Penny Heyns: Proof that perseverance pays off
A delightful interview with Olympic gold medallist swimmer, Penny Heyns. Humble and candid, this interview is well worth a look at (especially if you’re into sports).
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Cees Bruggemans: Does it need to make sense?
Not everything in life makes sense – especially when it comes to politics. Find out what Cees Bruggemans has to say about the EFF – a popular force to be reckoned with.
Lucy Kellaway: Focusing on the sweetest sound to any man (or woman)
Lucy Kellaway has once again produced a superb, genuine and relevant article, this time tackling issues of memory, technology and why humans want to be remembered.
Peter Wilhelm: UCT’s shameful Rhodes Scholar Max Price – and more
Once again, a good chuckle or five is guaranteed when reading Peter Wilhelm’s latest piece of satirical brilliance for BizNews.
Satiristic brilliance: Peter Wilhelm on Ponzi schemes and Rhodes
Peter Wilhelm aims his pen at Charles Ponzi’s invention and the Cecil Rhodes statue. The result is sheer brilliance. If you dare to disagree, I’ll sue you!
Gideon du Plessis: Like uncle like nephew, a dark side to this Aurora
Gideon du Plessis, who has written a piece for our Thought Leaders section, discusses the controversy surrounding Aurora Empowerment Systems. He raises some very important questions and issues. Have a read.
Cees Bruggemans: The South African modernity groundswell and digesting a democracy
Here is a superb piece about modernity in South Africa and the politics and economics of an ever-developing country. Our regular columnist, Cees Bruggemans, teams up with political commentator, Prof. Willie Esterhuyse, to produce an insightful, thoughtful and well-written piece.
The sting of the BEE (initiative): The “winners” and the “losers””
According to Gerhard Papenfus’ latest opinion piece for our Thought Leaders section, the BEE scheme is designed for some to win and others to lose. The criteria is skin colour – similar to the pre ’94 arrangement. It is modelled on a similar evil, only with a different colour. This noble aim, the argument goes, is to correct the wrongs of the past. Read more on his thoughts about a very complex and contentious issue here.
Lucy Kellaway: Penetrate your visitor’s armour. Ask the receptionist.
A fantastic article written by the Financial Times’ Lucy Kellaway. To those who overlook the importance of a workplaces’ receptionist, think again …
The importance of investing, especially for the family
Investing takes time, discipline and patience – it’s as simple as that. Read up on our latest Thought Leader’s article, which discusses investing responsibly, especially for the family.