What happens internally when leadership takes hold? Jeni-Anne Campbell explores the personal transformation behind responsibility.

South Africa (01 April 2026) – Jeni-Anne Campbell is back with some new insights for South African businesswomen. This time, she is focusing on the leadership identity shift that one needs to prepare for. She shares that no one prepares you for these shifts, so giving this insight is her way of helping women within the business space.

Who were you before responsibility found you, asks Jeni-Anne Campbell, founder of The Good Businesswoman and author of Feeding Unicorns. It is a question that sits at the heart of Leadrescence, a concept she developed to describe how responsibility reshapes leaders in ways we rarely acknowledge.

At some point in every leader’s journey, there is a shift. Leadership stops being about what you do and quietly becomes about who you are.

We are well-trained for the external demands of leadership. Strategy, growth, financial management, performance. These are the things we are taught to measure, refine and improve. What we are not prepared for is the internal transformation that comes with being responsible for other people’s livelihoods.

Because that responsibility is not abstract. It is deeply human.

It looks like carrying the weight of payroll while managing client expectations. It looks like being the calm one at work and the strong one at home. It looks like making decisions that affect not just revenue, but stability, security and the lives of the people who depend on you.

Over time, this level of responsibility begins to reorganise you. Your tolerance for uncertainty increases, your emotional regulation is tested daily, your decision-making sharpens under pressure, and without even realising it, you become more resilient, more capable and more composed than you ever expected to be.

From the outside, this is what leadership success looks like – good job! But there is another side to this transformation that is far less visible.

Leadership is not the only space where identity is reshaped by responsibility. In psychology, the term matrescence is used to describe the developmental transition into motherhood, a process where identity reorganises, priorities shift, and emotional capacity expands. It acknowledges that becoming a mother changes who you are, not just what you do.

Leadrescence builds on this idea. It recognises that leadership creates a similar shift. When you become responsible for teams, payroll, clients and livelihoods, your internal world reorganises in ways that are just as profound, but far less acknowledged.

And, if left unconscious, Leadrescence can harden identity in the name of competence.

Many women leaders wake up one day incredibly capable, but quietly disconnected from themselves. They have built strength, but lost a sense of wholeness. They are performing at a high level, but operating in a constant state of survival.

This is where the conversation becomes more complex for women.

We are still navigating a leadership narrative that asks us to hold opposing expectations. To be decisive, strategic and authoritative, while also being empathetic, likeable and emotionally available. To lead and to carry, to perform, and, while we’re doing it, to also make people feel secure.

The result is often overextension: over-preparing, over-anticipating, over-carrying. And over time, that becomes unsustainable.

This is why naming Leadrescence matters. Because once we understand that leadership is changing us, we can begin to engage with that change deliberately. Leadership pressure can either strengthen you or harden you. The difference lies in whether the transformation is conscious.

Conscious Leadrescence is the decision to actively participate in who you are becoming as a leader. It is the shift from surviving responsibility to selecting how you carry it.

What does this look like? Setting boundaries and repeating them, even when it feels uncomfortable. Allowing your team to solve problems without stepping in immediately. Resisting the instinct to fix everything, to overexplain, or to carry more than is yours to carry.

It also requires a redefinition of strength.

Many leaders operate as though strength means being unbreakable. The ability to absorb pressure without showing cracks has become a quiet benchmark for success, but sustained leadership inevitably creates pressure points. The goal is not to avoid breaking but to repair deliberately.

The philosophy of Kintsugi offers a powerful parallel. In this Japanese art form, broken pottery is repaired with gold. The cracks are not hidden; they are reinforced and become part of the object’s strength and story.

Leadership is no different. When we engage consciously with Leadrescence, we stop protecting an image of resilience and start building something far more sustainable. A version of leadership that is calm, boundaried and clear that carries responsibility without carrying everything.

This shift is particularly important in a South African context, where leaders are operating in environments that demand resilience on multiple levels. Economic pressure, social responsibility and business performance often intersect in ways that require leaders to carry more than their role description suggests.

At the same time, there is a growing recognition that performance and well-being are not opposing forces. The most effective leaders are not those who carry the most, but those who lead with clarity, perspective and intention.

