{"id":196040,"date":"2022-12-14T13:30:19","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T11:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wereldwyd.co.za\/business-in-the-spotlight-a-flashback-on-2022-part-1\/"},"modified":"2024-10-28T15:00:08","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T13:00:08","slug":"business-in-the-spotlight-a-flashback-on-2022-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wereldwyd.co.za\/en\/business-in-the-spotlight-a-flashback-on-2022-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Business in the Spotlight \u2013 a flashback on 2022 (Part 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>To adjust in a new country is a challenge. Everything is different and to find out where to find South African products and services almost becomes an adventure in itself. AfriForum Worldwide\u2019s World Guide is here to help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today we look back on 2022\u2019s businesses in the <em>Spotlight<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wereldwyd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/vaca-pintada.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97306\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li><strong>Vaca Pintada \u2013 Painted Cow Art &amp; Craft Studio<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Vaca Pintada (English:&nbsp;<em>painted cow<\/em>) is a walk-in studio in Faial, Azores, where you can try various arts and crafts. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wereldwyd.co.za\/en\/business-in-the-spotlight-vaca-pintada-painted-cow-art-craft-studio-in-portugal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wereldwyd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/oolfant.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97308\" width=\"364\" height=\"63\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Oolfant.com<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Oolfant.com is for Afrikaans homeschoolers searching for interesting information and inspiration for highly successful homeschooling. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wereldwyd.co.za\/en\/business-in-the-spotlight-oolfant-com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wereldwyd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/spaarwiel-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97310\" width=\"254\" height=\"254\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Spaarwiel<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Spaarwiel is a podcast that discusses financial independence, personal finances, savings and investment opportunities. This podcast is presented by Eduan Kruger who talks to the ordinary man and women as well as specialists about personal finances and financial independence. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wereldwyd.co.za\/en\/business-in-the-spotlight-spaarwiel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wereldwyd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/die-spens1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97314\" width=\"293\" height=\"293\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Die Spens<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A South African shop in the Netherlands serving customers all over Europe in Afrikaans, English and Dutch since 2005. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wereldwyd.co.za\/en\/business-in-the-spotlight-die-spens-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wereldwyd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/knysna-cafe-and-bar.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97316\" width=\"209\" height=\"209\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Knysna Caf\u00e9 &amp; Bar<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Knysna is a family owned and operated caf\u00e9 in Paraparaumu, established in 2021 by husband and wife team, Andrew and Tanya. Having owned a successful restaurant in South Africa for over 15 years, they finally took the leap of faith and opened something of their own here in New Zealand. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wereldwyd.co.za\/en\/business-in-the-spotlight-knysna-cafe-bar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wereldwyd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/herklink.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97318\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Herklink<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Anelia\u2019s grandfather passed away in May 2020 in the Western Cape. In June her grandmother sent her a WhatsApp: \u201cI couldn\u2019t even say goodbye to my partner \u2026 I just pressed my elbow to his for the last time at the hospital\u2019s entrance. He called for me during his final moments and I could not be there.\u201d Following this cry for help, Anelia and Andri created a virtual memorial service.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wereldwyd.co.za\/en\/business-in-the-spotlight-herklink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wereldwyd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/brighten-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97320\" width=\"245\" height=\"245\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Brighten Accountants<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Brighten Accountants provide top quality services to customers throughout Australia, through innovative cloud technology and dedication to find the best accounting and tax solutions for each client. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wereldwyd.co.za\/en\/business-in-the-spotlight-brighten-accountants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wereldwyd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/oprington-dental-care.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97322\" width=\"239\" height=\"239\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Orpington Dental Care<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Helen Loubser is Orpington Dental Care\u2019s principal dentist. She qualified in South Africa in 1998 and took a two-year postgraduate course in cosmetic dentistry at the prestigious Eastman Dental School. We are a family-run practice and provide gentle and caring dentistry. With the patient at the centre, we focus on building strong relationships with patients. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wereldwyd.co.za\/en\/business-in-the-spotlight-orpington-dental-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wereldwyd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Het-rand.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97324\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Het Rand<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Het Rand is a South African Brasserie situated in Brugge, Belgium. The best way to describe this restaurant is Belgian cuisine with a South African twist.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wereldwyd.co.za\/en\/business-in-the-spotlight-het-rand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wereldwyd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/roslyn-1-e1649235996440-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97326\" width=\"250\" height=\"229\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li><strong>Roslyn Bespoke Jewellery<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>An artisan jeweller and metalsmith, Roslyn\u2019s story began over ten years ago when she was inspired to craft a piece of jewellery from her son\u2019s artwork.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wereldwyd.co.za\/en\/business-in-the-spotlight-roslyn-bespoke-jewellery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wereldwyd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/NFS-Logo-Website.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97328\" width=\"283\" height=\"95\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li><strong>Network Financial Services<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Network Financial Services was founded by Eugene in 2012 \u2013 he brings over thirty years\u2019 experience in the insurance industry both here in New Zealand and in South Africa. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wereldwyd.co.za\/en\/business-in-the-spotlight-network-financial-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wereldwyd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/betsys.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97330\" width=\"297\" height=\"236\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li><strong>Betsy\u2019s South African Deli<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Betsy\u2019s South African Deli in Edmonton, Canada , Canada is your local South African connection when it comes to biltong, dry wors, chili bites and boerewors. Betsy\u2019s also sells fresh baked pies and pasties. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wereldwyd.co.za\/en\/business-in-the-spotlight-betsys-south-african-deli\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wereldwyd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/logo-beskuitblik.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97332\" width=\"305\" height=\"92\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li><strong>Beskuitblik<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Brenda Smit was born and bred in South Africa. She and her family moved to the Netherlands in 1998. Cooking and baking have always been her passion, and her family and friends\u2019 love for her rusks encouraged her to bake more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wereldwyd.co.za\/en\/business-in-the-spotlight-beskuitblik\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>South African businesses are close to our hearts. 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