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Chesney Bradshaw @chesbrad.bsky.social · 10h

Time doesn’t just pass — it shapes how we feel.
When we live in the past or the future, we miss the only moment we truly have: now.
I explore this in my latest piece: ideaaccelerator.co.za/time-plays-a...
#MentalHealth #Mindfulness #Time

Chesney Bradshaw @chesbrad.bsky.social · 1d

Dan Brown’s Winston wasn’t fantasy — he was foresight.
A look at how Origin’s fictional AI anticipated today’s real-world intelligence.
👉 ideaaccelerator.co.za/winston-dan-...

Chesney Bradshaw @chesbrad.bsky.social · 2d

🌤️ We talk a lot about leadership — less about character.
In my latest article, I draw a line from ancient Greek philosophy to Pick n Pay, asking what defines a leader.

Maybe the answer isn’t strategy.
Maybe it’s the unseen compass within.

Read here 👉 ideaaccelerator.co.za/the-unseen-c...

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Chesney Bradshaw @chesbrad.bsky.social · 3d

🛒 What the thinning of supermarket flyers in our community papers is really saying about South Africa’s economy in 2025… Read more: ideaaccelerator.co.za/is-supermark...

Chesney Bradshaw @chesbrad.bsky.social · 4d

Boutique fashion in South Africa is on fire for Summer 2025-26! 🔥 From artisanal up-cycling to bold resort wear, discover what’s trending in boutiques from Cape Town to Jozi. Read more 👉 ideaaccelerator.co.za/boutique-fashion-in-south-africa-whats-hot-for-summer-2025-26/ #SAfashion #boutique

Chesney Bradshaw @chesbrad.bsky.social · 5d

🚀 What are the most successful one-person businesses in South Africa in 2025? From Joburg’s corporate hustle to Cape Town’s lifestyle niches and Durban’s coastal innovations, the solo-entrepreneur scene is alive and thriving. Read more → ideaaccelerator.co.za/what-are-the...

Chesney Bradshaw @chesbrad.bsky.social · 6d

📰 A lifeline for Financial Mail — but can it recapture its former rigour? A consortium led by African Rainbow Capital (ARC) and backed by Remgro steps in, yet the owner-entity remains unnamed.
Read my deeper take: ideaaccelerator.co.za/financial-ma...
#SouthAfrica #Media #Journalism

Chesney Bradshaw @chesbrad.bsky.social · 7d

When people are rude — isn’t it just being South African?
From silent joggers to surly shop counters, tiny acts of unkindness add up. I explored how this mild epidemic of rudeness is playing out in SA.
Read more → ideaaccelerator.co.za/when-people-...
#SouthAfrica #Rudeness #Etiquette

Chesney Bradshaw @chesbrad.bsky.social · 8d

New research shows coffee’s good for you — and cities like Shanghai now boast 9,500 cafés. But is there still room for small operators in South Africa?
ideaaccelerator.co.za/is-there-sti...
📷 New restaurant rising in Kalk Bay — coffee with a view.

Chesney Bradshaw @chesbrad.bsky.social · 9d

The Future of the Internet: Is the Endgame “Enshittification”?

50% of the web is now AI-generated. As AI starts to feed on itself, are we heading for a digital inbreeding crisis? Or is this the revival blogs have been waiting for?👇

URL: ideaaccelerator.co.za/the-future-o...

Chesney Bradshaw @chesbrad.bsky.social · 10d

💙 She Fell in Love with Kalk Bay

For anyone new to Kalk Bay—or simply curious about its rich past—there’s so much to discover. I’ve places where you can begin your own search into this fascinating seaside village. Enjoy exploring.

🔗 ideaaccelerator.co.za/she-fell-in-love-with-kalk-bay

Chesney Bradshaw @chesbrad.bsky.social · 11d

The Louvre Robbery: Art, Intrigue, and a $102 Million Mystery 🎭💎

Paris’ grandest shaken by a brazen jewel heist — read how myth, history and museum security collide in the heart of the city.
➡️ ideaaccelerator.co.za/the-louvre-r...

