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Talent Spotlight: Unlocking Your Unique Fingerprint with Zlus

Talent Spotlight: Unlocking Your Unique Fingerprint with Zlus “Everyone has a fingerprint, but no one has a fingerprint like yours. Everyone can leave a footprint, but not everyone can leave a footprint the way you do.” – Mogomotsi ‘Zlus’ Ntsimane In a rapidly changing job

Finding Your Footing on Uncertain Grounds: How Letoya Wamusse is Building the Foundation for Her Legal Career

Finding Your Footing on Uncertain Grounds: How Letoya Wamusse is Building the Foundation for Her Legal Career For many young South Africans, the transition from university to the professional world can feel like navigating a maze blindfolded. You put in the late nights, earn the

Understanding Your Payslip: What Do All Those Deductions Mean?​

Understanding Your Payslip: What Do All Those Deductions Mean? When payday hits, it’s easy to focus on the total amount you receive, but understanding your payslip helps you know where your money is going and why it matters. For any questions with regards to your

From Pivot to Power: How Themba Goniwe Is Building a Creative Empire Through Audacity, Vision and AI

From Pivot to Power: How Themba Goniwe Is Building a Creative Empire Through Audacity, Vision and AI In a world where linear career paths are becoming extinct, the story of Themba Goniwe, Creative Director, Brand Designer and Founder of marketing agency The Goose Gallery as

Integrating the Multi-Economy Generation: A Strategic Briefing by Lucha Lunako

Integrating the Multi-Economy Generation: A Strategic Briefing by Lucha Lunako The Reality Check: What We Are Observing on the Ground Over the last few years, we’ve been watching a quiet but profound shift take place across the South African workforce. It’s a reality we see

From Micro-Enterprise to Talent Incubator: How FirstPlace Assurance and Advisory is an Engine for Youth Employability​

From Micro-Enterprise to Talent Incubator: How FirstPlace Assurance and Advisory is an Engine for Youth Employability Youth work placement initiatives are increasingly recognised for being an agile, high-yield talent pipeline that pumps immediate energy into small businesses with limited capacity resources.  For many startups, hosting

From Box-Ticking to Business Value: Maximising B-BBEE Impact with Lucha Lunako’s GN500 Consumer Financial Education Compliance

From Box-Ticking to Business Value: Maximising B-BBEE Impact with Lucha Lunako’s GN500 Consumer Financial Education Compliance Every year, South African corporates invest millions of Rands into Consumer Financial Education (CFE) to meet B-BBEE targets, only to face a devastating reality at audit time: if your

Tips & Tricks for Building Your CV

Tips & Tricks for Building Your CV Building a CV right now can feel a bit daunting, especially with the job market being as competitive as it is while the unemployment rate is as alarming as it is.  Here’s the secret: a great CV isn’t

HR Tip of The Month: Handling a Disciplinary Process

HR Tip of The Month: Handling a Disciplinary Process Being called into a disciplinary meeting can feel scary, but knowing your rights makes all the difference. Here’s what to remember:  You have the right to be told what the issue is.  You can bring a

The Cost of Showing Up: What a Catch-Up with Our Market Theatre Cohort Taught Us About Mobility Tax​

The Cost of Showing Up: What a Catch-Up with Our Market Theatre Cohort Taught Us About Mobility Tax At Lucha Lunako, our core mission is to provide and promote sustainable pathways for youth economic participation. As an advocacy company, we know that real change doesn’t