Drive 959 explores how side hustles and short courses are helping South Africans
Katlego Sekhu

During these tough economic times, many South Africans are turning to side hustles and short courses to increase their income and regain financial control.
This sparked a conversation on Drive 959 about side hustles that have had a life-changing impact.
Glen Lewis opened up about the side hustle that changed his life as a teenager.
“I needed money,” Glen shared. “I wanted to go to the movies. So I started working as a caddy at the Pimville Golf Course. That job allowed me to buy things like apples, oranges, and peanuts, which I then sold at Orlando Stadium on weekends.”
He added, “When there was a derby, I knew I was going to make money. That’s how I was able to go watch movies. I had a side hustle from an early age.”
Reflecting on the growing financial strain on consumers, Glen noted that back in the day, one job was enough to survive in South Africa.
“You’d hear stories from Americans saying they were doing three or four jobs,” he said, recalling a moment when he met Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki.
“He told me, ‘Don’t focus on one job. You should also look at getting a side hustle.”
Listeners of Drive 959 also called in to share side hustles and short courses that have helped transform their lives.
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