Leadrescence gives us a practical framework for that shift.

It reminds us that leadership will change us whether we engage with it or not. The real question is whether we allow that change to happen unconsciously, or whether we choose to shape it.

Because success should feel as good looking back as it does moving forward. And that requires more than capability; it requires wholeness.

Leadrescence is inevitable. Conscious Leadrescence is where sustainable power lives.

Sources: Linked above.

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From the ‘cells’ of Boksburg to the hands of waiting children, Craig View’s veterinary team just proved that justice is best served sweet!

Johannesburg, South Africa (01 April 2026) – Every year, Craig View Veterinary Clinic gets the East Rand involved in collecting thousands of Easter eggs for local orphanages, old age homes and families who could use a little extra sweetness.

This year, the road to raising 4000 Beacon boxes was paved with…scandal!

“After maintaining a dignified silence throughout 2025, Craig View can no longer hold back: we were badly let down by a major donor who pledged thousands of Easter Eggs and then failed to deliver.” the vets shared.

With a big target to hit and memories of last year’s undelivered pledges still lingering, the team decided to crack down on the crooks. Their attorneys stepped in to help handle matters as the clinic made it very clear. If you promised eggs, you’d better deliver.

“Following an urgent meeting with our local magistrate, we have been granted extraordinary permission to pursue legal recourse against those who make promises they do not keep.”

The drama reached a fever pitch when community members Jed Dale, Daleen Walters, DA Councillor Mary Goby, and Sammy Lee officially ‘surrendered’ to the SAPS. Facilitated by the sharp legal minds at Pearson Attorneys, the suspects were handed over on the charge of failing to meet the city’s soaring demand for Easter joy.

Bail was set, and the negotiations were intense. In this courtroom, cash was no good. Only the snap of a chocolate shell and the crinkle of a colourful wrapper would secure a release.

With a ward councillor, a hair stylist and trainer, and a beauty therapist all behind bars, it was up to their supporters to raise the target and win their freedom.

“We urge the broader community, businesses, schools, and individuals to rally behind those who have stepped forward with pledges. Support them generously—because we can promise one thing with absolute certainty: justice will be served, and your favourite local shop, office, or entrepreneur might find themselves temporarily short-staffed if a cell door closes behind them.” the clinic wrote at the time. 

This week, the update came in live, straight from the cells where the suspects were being held.

Because of these ‘willing criminals’ and the supporters who scrambled to pay their bail, local orphanages and old age homes are about to receive a massive boost of eggs and essentials!

“Many of you were glued to the drama!” shared Craig View afterwards. “Benoni and Boksburg community members were dramatically ‘handed over’ to SAPS by our very own Pearson attorneys. It was intense, entertaining, and a little too real for some – we even had to delete a few comments about those smooth criminals!” the vets shared.

The final, staggering tally of boxes is being kept under wraps until the Easter weekend (stay tuned). The clinic has extended a huge thank you to everyone involved.

“Our greatest thanks to Jen, Daleen, Mary & Sammy you raised the bar and the eggs so high! Thank you simply doesn’t feel enough. Your time, energy, and enthusiasm made this bail collection drive an unforgettable success. You all deserve an Oscar!” the team wrote.“To all your clients, family, friends and supporters who donated for your safety may you be blessed this Easter.”

What a happy, light-hearted reminder that even when the goal seems high, like 4000 boxes high, a little bit of creativity, a smidge of sensation, and a community that refuses to leave anyone behind can turn a ‘legal crisis’ into easter eggs for all. Yay!

Sources: Linked above.

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A practical workplace initiative is helping employees and employers identify accessibility gaps and rethink how inclusive their environments really are.

Western Cape, South Africa (27 March 2026) – The Western Cape Association of and for Persons with Disabilities is pushing for a more honest look at how inclusive South African workplaces really are, and they’re doing it in a way that’s hard to ignore.

Through its Walk in My Wheels initiative, the organisation is encouraging companies to move beyond policies and actually experience what accessibility feels like on the ground. The programme challenges employees to spend part of their workday using a wheelchair while going about their usual tasks.

