Community Builder Uzendt Peters

Community Builder: Uzendt Peters

As a teacher in a state school, Uzendt Peters knew that if skills-dependent industries wanted skilled labour, and his pupils wanted jobs, that industry had to be brought into the education field.

Trailblazer: Carl Pretorius

Trailblazer Carl Pretorius

What does it take for an espresso addict from Johannesburg to revolutionise the Rooibos industry? Nothing, initially, except for the conviction that there must be a way to get a strong fix from something that doesn't leave you shaking in your business boots three cups down the line.

Tomorrow's Hope: Nic Haralambous

Tomorrow's Hope: Nic Haralambous

Frustrated with reading scathing blogs from South Africans living abroad, Nic Haralambous responded with a blog of his own. SA Rocks aims to come up with at least one positive thing about South Africa every day - and over 20 000 people a month are logging on to keep up with the story.

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