What Makes a Leader?

Almost all over the world, people are aware of a small boy who grew up in a rural village in one of the remotest, least developed areas of South Africa. Nelson Mandela (1918–2013) is perhaps one of the greatest statesmen of our time and, indeed, one of the few that may emerge from the African continent and South Africa. Every individual who had some interaction with Madiba, whether on a physical level or otherwise, would tell of what a great and charismatic leader he was – many aspire to attain the levels of respect he gained in his lifetime, and which he continues to enjoy even after his passing on. This raises the question: What is it that Nelson Mandela had that even the world’s foremost leaders such as United States President Barack Obama had to stop everything just to attend his memorial service?

 

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Ten Surprisingly Well-Paid Jobs in South Africa

South Africa has a very open and free job market, with incomes varying greatly both within a job sector and from region to region. Salary guidelines are a grey area in South Africa, and with exceptional disparities, and there are no formal pay-scale standards. Nevertheless, there are a number of jobs that are surprisingly well paid – and paying more than one would traditionally expect. Gumtree even has a useful and fun job comparing tool that shows how long it will take you to become a millionaire in certain careers. You can then see and click on other jobs that earn a similar income, discover which ones make more, and find out which to aim at so as to put more money in your pocket faster. In the process, you will possibly be surprised by the income-earning potential of jobs that make a lot more money than you thought.

 

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Influencing the Hospitality Industry

Johan Scheepers, general manager (GM) of The Maslow Hotel, has had an undeniable influence in the hospitality industry in South Africa. A board member of FEDHASA and the Sandton Tourism Association on top of his demanding role as GM of one of South Africa’s most cosmopolitan luxury hotels, Johan Scheepers has some impressive accolades behind his name, including Traveller’s Choice awards, with the hotel also consistently being rated among the best hotels in the world by the highly respected TripAdvisor Forums. He was Thistle General Manager of the Year in 2011 for the relaunching of the Thistle Kingsley Hotel in London’s West End, and, also under his leadership, the Kingsley was selected for a Hospitality Assured Award in 2011 by the Hospitality Institute for highest-scoring best newcomer.

 

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