It’s during this time that small, often overlooked details start to stand out. Spaces that seem functional at first glance can quickly reveal limitations, from tight office layouts to facilities that aren’t designed with everyone in mind.

The goal is not to simulate disability, but to build awareness in a practical, real-world way. By placing people in unfamiliar situations, the programme opens up conversations around how workplaces are designed and whether they truly cater to a diverse workforce.

This comes at a time when disability inclusion in South Africa still has a long way to go. Despite national targets, representation of persons with disabilities in the workforce remains low. While attitudes are slowly evolving, many environments are still not fully equipped to support meaningful participation.

According to the organisation, one of the biggest gaps lies in how businesses assess their own readiness.

The experience also encourages teams to reflect on how they support one another. Inclusion is not only about infrastructure, but also about understanding, empathy and everyday interactions in the workplace.

By rolling out programmes like this, the association is calling on organisations to take a more active role in shaping inclusive spaces. It’s about shifting from intention to action and recognising that real change often starts with seeing things from a different perspective.

Sources: Western Cape Association of and for Persons with Disabilities (WCAPD) 

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SME’s from across South Africa were invited to join the My Incredible Business campaign, and Radio PlayZN won season 1.

South Africa (19 March 2026) – Small businesses in South Africa are the bedrock of keeping local economies thriving, which is why Incredible launched the My Incredible Business campaign to honour the hard work every day citizens put into their small businesses.

The Incredible Business Series shines a spotlight on local entrepreneurs who have weathered storms, bet on themselves and kept moving forward. The series was born from a deep belief that small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are the true innovators and the driving force of South Africa’s economy. It was an invitation for SMEs to share what really happened on the road to building their business, the struggle, the turning point, and the breakthrough.

We helped them rally support, calling for businesses to step forward, and as promised, the winner of Season 1 has now been announced.

Meet Radio PlayZN, founded by Keri Miller and Fiona McCarthy. The duo embodied the ‘incredible’ spirit of passion and perseverance through the craft of digital broadcasting. Keri brings her expertise from working in traditional radio, while Fiona brings years of strategic corporate expertise. Together, they have created a business that gives the KwaZulu-Natal community quality and informed content.

It was these cornerstones that earned Radio PlayZN the win and the coveted R50,000 in Incredible vouchers to invest in the technology needed to take their business to the next level.

What makes Keri and Fiona’s story so inspiring is that they worked with what they had to build something better. Radio PlayZN started in a shipping container, which they transformed into a fully-fledged digital studio. They not only offer traditional broadcasting but have created an online space where the modern listener can access live streaming, curated content, podcast snippets and high-quality storytelling. It’s adaptable to the listener’s needs.

And with the right tools in hand, they have really got the opportunity to take things to the next level! You can listen to them via the website, follow on the socials Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, or stream directly through the TuneIn app, or the PlayZN app on the Google Play Store.

Incredible is committed to providing tailored technology solutions, from hardware and software to connectivity. Whether it is advanced laptops for production, high-end cameras for digital content, or reliable routers to ensure seamless broadcasting, Incredible Business stands shoulder to shoulder with them as they scale.

“This is more than just telling stories; it’s about capturing the very heartbeat of each business,” says the Incredible Business team. “By giving businesses like Radio PlayZN a platform, we help them be seen, heard, and celebrated”

The best part of all is that the story doesn’t end here, not for Keri and Fiona, and not for other SME’s, because My Incredible Business is gearing up for season 2, giving more entrepreneurs the opportunity to tell their stories and win big.

Entering is simple: register an online business profile with Incredible Business. Just complete the entry form at www.incredible.co.za/myincrediblebusiness and share your business story.

Good Things Guy has proudly partnered with Incredible to bring the My Incredible Business campaign to life. Together, we’ll be sharing the inspiring stories of small and medium-sized businesses across South Africa… the innovators, the job creators and the dreamers who turn ideas into livelihoods.

As South Africa’s largest tech retailer, Incredible makes first-to-market innovation accessible to all. Through their division, Incredible Business, they’re working to equip SMEs with the tools and technology needed to thrive, from laptops that keep the books balanced to printers that keep the admin flowing to screens that turn a family restaurant into a game-day hotspot.

