The Freelance Collective

Freelance Pledge Launch

Nelson Mandela once said, “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.”  There is an indication that the freelance industry in South Africa is experiencing significant growth, with more people turning to freelancing as a viable career option, that is why BeyondMedia [https://www.beyondmediasa.co.za/blog/south-african-employers-commit-to-uplifting-freelancers-by-signing-the-freelance-pledge] is calling upon South African businesses, non-governmental organisations, government, and individuals to join in fighting unemployment and creating more work opportunities. In support and promotion of freelancing in South Africa, BeyondMedia launched the ‘freelance pledge', which intends to level the playing field for freelancers in the job market.  Founder and CEO of BeyondMedia, Zola Brunner, joined Dee Nkomo on Capricorn's Afternoon Drive show to talk about the freelance pledge launch. Listen to the conversation and get involved.  1. Sign the freelance pledge [https://www.beyondmediasa.co.za/freelancer-pledge] as a sign of commitment.  2. Share your freelancing opportunities with the freelance collective.  3. Connect with freelancers in South Africa.

The Freelance Collective | Season 2 Trailer

After a diverse set of interviews, we took a step back to reflect, and now we're ready to bring you season 2 of The Freelance Collective.  In season 2, we're going to unpack the state of freelancing, not just in South Africa, but Africa. What is even more important is that BeyondMedia aims to advocate freelancers in Africa.

Nine Tips for Freelancing in Africa | w/ Bokamoso Marema

It is the 9th and final episode of season 1. In this episode Bokamoso is sharing nine tips for freelancing in Africa based on research and personal experience.

The Fundamentals of Working with Freelancers | w/ Linda Weaver

Working with freelancers can be both exciting and challenging. It is not just about finding a person to render services but finding a freelancer with the right skills and attitude that fits with the organisation's work culture. In this episode, Linda Weaver [https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-weaver-b076b236] talks to Bokamoso about the fundamentals of working with freelancers.

Freelancing in South Africa | w/ Oarabile Diphoko

Every freelancer has a unique experience. But more often than not, we find that the challenges are the same. In this conversation, Bokamoso and Oarabile discusses the state of freelancing in South Africa.