel speaks to Post Matric about what it takes to achieve success.
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.
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 and was overall winner), and the Department of...
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 sommelier.
Marlin Rhode – driven to succeed
How a young man from humble beginnings made his way from forklift driver to advocate.
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.
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.
Zubeida Desai – Knowledge is Power
Some people are living proof that education is the key to life, and Zubeida Desai is one of them.
Randall Abrahams, the reluctant celebrity
Randall Abrahams insists that success should be measured in results, not in tabloid headlines – and advises ‘just getting on with it’ when faced with a daunting challenge.