At the heart of this campaign is a powerful promise: to celebrate and support local businesses.

We can’t wait to share these stories with you. Stories of resilience, passion and the courage to dream bigger. This is where ambition meets innovation and where South Africans get to see what it truly means to Be Incredible.

Sources: Incredible

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After a routine check-up revealed stage 2 breast cancer, Grace faced an unexpected journey. Her story of preparation, community and choosing life is deeply inspiring.

South Africa (10 March 2026) – As a business analyst specialising in money-laundering surveillance within the financial services sector, Grace Mudarikwa’s work focuses on risk and responsibility. She protects financial systems and vulnerable people from being exploited by illicit activity.

Originally from Zimbabwe, Grace studied computer science in KwaZulu-Natal and built an impeccable career. Her 40th birthday led the way to an exciting new educational endeavour, beginning her PhD.

As life often does, a routine health check threw a curveball Grace wasn’t expecting. She had hoped to be in top health for the extra hours of studying when her GP picked up something that prompted further testing. There it was… Stage 2 breast cancer.

Not shrinking away from the fight, Grace started chemotherapy, and after 5 months, the unexpected happened. The cancer progressed to stage 4. Instead of shrinking, it responded in a way that her medical team had not expected. Grace calmly looked at the road that lay ahead of her and she decided…

“Suddenly, I had to ask myself a real question. Am I preparing to die, or am I preparing to live?”

She decided she was preparing to live! Her medical community rallied to find the best course of treatment.

Her oncologist adjusted her treatment plan immediately, and they followed up with radiation. Her church heard what had happened and rallied to support her, as did her support groups, like Sisonke Sisters. She found certainty in the people around her.

Cancer isn’t an easy road on the body, the mind, or on one’s finances. Grace’s financial advisor knew exactly how to move forward. They had planned for an event like this, having put the right structures in place when Grace was healthier. Now she had the support when things were a little more uncertain.

“That meant I could focus on healing,” she says. “Not paperwork, not panic, just life.”

As a Profmed member, her medical cover supported her treatment journey. She was able to pivot, to fight and to shift her timeline. She has not changed her purpose and continues with her studies. She has committed to staying current in her field of financial crime prevention and money-laundering surveillance because it is work she believes in deeply.

“This is not just about a career,” she explains. “It’s about community and leaving things better than you found them.”

Grace’s story launches the Profmed BeRemarkable campaign, which is a national storytelling movement that puts South Africa’s professionals at the centre of a bigger conversation about health, community and the future we are all trying to build.

And while some days, her voice may take a strain from the radiation, she has remained upbeat and determined to share her story.

“I love talking. I love eating,” she laughs. “So, when radiation messed with my throat… that was rude. Very rude.”

Her ability to make light of these moments stems from having a community that can laugh alongside her humour-filled days and rally beside her when the going gets tough. She remarks that everyone has their role, and hers is to live!

“When I think of community,” she says, “everyone has their role. Doctors do theirs. The cancer does whatever it’s doing. My role is to live.” 

Grace’s BeRemarkable story is one of resilience in the face of uncertainty. It’s her showing up for her commitments, keeping her body moving and sticking with her studies.

“Sometimes it’s just refusing to stop.”

Isn’t that just so raw? Such a true mark of refusing to let cancer take control! And in sharing her story, she is making a real impact, albeit quietly, on the days when she can only whisper.

Grace embodies what it means to be remarkable. She speaks for many professional South Africans who are also juggling careers alongside cancer. Showing that life within the professional space is complex and filled with stories worth sharing.

Grace is a Profmed member whose story is being shared, but there are many, many more incredible stories out there just waiting to be heard.

“Every one of our members has a story that matters,” says Craig Comrie, Profmed’s Chief Executive. “BeRemarkable gives professionals a platform to share what drives them and what they are building. When people see their own experiences reflected in others, trust deepens and community grows.”

To share these stories, Profmed has just launched BeRemarkable, a national campaign that will feature the stories of selected Profmed members, like Grace.

