When Dr Wilhelm Lichtenberg is not standing at the operating table, he is behind a microphone recording music to raise funds for the Young Hearts Africa foundation, which  provides life-saving surgery for children with congenital heart disease. Dr. Lichtenberg, recently received the Thoracic Surgery Foundation’s prestigious Every Heart Matters Award for his humanitarian work. We are in conversation with Founder of Young Hearts Africa, Dr Wilhelm Lichtenberg about his work and his recent award. 

When Dr Wilhelm Lichtenberg is not standing at the operating table, he is behind a microphone recording music to raise funds for the Young Hearts Africa foundation, which  provides life-saving surgery for children with congenital heart disease. Dr. Lichtenberg, recently received the Thoracic Surgery Foundation’s prestigious Every Heart Matters Award for his humanitarian work. We are in conversation with Founder of Young Hearts Africa, Dr Wilhelm Lichtenberg about his work and his recent award.

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Dr Wilhelm Lichtenberg - the singing heart surgeon

It’s Beginning To Sound A Lot Like uKhisimusi as we are joined by GRAMMY Nominated A Cappella group JUST 6.  Who are here to ignite the Christmas spirit in all of us with their unique blend of traditional Christmas carols.

It&rsquo;s Beginning To Sound A Lot Like uKhisimusi as we are joined by GRAMMY Nominated A Cappella group JUST 6.&nbsp; Who are here to ignite the Christmas spirit in all of us with their unique blend of traditional Christmas carols.

Christmas Carols - Just 6

As the year draws to a close, businesses—both SMEs and large corporations—tend to focus on goal setting and financial year performance, but rarely is talent acquisition and retention at the top of most businesses minds. We speak to Recruitment Specialist, Smangaliso Nyandeni on how employers can use the end of the year as time to evaluate their workforce needs.         

As the year draws to a close, businesses&mdash;both SMEs and large corporations&mdash;tend to focus on goal setting and financial year performance, but rarely is talent acquisition and retention at the top of most businesses minds. We speak to Recruitment Specialist, Smangaliso Nyandeni on how employers can use the end of the year as time to evaluate their workforce needs.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Talent retention and management strategy for SMEs and Corporate.

In our Entrepreneurship Corner, we speak with Matome Rapholo, the visionary behind Letreecha Clothing. As a textile entrepreneur, Matome is determined to revolutionize South Africa's textile industry. Through his vibrant clothing brand, which offers everything from casual wear to custom designs, he seeks to challenge societal norms and promote self-expression. Beyond fashion, Matome is committed to empowering youth by providing opportunities in the textile sector, driving both economic growth and social change.

In our Entrepreneurship Corner, we speak with Matome Rapholo, the visionary behind Letreecha Clothing. As a textile entrepreneur, Matome is determined to revolutionize South Africa's textile industry. Through his vibrant clothing brand, which offers everything from casual wear to custom designs, he seeks to challenge societal norms and promote self-expression. Beyond fashion, Matome is committed to empowering youth by providing opportunities in the textile sector, driving both economic growth and social change.

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