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Paulus Mashiloane (53) left his engineering job five years ago to follow his dream of becoming a farmer.

He invested most of his pension funds in buying a farm in Sedibeng in Gauteng.

“I also bought start-up machinery so that I could start farming because I grew up as a farm boy and my wife and children are also interested in farming,” he explains.

Growing up, Poloko Masizane (26) of Montshioa in Mahikeng would watch his mother and uncle mend clothes and design outfits. They inspired him so much that today, he designs backpacks and duffel bags.

Masizane is the founder of a bag brand called King Size, a business he started three years ago after resigning from his job in the retail industry.

The self-taught designer explains that he became curious every time he saw his uncle and mom using their domestic sewing machine.

Mhlengi Ngcobo (26) is a true example of what can be achieved when you turn challenges into opportunities.

He is the founder and owner of a coffee roasting business called Coffee MM, which sells coffee online to individual and corporate clients and to the food and accommodation services sectors.

The National Department of Transport hereby invite suitably qualified prospective employees to apply for the following vacant posts

Deputy Director-General: Corporate Services
(Ref. No: DOT/HRM/2021/16)

Deputy Director-General: Rail Transport
(Ref. No: DOT/HRM/2021/17)

Deputy Director-General: Maritime Transport
(Ref. No: DOT/HRM/2021/18)

Deputy Director-General: Civil Aviation
(Ref. No: DOT/HRM/2021/19)

Failed your matric? Don’t worry, the Department of Basic Education is giving you a second chance with the Second Chance Matric Support Programme to help you achieve or improve on your matric results.

Director of the programme, Dr Sandy Malapile, says a matric qualification is a  necessity because without it, many doors of opportunity remain closed.

Launched in January 2016, the Second Chance programme supports anyone – of any age – who wants to achieve or improve their  matric, per subject and on a part-time basis, for free.

Down Syndrome International has confirmed March 21 as World Down Syndrome Day, to celebrate those fighting for the inclusion of their loved ones who are living with the illness.

Down Syndrome (DS) is a chromosomal disorder arising at the time of conception.

A new clinic opened by a Durban-based doctor is assisting the community in the fight against the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and it is doing it for free.

GO!Durban Cycle Academy continues to create opportunities for young people.

Celebrating five years, the GO!Durban Cycle Academy continues to be lauded for its youth development efforts in KwaZulu-Natal.

The largest cycling development programme in South Africa- with 400 beneficiaries from Inanda, Chesterville, KwaDabeka, and KwaMashu- aged 6 to 18, this  joint initiative between  eThekwini Transport Authority and Green Corridors NPC, offers free cycling training, academic support and life skills.

The Deputy Minister of Justice and Correctional Services John Jeffery says the country has serious issues of toxic masculinity and patriarchy and it needs to pay attention to how we raise the boy child.

He says despite President Cyril Ramaphosa referring to gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) as the second pandemic, the cases are still high.