The selected BeRemarkable participants will be professionally filmed and featured across digital and partner platforms, extending their voices to a national audience, showing that everyday people can inspire, that their stories matter too.

So how do you know if your story is one worth telling? It’s simple: if you worked hard, if you sacrificed, if you forged a way forward, it’s a story worth sharing! You can find out more about how to join the BeRemarkable movement here.

Sources: Profmed

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From helping her mother make ends meet at thirteen to overcoming the hurdles of the pandemic, Nosipho’s journey to becoming a market owner is nothing short of inspiring!

Shongweni, South Africa (09 March 2026) – From as young as 13 years old, Nosipho knew she had to work hard to get by in life. She used to help her mother with washing glasses and cleaning at a pub so they could earn enough to keep the household afloat.

“From there, I continued to help my mom and started cooking and cleaning at a BnB. I knew from a young age that I would never get the opportunity to go to university. Having a mom who was single, four siblings and limited resources, I knew I had to work twice as hard as anyone else around me,” Nosipho shares.

In the kitchen and creating meals was where she felt most alive, and later channelled that passion into a vetkoek business, which was going well until the Covid-19 pandemic hit.

“As a single mom myself to three girls and a foster mom to three orphaned boys, this was a massive blow.”

But things looked up for the hardworker the moment she met Ingrid, while relieving her mom as her house cleaner.

“At the time, she [Ingrid] had just taken over the vetkoek stand at the Shongweni Farmer’s Market (SFM), re-branded it as “Mzansi Village” and needed help,” Nosipho explains.

Nosipho recalls her exciting first day at the market.

“I couldn’t stop smiling, and I remember thinking I had never seen so many white people in one place! I felt my spark coming back, and I felt like I belonged there.”

She continued working at the market stall for four years, familiarising herself with all aspects of the business – preparing for a life-changing pivot she never saw coming!

“Ingrid offered me the opportunity of a lifetime when she decided to move in a different direction and offered me Mzansi Village,” she shares on the incredible journey.

Nosipho has been the proud and happy owner of Mzansi Village for a year now, where she serves flavourful food with a big smile every Saturday at the A17 stall.

“I am a very proud business owner, and I could not be more grateful to Christine, Vanessa, Margy and all the other traders of the SFM family, for their endless support and encouragement on this beautiful journey!”

From taking on cleaning jobs at thirteen to owning her own stall at Shongweni Market today, Nosipho’s journey is a beautiful reminder that a little grit, a lot of heart and a lifelong passion can truly change one’s circumstances and path.

Sources: The Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market

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What started as a passing question from his girlfriend’s mom has turned into one of South Africa’s most-downloaded and helpful new apps for shoppers.

Johannesburg, South Africa (03 March 2026) – Ethan Stander, a 24-year-old software developer from Johannesburg, spent two years building Grocify, a free tool that compares grocery prices across the country’s biggest grocery shops in real time.

The app covers SPAR, Checkers, Pick n Pay, Woolworths, and Shoprite. It launched publicly in February with zero marketing budget. Within 48 hours, it had been downloaded 15,000 times!

It started with a question from the mom of Ethan’s girlfriend. She, like thousands of money-savvy South African shoppers, spent a fair amount of time hunting down the best grocery deals. A rather laborious task of comparison.

She turned to him one day and asked: ‘Can you just make an app that does all of this?’

Ethan, then 22 and still at university, turned the idea over in his head for a moment. His first instinct was no. Two weeks later, he started trying anyway.

“As a university student living at home, I didn’t know if people would even find something like this useful, but at the start it was the sheer challenge of the technical aspect that kept me coming back.” says Ethan.

Two years on, that idea has blossomed into Grocify – a free app that compares grocery prices in real time across South Africa’s major retailers. Ethan, now working as a software developer in Johannesburg, built the whole thing in his spare time.

“My hope is that it’ll remove decision fatigue and give consumers more time. When it comes down to it, if you give people clear facts that they can interpret, it’s easier to make a decision.” he says. 

