10 Most In-Demand Skills in South Africa & Where to Learn Them Skills That Guarantee Interviews in 2025 Digital Marketing – Google Ads cert (free). Python Programming – Udemy’s R200 courses. Renewable Energy Tech – SAWEA workshops. Drone Piloting – 2-week course at UAV Industries. Employer Secret: Many hire for skills, not degrees. Prove competence Read more…
How to Build Your Credit Score in South Africa From 300 to 650 in 6 Months: What Worked for Me Get a Retail Store Card – Even a R500 Edgars limit helps. Set Up Debit Orders – Pay Netflix via credit card, then auto-settle. Keep Utilization Below 30% – If limit is R10k, Read more…
Best South African Investment Options for Beginners in 2025 Where to Put R1,000 (and Actually See Growth) Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) – Max R36k/year, 0% tax on gains. Satrix 40 ETF – Owns top JSE companies (R500 minimum). Property Crowdfunding – Invest R1k in REITs via EasyProperties. Stablecoins – Earn 10% interest on USDC Read more…
How to Start an Online Business in South Africa (Step-by-Step Guide) From Zero to First Sale in 7 Days Day 1: Pick a trending product (e.g., hair extensions, resistance bands).Day 2: Source suppliers on Takealot Marketplace or Alibaba.Day 3: Set up a Shopify store (R299/month).Day 4: Run R500 Facebook ads targeting women 25–40.Day 5: Fulfill Read more…
The Rise of AI in South Africa: What Jobs Are at Risk? AI Won’t Steal All Jobs—Just These 5 First High-Risk Roles: Data Entry Clerks – AI extracts data from PDFs instantly. Basic Coders – ChatGPT writes simple Python scripts. Call Centre Agents – Chatbots handle 80% of queries. Bookkeepers – Tools like QuickBooks Read more…
Why South African Youth Are Struggling to Find Jobs & What Can Be Done The 3 Root Causes (And How to Beat Them) 1. Experience Trap Problem: Employers want 3+ years experience for entry-level roles. Fix: Volunteer/intern for free for 3 months to build a resume. 2. Skills Mismatch Problem: Degrees don’t teach Read more…
How to Save Money on Groceries in South Africa: A Practical Guide Cut Your Grocery Bill by 40% Without Eating Less Strategies That Work: Shop at Spaza Shops for Basics – Rice, flour, and veggies are often cheaper than chain stores. Use Cashback Apps – Checkers Sixty60 gives rebates on staples. Bulk-Buy Read more…
Top 5 Side Hustles South Africans Can Start With Little to No Money R3k–R20k/Month: Side Hustles You Can Start Today No capital? No problem. Try these: 1. Freelance Writing (R500–R5k/article) Start: Pitch to local blogs via LinkedIn. 2. Reselling Thrift Finds (100–200% Profit Margins) Hack: Scout Facebook Marketplace for underpriced items. 3. Read more…
Best Paying Careers in South Africa & How to Get Into Them The R200k+ Club: SA’s Top Salaries (& How to Land Them) Want a career that pays more than just bills? These fields offer R50k–R200k+ monthly: 1. Tech (Cloud Architects, Cybersecurity Experts) Avg Salary: R80k–R150k How to Start: Get certified (AWS, Read more…
The Hidden Cost of Load Shedding for Small Businesses Load shedding isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a profit killer for small businesses. From disrupted operations to spoiled stock, the financial toll adds up fast. How It Hurts: Lost Productivity: No power = no work. Employees sit idle, deadlines get missed. Equipment Damage: Frequent Read more…