There are moments in life when the challenges seem endless. We feel worn down, like the world is stacked against us. During some of my toughest days, I found strength in Les Brown’s powerful message, “Armed and Dangerous.” His words are not just motivational—they’re life-altering. Les reminds us that being “armed and dangerous” is about…
The Power of Hope, Faith, and Kindness
Today, I want to remind you of something we all carry within us: hope Hope is that beacon of light, even in our darkest moments. It whispers, “Hold on, keep going, tomorrow will be okay.” But hope is more than just a feeling—it’s tied to faith. Faith in something greater than ourselves, faith in the…
Kaizen
10 keys to continuous improvement inspired by Sarah Harvey’s “Kaizen”: 1. Small Steps Matter – Kaizen teaches us that significant changes are often the result of small, incremental actions taken consistently. Rather than aiming for drastic changes overnight, focus on making tiny improvements each day. These small steps accumulate over time, leading to substantial progress.…
Gender based violence in South Africa
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and femicide is a persistent, widespread problem in South Africa and excessively impacting on women and children. The Crimes Against Women in South Africa Report by Statistics SA shows that femicide is five times higher than the global average. This scourge is systemic and deeply entrenched in institutions, cultures and traditions in…
Celebrating South Africa’s finest
“Excellence deserves formal recognition,” says Mrs Charlotte du Plessis, Founder and CEO of the Woman of Stature Foundation and the Woman of Stature Awards. The finalists in the 16 categories of the Woman of Stature Awards 2022 were announced on Sunday 14th November. This year, the awards include CEO of the Year, which is the…
Feet first into Summer with Betadine Emtrix
The first steps of open-toed freedom into the warm weather across South Africa need not be shaming for fingers and toes that have spent too long under the covers of lockdown and winter. Shannon te Roller, GM of Mundipharma SA, distributors of Betadine® products in Southern Africa, says unsightly nails on feet and hands are…