If you’ve ever stood in a queue at the shop wondering whether the same item is R10 cheaper down the road, or spent Sunday evening flipping between five different retailer apps trying to plan a cost-effective weekly shop, you will understand the problem Grocify solves.

You search for a product, and the app shows you exactly what it costs across all five major chains, instantly, side by side. You don’t need to switch between apps or scribble prices down.

With the cost-of-living ever on the climb, the perk of knowing before you leave the house which store gives you the best bargain is a big win. Savings can add up to hundreds of rands a month.

One feature wasn’t in the original plan at all, but it might be the most practically useful thing in the app…

Ethan realised that a price comparison alone still left one question unanswered. Is the cheaper basket actually cheaper, once you factor in the petrol it takes to get there? Driving across town to save R30 on groceries doesn’t make much sense when the fuel costs R50. So he built in an automatic fuel price calculator that factors in the distance to each store and the current petrol price, giving you a truer cost comparison.

“Even if the basket is cheaper at one store, what’s the cost in petrol?” he says. “Are you actually saving money? It was a very good question, so I added the feature to cut out decision fatigue completely.”

The app launched with no ads and no account set-up required. All you need to do is download from Google Play and enable your location for the system to find shops near you.

Ethan says the response since launch has been unreal.

“I’ve received so many emails from people telling me how much easier the entire experience of shopping has been made by the app, and that makes it worth it multiple times over.”

Looking ahead, Ethan’s focus is on bug fixes, refining the user experience, and potentially exploring partnerships with the major retailers. His advice to young South Africans sitting on an idea but uncertain whether to act on it, is to dive in and try. Failures can pave the way to success.

“You have time to burn, time to fail. So if you have what you think is a good idea, you need to try, and put your full heart into it, until it works, or until it doesn’t and you use the experience to make an even better idea work.”

Grocify is free to download on the Google Play Store. There is another app with the same name, so look for the correct version – we’ve shared the logo below.

Sources: GTG Interview.

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A new national storytelling movement, BeRemarkable puts South Africa’s professionals at the heart of a bigger conversation about healthcare and the future.

South Africa (02 March 2026) – Behind every professional title in South Africa is a person building something bigger than themselves. And now, they are being invited to tell that story.

Profmed has launched BeRemarkable, a national storytelling movement that puts South Africa’s professionals at the centre of a bigger conversation about health, community and the future we are all trying to build.

BeRemarkable invites Profmed members to share their journeys. Not with polished bios or CV highlights but through real stories that celebrate the setbacks, the breakthroughs and the moments that made them question everything or reminded them why they started.

With 35,000 professionals representing over 70,000 lives, Profmed sits at the intersection of ambition and responsibility. Each membership number represents a story, a household and a network of people who depend on someone showing up, day after day.

“Every one of our members has a story that matters,” says Craig Comrie, Profmed’s Chief Executive. “BeRemarkable gives professionals a platform to share what drives them and what they are building. When people see their own experiences reflected in others, trust deepens and community grows.”

The selected BeRemarkable participants will be professionally filmed and featured across digital and partner platforms, extending their voices to a national audience, showing that everyday people can inspire, that their stories matter too. And not only does sharing one’s story help inspire other professionals, but there is a chance to win, too!

South Africa is home to a growing generation of skilled, driven professionals. They are digitally fluent, globally aware, and deeply invested in the communities around them. Yet, according to The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS), only 15% of South Africans currently have private medical aid.

“By introducing more professionals to Profmed through the stories of our members, we have the opportunity to strengthen the national healthcare ecosystem in a way that supports both individuals and the broader system,” says Craig Comrie, Profmed’s Chief Executive. “When more professionals access structured, affordable private cover, pressure eases across public facilities. Capacity expands, waiting times reduce, and resources are distributed more efficiently.”

For many professionals, healthcare is something considered only when something goes wrong. But early access to quality care changes outcomes. It enables preventative screenings, supports mental and physical well-being, protects earning potential and safeguards families.

It is a reminder that healthcare functions best within ecosystems. When professionals thrive, businesses grow. When businesses grow, communities strengthen. And when communities strengthen, the country moves forward.

