Xolile Mtembu

Digital Journalist, IOL News

AVBOB under fire for controversial R4,000 funeral payout after 22 years of premiums

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AVBOB faces backlash as a woman reveals her shocking R4,000 funeral payout after 22 years of contributions.

Woolworths' sign calling for workers to be respected ruffles some feathers

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Numerous signs have been spotted at Woolworths stores calling for consumers to be respectful of the store's staff. , and some netizens say it's about time the retailer ...

Elon Musk makes history as the first person to have a net worth of over $400 billion

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Musk's fortune increased by $62. 8 billion in a single day, the most on record.

From hopelessness to a green energy empire – this refugee refused to give up

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Innocent Tshilombo obtained a loan from friends for $70 to build a solar-powered internet kiosk.

Travel industry can unleash many new job opportunities

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The travel sector gives young people international skills, broadens their perspectives, and fosters a global attitude by catering to travellers from all origins. ...

‘Unemployment made me do laundry for a living, now I do it for the Springboks’

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Chase Sithole took a chance on laundry and ended up working with top international teams and even our very own Springboks.

5 easy ways to make extra money as a young person

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Want to supplement your salary or just need ideas to make money? Here are some ideas.

This is what high youth unemployment could mean for SA’s future

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‘’We have to find ways to reduce this feeling of marginalisation as the youth feel they are excluded from the job market or there could be calamities ahead for SA ...

Entrepreneur drinks crocodile blood with alcohol twice a day for ‘health’

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A man claims to have discovered the elixir of life, a shot of crocodile blood mixed with alcohol twice a day.

This is how you should spend your first salary to avoid being financially destitute

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How you spend your first pay cheque could spell out a life of wealth or one of poverty. Here’s how to do it right.

5 successful SA businesswomen to help wake up the giant within

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Many of these women business leaders came from humble beginnings to become self-made millionaires. Here are some of their inspirational quotes to get you through ...

Taxi app Quickloc8 claims to be a game-changer for the industry

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Taxis have entered the digital age with this app, which tackles a number of day-to-day concerns that taxi operators, drivers, and passengers face.

Meet 4 of SA's youngest millionaires

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These young South Africans are defying the obstacles and pursuing their aspirations while amassing riches.

Africa Day: Did you know that these inventions were created by Africans?

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In spite of hundreds of years of colonialism, white supremacy and the plunder of its natural resources, the African continent has retained its resilience and has ...

3 tips from a female entrepreneur on how to get a seat at the table

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Connie Matlejoane started her business with just a desk, laptop and cellphone in the corner of her bedroom and it has since grown into a successful operation.

Businessman drinks crocodile blood with alcohol twice a day for ‘health’

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A man claims to have discovered the elixir of life, a shot of crocodile blood mixed with alcohol twice a day.

WATCH: Load shedding is butchering small businesses and increasing job losses

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‘When the lights go out, our production stops. This means lost trading days and cancellation and refunding of orders, which could amount to a R5 000 to R20 000 loss ...

Take these simple 4 steps to create a lucrative side hustle of direct selling

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Direct selling can prove lucrative if you play your cards well. But ensure that the company you choose is registered with an organisation like the Direct Selling ...

Amateur and semi-professional photographers have new tool to help them run their businesses

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Snape, a media-tech company, believes it can be utilised by photographers to further their businesses.

WATCH: Solar company takes a dig at Eskom’s load shedding with hilarious campaign

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Load shedding is not only a huge inconvenience, but it may also be causing communication problems of epic proportions between couples, according to this ad.

This man discovered over 200 years ago that happy workers are more productive

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‘’The lowest stage of humanity is experienced when the individual must labour for the small pittance of others,’’ Robert Owen is quoted as saying.

5 lucrative businesses you can start with little to no money

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Whether you have a full-time job or are unemployed, finding ways to create income is always beneficial.

These siblings turned business partners are poised to take over SA's homeware market

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Your business partner can be family after all. These siblings are living this truth with a flourishing start-up.

This entrepreneur went from a mud house to owning hardware stores and building rental units

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‘We started with empty shelves, a vision and a dream. But the people in the communities we serve saw something bigger than what we could see, and they walked through ...

Side Hustle Wednesday: Clean your way to wealth with these business ideas

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With pathogens mutating at an alarming speed, one simple way to prevent illness is by cleaning everything as often as possible. This also offers some great ideas ...