Jan 19

Jan 19 The Gap Instinct

Fred Roed

5 Work

One of the most prevalent traps in today’s world. How do we keep ourselves from falling into it?

Oct 31

As South Africa savours our World Cup 2023 Rugby win, I’m wondering how can we sustain this feeling? The answer lies in some of the words echoing within the Springbok players’ reflections on the past month.

Feb 8

Feb 8 Unlocking The Power Of Partnerships

Fred Roed

5 Work

The story of Lorna Mlonzi is a stark reminder of the vicissitudes of life - but also, how we can turn tragedy into positivity. We all need peeps who have our back, especially in business.

Dec 21

Dec 21 This Is What A ‘Bottom Up’ Revolution Looks Like

Fred Roed

10 Adventure

Working with our partners, PayFast, Xero, Capitalise, Whipping The Cat and xneelo, we've pulled together a community of 40,000 entrepreneurs, all working together to uplift our economy.

Sep 21

Sep 21 It's Time To Get 'Out There'

Fred Roed

5 Work

When asked ‘what contributed most to your development as an entrepreneur?’ 60% of us said ‘learning by myself’. But then, 64% of us also ticked the box ‘learning from others’.

Jun 16

Jun 16 A Tale Of Two Images: What Has South Africa Learned In 50 Years?

Fred Roed

8 Learning

A single grainy black and white photograph taken by activist photographer Sam Nzima was a powerful domino in the eventual undoing of Apartheid.

Nov 30

Nov 30 The Prosecutor And Mr Mandela

Fred Roed

8 Learning

Like many South Africans, I know the story of the Rivonia Trial. However, I did not know about the ‘other’ trial, the transcript of which leads to an unforgettable lesson.