So how do you know if your story is one worth telling? It’s simple: if you worked hard, if you sacrificed, if you forged a way forward, it’s a story worth sharing! You can find out more about how to join the BeRemarkable movement here.

Sources: Profmed

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When the world turned upside down in 2020, Vutomi lost her career as an accountant, only to find the recipe for her true calling.

Gauteng, South Africa (01 March 2026) – When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, Vutomi E Lubisi, a woman who was an accountant by profession but a baker at heart, found herself able to pivot from the career she had always known to embrace her true entrepreneurial spirit.

It was an inspiring life change that was made possible by the angels who supported her during a time of great uncertainty.

The Covid-19 pandemic was a challenging period, to say the least. It turned countless lives upside down and brought an unwelcome wave of need that swept into even the most secure homes.

However, even in the midst of that hardship, teams of helpers, do-gooders, and guardian angels rose to support families during these difficult times. One such team was the Angel Network Gauteng, which ran dozens of soup kitchens daily, providing food for those who were hungry and vulnerable.

When the state of emergency stabilised, the charity made the move to empower the people it served so that they could stand on their own feet and rebuild better lives.

It was the difference between giving a person a meal and equipping them with the means to go out there and get it themselves. As the Angel Network puts it:

“Relief saves lives. Sustainability changes them.”

One of the ways the organisation achieved this was by equipping individuals to run home-based bakeries and generate income within their own communities.

A shining success of this initiative is Vutomi, who is today the proud owner of her own bakery.

“When COVID hit, she pivoted, building a thriving wedding cake business from her kitchen. Today, through Eully’s Cakery, she empowers others to create sustainable baking businesses through practical training and ongoing support,” the Angel Network Gauteng said.

And the proof is in the cake mix!

This past Saturday, 20 of the Angel Network’s beneficiaries attended Vutomi’s workshop, where the kitchen was filled with laughter, connection, and the unmistakable smell of possibility.

“What a powerful day it was. They learned to bake exceptional scones and muffins, understand basic costing and begin thinking like business owners. Many are already selling into their communities.”

The Angel Network has supported these members with ovens, essential equipment, as well as the skills, confidence and a pathway to income.

Relief was necessary, but sustainability has certainly been transformational.

Sources: The Angel Network Gauteng

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Every goal scored during the SPAR Challenge turned into sanitary pad donations, helping young girls stay in school and restoring dignity beyond the netball court.

Johannesburg, South Africa (27 February 2026) – The SPAR Proteas’ recent 2–1 Test series victory over the England Roses at Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg delivered plenty to celebrate on court, but the impact stretched far beyond the final whistle.

While the spotlight naturally fell on the fiercely contested SPAR Challenge International Netball Test Series, the matches also formed part of tackling period poverty in South Africa. Throughout the series, SPAR used the platform to amplify its #EndPeriodPoverty campaign, turning every goal into tangible support for young girls in need.

For every goal scored by the SPAR Proteas, a pack of SPAR Petals sanitary pads was pledged for donation. By the end of the series, the Proteas had netted 166 goals, with an additional 20 bonus goals added through spectator activations. The final tally saw 1,860 packs of sanitary pads donated to the Ubuntu Social and Community Development Club’s 600 Project 2026 in Gauteng.

The initiative forms part of SPAR’s broader commitment to community upliftment, aimed at ensuring that no learner misses school and no woman feels excluded because of the costs of necessities.

The Ubuntu Social and Community Development Club’s 2026 Bringing Back Dignity Sanitary Pads Campaign focuses on restoring confidence and continuity in education for young girls in under-resourced communities. For many families, the back-to-school season prioritises uniforms, transport and stationery, while menstrual hygiene products are often unaffordable. Some girls miss up to five days of school each month, placing them at an academic disadvantage.

Through the Proteas’ goals, 155 girls will now receive the support they need to remain in school this year. The spirit of the campaign even crossed international lines. The Australian Kelpies, who faced the Protea Men’s Team in a parallel three-match friendly series, pledged their own contribution. For every goal they scored (184 in total) they committed R10 per goal, adding a further R1 840 towards the cause.

In the end, the series was about using sport as a vehicle for dignity and access.

Sources: Supplied 

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