The Honest Truth: Gig Economy and Braille Clothes

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With Stats SA reporting a 50% increase in the number of people rendering professional services on a temporary basis, we discuss the emergence of a so called “gig economy” in South Africa and why it’s increasingly attracting professionals.

Arnold February, Regional Investment Manager at Business Partners Limited, joined Benito Vergotine in conversation, if you’re a young professional, this economy holds loads of advantages for you.

Take a listen here.

 

Have you ever thought, how a young professional that’s blind, chooses his or her outfit for the day? Could be very challenging right? When local fashion designer, Balini Naidoo’s uncle lost his sight, she came up with a brilliant idea of “braille clothes” and it’s taken the world by storm! Listen here to her conversation with Andre the Big Positive Guy and Benito Vergotine.

Take a listen here.

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