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‘This is what I’m meant to do!’ Socialite Sinothile Dlamini’s journey from celeb DMs to A-list glam

Durban-based make-up artist Sinothile Dlamini reflects on his six-year journey, working with top SA celebrities, expanding into event management, and sharing advice for young entrepreneurs.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Beauty
Ronewa Jessica Mashamba|Published

How to get around being over-qualified – expert tips

Being overqualified for a job can work against you, as many employers hesitate to hire those with experience that exceeds the job’s requirements

Business Jobs
Smart Works|Published

Benefits of temporary employment services

There are many benefits to using a TES provider. Specialised recruitment capabilities can help businesses meet workforce requirements while externalising traditional administrative burdens and saving money over permanent hires.

Business Jobs
Smart Works|Published

Contract tips to ‘Freelance like a boss’

Freelance Like a Boss helps stunted in-house employees and frustrated freelancers create successful, sustainable businesses that will give them greater flexibility and earning potential.

Business Jobs
Smart Works|Published

Contract tips to ‘Freelance like a boss’

Freelance Like a Boss helps stunted in-house employees and frustrated freelancers create successful, sustainable businesses that will give them greater flexibility and earning potential.

Business Report Partnered
Smart Works|Published

MultiChoice empowers young female film producer to take on the industry

The MultiChoice Talent Factory nurtures and equips Africa’s next generation of storytellers.

Cape Argus Partnered
Brandstories|Published

6 red flags to watch out for to avoid job scams

With high unemployment and crime rates in South Africa, job seekers are vulnerable to job scams. Here are six red flags to look out for while searching for a job.

Business Jobs
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Research reveals hybrid work is good for a lot of reasons, including enhanced mental health

Research conducted on more than 2 000 hybrid workers found that the time saved by reduced commuting has resulted in countless health and wellbeing benefits.

Lifestyle Health
Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

How to build the skills to have difficult conversations in the workplace

OPINION: At work and in our personal relationships, there’s a far greater expectation nowadays that we are willing and able to have timely conversations about scary or uncomfortable topics, but not everyone has this skill set.

Business Jobs
Opinion|Published

Jobs you can get with only your matric certificate

Believe it or not, there are several profitable professional routes you could pursue with only your matric certificate.

Business Jobs
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Why this company opted for a 4-day work week

Employee mental wellness and more time away from work increase productivity, according to the results of trials conducted by 4 Day Week Global. Companies are growing more interested in this futuristic-seeming work mode.

Business Jobs
Xolile Mtembu|Published

5 habits to follow in 2023 for a better work-life balance

If you work in a stressful environment and work many hours above those allotted to you, you can end up resenting your workplace, colleagues and boss.

Business Jobs
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Don’t fall victim to job scams in 2023: 6 red flags to watch out for

The explosive intersections of high unemployment, gender-based violence, and femicide in South Africa render women job seekers especially vulnerable to job scams.

Business Jobs
Xolile Mtembu|Published