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I AM ART – BOOK LAUNCH

usa Zulu is a published The third was to celebrate the me another moment to be happy
author, an award- learners from the very same as I reflect on the many blessings
Mwinning entrepreneur, school who recently passed their I have received to share. It was an
international artist, celebrated 2020 matriculation examinations amazing day indeed.”
motivational speaker and with distinction. “They even
prominent disability activist in topped their able-bodied peers in The Gautrain Management
South Africa. Zulu launched the province, but were not invited Agency, which Musa has worked
his latest book titled ‘I AM ART: to the KwaZulu-Natal ‘achievers with extensively in the area of
The 40th Anniversary Essay’ in awards’ ceremony held by disability accessible transportation
systems over the last decade, has
KwaZulu-Natal on provincial education authorities a sponsored the printing of 1000
20 April 2021. few weeks ago.”
copies of the book.
This book launch highlighted “It was an honour to be joined
In addition, Zulu will be starting
three very important issues for by the Deputy Minister Hlengiwe a ‘100 000 Messages Campaign’
Zulu. Firstly, the book celebrates Mkhize in the Presidency who to get the South African public to
the four decades (1979 - 2019) in called in to congratulate Open
which he has lived as an artist, Air School for their 100 years. I send messages of congratulations
together with reflecting on the was humbled that she spent a full for the schools who have had 100
25 years (1995 - 2020) that he has 15 minutes talking to the four years in service to the disabled
spent in his wheelchair. 2020 matric graduates and their sector. Potential partners for
principal, Mr Moodley.” this initiative are currently being
The second was to highlight identified, which will culminate in
the 100 years that the Open Reflecting on the launch Zulu the launch of a book with all those
Air School for learners with said, “This will go down as one messages on the 3rd of December
disabilities celebrated on the 9 of those very memorable days 2021 (International Day for
February 2021. This says Zulu in my life. I was in the presence Persons with Disabilities). 
is, “A milestone that I feel has of some of the people that have
been grossly overlooked in made me the man I am today. I For more information visit
South Africa.” am thankful to life for granting www.valhallaarts.co.za

WORK YOUR WAY AROUND THE WORLD

FIVE REASONS 2021 MATRICS SHOULD CONSIDER A CAREER IN HOSPITALITY

he United Nations World for 2022, Matrics will be looking globally has been within travel 3. Options, options, options: grow. While everyone starting out
Tourism Organisation to make a decision about what to and tourism, and pre-COVID, the At the core of hospitality, are their career starts on the bottom
Testimates that by 2030, there study next year. If your child is industry was expected to support customer experiences, which opens rung of the ladder and moves
will be 1.8 billion new international still sitting on the fence, why not an additional 100 million jobs up a myriad of opportunities for their way up the ranks, there are
travellers. Choosing a career in get them to consider a career in worldwide by 2028. The World graduates. Armed with a wide so many rungs on the hospitality
hospitality, therefore, could be the hospitality?” Travel and Tourism Council also range of skills and knowledge, ladder! Moving from bellhop to
best decision that the Matrics of Shaun offers five reasons why reports that one in ten jobs on the working in hotels, restaurants, the front desk to the manager, or
2021 will ever make! Matrics should consider studying planet is supported by travel and events, catering, hospitals or from waiter to food and beverage
airlines, or even branching out into
Shaun Lamont, Managing hospitality: tourism. Whilst the pandemic has business development, marketing, manager doesn’t have to remain a
pipe dream. As leaders in the South
slowed the industry down, it is the
Director, First Group Hotel and 1. In demand: According to one industry that is predicted to or entrepreneurship, are all within African hospitality industry, First
Resorts said, “With university Study International, one in every bounce back with a bang! Why? the realm of possibility. Group prides itself on offering
and college applications now open five jobs created in the last decade Well, travel is in our DNA and it’s 4. Learn while you earn: Most incredible career opportunities for
going to take more than a global reputable hotel groups and resorts both entry-level and experienced
shutdown to change that. partner with hotel management candidates who are either looking
2. See the world: If you’ve schools in order to offer students to step into the industry or those
looking to move up the ladder.
always dreamt of visiting exotic the opportunity to learn the
destinations, but your travel fund relevant theory whilst getting “If doing the same thing day
smacks more of ‘beer and biltong’ practical, on-the-job training. after day after day excites you,
than ‘champagne and caviar’, First Group for example, embraces then a career in hospitality is
then a career in hospitality could unskilled trainees every year, who best avoided. If you’re looking for
be the ticket to the travel you’ve share our passion for guests and an ever-changing, exciting job in
been dreaming of. Whether local place them at our various resorts a vibrant industry that demands
or international, you’re bound to around the country. Furthermore, commitment to making
traverse the globe by working in some groups even offer trainees strangers smile and helping
a variety of positions and places. a stipend whilst working, which them to make lasting, magical
means that you can learn while
You’ll only be limited by your you earn. memories – then this industry is
imagination – from cruise ships for you!” Shaun concludes. 
and hotels to game lodges and 5. Move up the ranks: A career in
Shaun Lamont, Managing Director, First Group beach resorts. hospitality offers you the chance to www.firstgroup-sa.co.za

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