Initiative to transform entrepreneurs

Johannesburg - In response to changing needs of entrepreneurs, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is rebranding its Bizniz in a Box initiative.

The company said the rebranding is a change of name from Bizniz in a Box to Box2Boss.

“This gives a refreshing perspective on entrepreneurship in the township economy; Box2Boss is dedicated to investing in and uplifting the township economy. It is to transform entrepreneurs into fully-fledged businesspeople who can create jobs and provide a livelihood for themselves and others.”

South Africa. However, you too can do your part by fitting a vehicle tracking device. For many people the attitude is that a car is just a car, insurable and replaceable, so they are less likely to fit a tracking device. Technology has a curbing effect in terms of managing vehicle crime because it provides an early indicator of movement of vehicles. Also, it is no longer just about stolen vehicle recovery. It is about what is in the car, and a vehicle tracker can play an active part in keeping you and family safe,” Ngcobo explains.

CCBSA public affairs, communications and sustainability director Nozicelo Ngcobo said the rebranding hopes to be a better solution for the entrepreneurs of 2022.

“We need to be responsive and in tune with what our communities are asking for. It is by no means a handout, but rather support to enable them to create their own livelihoods and be catapulted to the next level,” she says.

To be considered to participate in the programme candidates must be 24 years and older, have at least one year entrepreneurial experience and be an active member of the community. The business should address needs of local communities such as convenience stores, fast foods stores, car washes and shisa nyamas

For the last seven years the initiative has trained over 700 entrepreneurs, enabling entrepreneurs to curate a developed business operations ecosystem, improve skills, access capital, improve supply chain development and inspire hope.

“By helping one entrepreneur we believe this will help create opportunities for entrepreneurs to build a brighter future for themselves and their communities,” Ngcobo says.

Joburg Ballet launches anniversary celebration

Joburg Ballet kicks off its 21st anniversary with Evolve, a celebration of dance, to be presented in eight performances at the Joburg Theatre from 25 March to 3 April.

Evolve offers a blend of the new and classical, bringing together four ballets, three of them world premieres, as well as a showpiece from the classical repertoire.

Evolve was to have been presented in 2021 but was postponed to 2022 due to Covid-19.

The new works are The Afterlife: Souls, an introspective piece by principal dancer Shannon Glover, in which she explores the concept of death as the great equalizer; The

Game by Mario Gaglione in which the game of kings has inspired the choreographer to draw parallels between the game of chess and of life; and Legae, an evocative dance piece by Tumelo Lekana about which the choreographer simply says “the leaves pray for the roots to heal”.

The programme’s classic, the Grand Pas from Paquita, provides a showcase for ballerina, partner, soloists and corps de ballet to shine in a series of classical showpieces.

Choreographed in the 19th century by Marius Petipa, creator of legendary ballet classics such as The Sleeping Beauty, Paquita is being produced for Joburg Ballet presentation by soloist Ivan Domiciano.