Sunday Tribune 2024-08-18

Susie Wolff, a Scottish former professional racing driver and current managing director of F1 Academy, has opened doors not only for herself, but for other women. F1 Academy is a single-seater racing series designed to develop female talent for Formula 3, Formula 2 and Formula 1. Wolff began her competitive motorsport career more than 20 years ago. She went on to make history at the 2014 British Grand Prix by becoming the first woman to take part in a Formula 1 race weekend in 22 years. She maintains that it is important to be the best version of yourself and while doing so. Talking at a Momentum #SheOwnsHerSuccess event, Wolff gave valuable insights into how to approach F1 and racing as a career, while putting food on the table. Talking…

The government’s fiscus is going to be under pressure after unemployment again rose in South Africa in the second quarter, while trade union Cosatu said it was a wake-up call. This week Statistics South Africa said the official unemployment rate rose to 33.5% in the second quarter of 2024, up from 32.9% in the first quarter. Zanele Sabela, Cosatu’s spokesperson, said Statistics SA’s latest unemployment report was a jarring national wake-up call. The trade union federation said the country dare not continue to normalise an economy where four out of 10 South Africans and 6 out of 10 young people cannot find work. “This is our greatest national crisis and it is time the government and the private sector respond to it with the same decisiveness as we did for…

Cricket is a game that involves strategy, direction from a leader, teamwork, and fast reaction to various elements of the game – whether it is the bowler spinning the ball at high speed or the team in the field waiting to see how the batsman hits a bowled ball and responding accordingly. Business shares many similarities with cricket, from strategy and leadership to management and the need for reacting fast and smartly to operational or market influences or challenges in order to make the business a success. Businesses have to think and plan like this too. Over the years, I’ve learnt that field service management and the game of cricket have quite a bit in common. Just as cricket needs mass awareness to grow in new markets, industries looking to…

The Shakedown’s lead star Carl Beukes, and director Ari Kruger, believe that divine timing played a role in their being part of the new local movie. Beukes, who starred in several productions such as Lioness and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, admitted that he went through several challenges while living in Los Angeles in the US. “Having lived in Hollywood for six years now, I have had to eat a mountain of humble pie and really get real with myself,” he said. “Hundreds of rejections can slowly bleed doubt into your mind and once that settles in, the artist might as well give it up and find a cosy office desk to die behind.” He said he had since “knuckled down and really worked on me.” “I had no…

“There is no sincerer love than the love of food”, and we couldn’t agree more with George Bernard Shaw whose quote is famously used by food lovers across the world. If you love to cook then you will know that when you transform certain ingredients into spectacular dishes to impress your guests’ palates, it’s an overwhelming feeling. Gourmet dishes that we see in restaurants, which almost always leave us excited, of course, require great skill and finesse to be perfect. But the truth is if you are passionate about cooking you can also create gourmet dishes in your kitchen. What is gourmet and what is a gourmet meal? When we talk about gourmet, it’s not just about fancy meals in high-end restaurants. It’s a way of enjoying and appreciating food…

Choosing a general practitioner (GP) is like casting the lead role in your health journey. It’s essential to find a doctor who understands you, respects your choices and doesn’t judge your lifestyle. Yet, many people struggle to find the perfect GP, especially when transitioning from their family doctor to one of their own. While it might seem easier to stick with the family doctor, they might not be conveniently located if you’ve moved. Additionally, as we age, our medical needs change, and a GP who understands your current lifestyle and health requirements becomes increasingly important. Why audition your GP? Dr Zac Turner, a medical practitioner specialising in preventive health and wellness, emphasises the importance of taking control of your healthcare. He told news.com.au, “Finding a GP with whom you can…