Joseph Haydn, the “Father of the Symphony,” had a knack for keeping his audience engaged. During the premiere of his Surprise Symphony, he noticed the crowd nodding off during the gentle second movement. Rather than letting them drift into slumber, Haydn inserted a sudden, loud chord - enough to make everyone sit upright and pay [...]
In the village of Ga-Phooko, there was a special kind of magic that hung in the air whenever Edith Masupa’s father returned home from faraway Johannesburg. As a general worker at Wits University, he didn’t come home every day, but when he did, it was an event the whole family anticipated. Edith and her siblings [...]
🎶 "In harmony with justice, keeping time with the law, Joanie Prinsloo’s story strikes a chord that stands for all." 🎶 Joanie Prinsloo’s journey from the orchestra to the courtroom might seem like an unusual path, but her life has always been about hitting the right notes, both in music and in law. Born and [...]
Riyaadh Vally’s journey as a dispute resolution official has been anything but a series of unfortunate events. In fact, his path has been marked by a mix of resilience, creativity, and a knack for finding solutions, no matter how complex the situation – all qualities that would have served him well as a character in [...]
Siliziwe Rumbu’s journey into labour law has been driven by a passion for standing up for others, a love for the ever-evolving nature of the law, and a bit of inspiration from her favourite artist, Whitney Houston. Growing up in East London, Siliziwe was raised by her strong and supportive mother, who instilled in her [...]
For Nihal Dasraj, life is like a well-tuned car – every part plays a role, every detail matters, and everything must run smoothly to reach the desired destination. Born and raised in Reservoir Hills, Durban, Nihal’s passion for precision and care extends beyond his work as a Legal Assistant at the Consolidated Employers’ Organisation (CEO); [...]
Amanda Koesnell's story is one of resilience, faith, and family. Growing up as the youngest in a tight-knit family in Motherwell, Port Elizabeth, Amanda was surrounded by the love and support of her siblings, who stepped up when their mother worked long hours. Her brother was her homework hero, while her sister took on the [...]
For Simphiwe, life has always been about finding the right balance between ambition and values, and no one embodied this balance more than his high school English teacher, Mr. SA Hlongwane. Growing up in Bergville, a picturesque village nestled in the foothills of the Northern Drakensberg mountains, Simphiwe learned the importance of kindness, love, and [...]
Much of life - like table tennis - is about quick reflexes, strategic moves, and the occasional unexpected spin. For Keanu Ward, a proud "Bloemie", these principles have subconsciously guided him both on and off the ‘court’. Growing up in a close-knit family, Keanu's days revolved around his parents' tuckshop and his brother's swimming galas, [...]
If you were to peek into Kgolo Mofokeng’s home on a cosy evening, you might find her snuggled on the couch with her son, sharing a bowl of popcorn and watching cartoons. For Kgolo, these movie nights are more than just a way to unwind—they are a cherished ritual that harks back to her own [...]