Best News & Entertainment '24

Penny Holburn

Education: BSc Hons - Cum Laude, Psychology (University of Witwatersrand, 1983-1986); MSc Cum Laude, Psychology (University of South Africa, 1991-1992)

Experience: Penny Holburn Coaching (2009 - present); Absa, Change Project Manager (2007 - 2009); Merchants, General Manager (2006 - 2007); Standard Bank, Manager (2004 - 2005).

Awards: 10 Inspirational Women in Business (Tycoon Success, 2020); Best Personal Development Coaching & Excellence Award for Anxiety Coaching (AI Global, 2017); Best for Personal & Business Coaching Johannesburg (Corporate Vision, 2016).

Penny Holburn is a life, career and business coach running her own coaching business since 2010. She has spent 20 years as a consultant in psychological assessment, organisational development, personal and business change, leadership development, coaching and counselling. Penny has majors in psychology and industrial psychology and an MSc Cum Laude in psychology and has completed a Senior Management Development Programme through Wits Business School.

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Heartwarming 21st birthday surprise between besties leaves SA in their feelings: "So beautiful"

Heartwarming 21st birthday surprise between besties leaves SA in their feelings: "So beautiful"

Family and Relationships

a year ago by Johana Mukandila

Woman divorces twice, plans to wed again in December 2024, SA reacts: "Teach me your ways"

Woman divorces twice, plans to wed again in December 2024, SA reacts: "Teach me your ways"

Family and Relationships

a year ago by Johana Mukandila

Thoughtful woman surprises bae with romantic setup, SA gushes: "So lovely"

Thoughtful woman surprises bae with romantic setup, SA gushes: "So lovely"

Family and Relationships

a year ago by Johana Mukandila

"Done with the corporate world": Woman quits toxic job after less than 3 months

"Done with the corporate world": Woman quits toxic job after less than 3 months

People

a year ago by Jade Rhode

"It's beautiful to watch": SA woman's adorable 'dad bestie' video montage melts hearts

"It's beautiful to watch": SA woman's adorable 'dad bestie' video montage melts hearts

Family and Relationships

a year ago by Johana Mukandila

Bride devastated after groom keeps her waiting for 4 hours in heartbreaking video

Bride devastated after groom keeps her waiting for 4 hours in heartbreaking video

Family and Relationships

a year ago by Johana Mukandila

Kolisi divorce: A look at the last times Siya and Rachel posted about each other online

Kolisi divorce: A look at the last times Siya and Rachel posted about each other online

Family and Relationships

a year ago by Johana Mukandila

Siya and Rachel Kolisi have announced their divorce, leaving fans stunned. Briefly News takes a look at their last online posts about each other before their split.

Woman grieves boyfriend after tragic passing in touching video, SA reacts: “My worst fear”

Woman grieves boyfriend after tragic passing in touching video, SA reacts: “My worst fear”

Family and Relationships

a year ago by Johana Mukandila

A woman's heart-wrenching story of losing her boyfriend in a car accident has left South Africans in tears. The TikTok video went viral online, and peeps reacted.

Graduate mom heartbroken as son wants nothing to do with her after she left for university

Graduate mom heartbroken as son wants nothing to do with her after she left for university

Family and Relationships

a year ago by Johana Mukandila

A TikTok video shows how a SA mother was rejected by her son after she left him for university when he was six days old. The clip went viral, causing a huge buzz.

Couple's tense date after argument in video, SA can relate: "The accuracy"

Couple's tense date after argument in video, SA can relate: "The accuracy"

Family and Relationships

a year ago by Johana Mukandila

A South African couple went viral on social media after showcasing their tense date following an argument in a TikTok video. The clip caused a massive buzz online.

US woman surprises SA hubby by speaking his language on their wedding day

US woman surprises SA hubby by speaking his language on their wedding day

Family and Relationships

a year ago by Johana Mukandila

An American woman surprised her South African husband by speaking in his native language in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, leaving many people impressed.

"It's not easy": Domestic worker in tears over unbearable work conditions

"It's not easy": Domestic worker in tears over unbearable work conditions

People

a year ago by Johana Mukandila

A South African domestic worker's emotional video reveals the harsh reality of her job. The clip went viral online, leaving many people with mixed reactions.

Little brother's face says it all when he spots his sister, video leaves SA in laughter

Little brother's face says it all when he spots his sister, video leaves SA in laughter

Family and Relationships

a year ago by Johana Mukandila

A hilarious TikTok video shows a little boy’s concert vibe getting ruined when he spotted his sister in the audience. His reaction has left Mzansi in stitches.

SA woman travels from JHB to East London to meet stranger-turned-soulmate

SA woman travels from JHB to East London to meet stranger-turned-soulmate

Family and Relationships

a year ago by Johana Mukandila

A South African woman flew from Johannesburg to East London to meet an online lover for the first time in a TikTok video. The clip sparked mixed reactions.

“May God see her through”: Woman leaves SA concerned after video shows her kneeling in the rain

“May God see her through”: Woman leaves SA concerned after video shows her kneeling in the rain

People

2 years ago by Johana Mukandila

A woman in South Africa left many people concerned after she was seen kneeling in the rain across the road. The TikTok video went vrial on social media.

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