Chesney Bradshaw @chesbrad.bsky.social · 12d

The Great Gatsby’s Back – Alive and Well in South Africa
From a sparkling wine evening in Simon’s Town to a dazzling Johannesburg stage show, South Africans are rediscovering the glamour and joy of the Roaring Twenties.

ideaaccelerator.co.za/the-great-ga...

Chesney Bradshaw @chesbrad.bsky.social · 13d

Oversharing in the Digital Age: When “TMI” Goes Too Far

From gregarious chat to ill-timed disclosure, a fresh wave of books and timeless etiquette alike warn that in today’s hyper-connected world.

ideaaccelerator.co.za/tmi-nation-w...

Chesney Bradshaw @chesbrad.bsky.social · 14d

Even the Majors Are Going Craft
From Darling Brewery’s non-alcoholic brew to Newlands Spring’s Pale Blonde, South Africa’s beer scene is bubbling with choice — proof that even the big names want in on the craft revolution. 🍺
▶️ ideaaccelerator.co.za/even-the-maj...

Chesney Bradshaw @chesbrad.bsky.social · 15d

The Union Card: Still Power in Numbers
From Hollywood to Johannesburg, unions remain the engine behind fairer pay and better work — even for those outside their ranks.

ideaaccelerator.co.za/the-union-ca...

Photo: Unsplash

Chesney Bradshaw @chesbrad.bsky.social · 16d

A Food Giant in the Making
A planned mega-merger between Premier Group and RFG Holdings reveals a hard truth: in a weak economy, survival isn’t about having the best recipe — it’s about having the biggest scale.

👉 ideaaccelerator.co.za/a-food-giant...

Chesney Bradshaw @chesbrad.bsky.social · 17d

Are SA Retailers Shaking in Their Booties? Walmart lands in Johannesburg — but can the American giant outsmart local champions like Shoprite and Checkers? ideaaccelerator.co.za/are-south-af...

Chesney Bradshaw @chesbrad.bsky.social · 18d

Where Do You Get Your News Digest From?

Global news in bite-size form was once easy to find — now, with so many publications gone, it’s harder to know what’s really happening. ▶️ ideaaccelerator.co.za/where-do-you...

Chesney Bradshaw @chesbrad.bsky.social · 19d

Rising water bills in Kalk Bay spotlight South Africa’s wider crisis of water equity.

Read more: ideaaccelerator.co.za/kalk-bays-water-dispute-and-the-larger-crisis-of-water-equity-in-south-africa/

Chesney Bradshaw @chesbrad.bsky.social · 20d

Why You Magazine Remains Popular Despite the Digital Onslaught

How a weekly print lifeline still unites South Africa’s readers — in a time of tweets and algorithms

👉 Read more: ideaaccelerator.co.za/why-you-magazine-remains-popular-despite-the-digital-onslaught/

Chesney Bradshaw @chesbrad.bsky.social · 22d

Weekend Special: Surprises & smart moves

Supermarket still selling meat from the a shattered freezer?
Wynberg, Cape Town — seedy but vibrant.
NY: a 1920s plant reborn for as a green batteries.
Who wrote Black Magic Woman?

ideaaccelerator.co.za/weekend-special-safety-concerns-and-news-snippets/

Chesney Bradshaw @chesbrad.bsky.social · 23d

Fancy being your own boss, roasting beans and serving cappuccinos? Here’s a reality check before you open that café. ☕ #SmallBiz #CoffeeShop
👉 ideaaccelerator.co.za/do-you-have-...

Chesney Bradshaw @chesbrad.bsky.social · 24d

They’re shoulder-to-shoulder at Simon’s Town jetty fishing for the real calamari 🦑 — the delicious kind. The rest of us are stuck with suspicious rings and crab-stick conspiracies 🦀 Don’t let them catch you!

ideaaccelerator.co.za/dont-let-the...

Chesney Bradshaw @chesbrad.bsky.social · 25d

Can you still afford to buy a Lindt chocolate?
If you haven’t had one in a while, you’ll be shocked at the price in 2025 — with another increase expected in 2026.
ideaaccelerator.co.za/can-you-stil...