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Through the eyes of Victoria Oliver Naidu
Words: Carla Louise Gailey Tell us a little bit about yourself. Let me take you on a journey of the 2023 version of me.…
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Shining light on local heroes
Words: Carla Louise GaileyThe Litterboom Project and their efforts to keep our water sources plastic free.We sat down with the CEO and Founder of…
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Local Products
Start your new year with a spoil (or three)
Vivo Glow Collagen Perfect and pure, Vivo Glow brings you the perfect monthly mix of the ultimate beauty protein. Collagen is the most abundant…
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Inspiration
Six habits to creating a work life balance
Words: Jacqui MeyerWe all know how demanding life can be, both at work and personally. And in truth, we will never have a perfect…
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Cape Town
GROWING FOR GOOD
@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@ HandPicked CityFarm has opened its doors – on top of Kenilworth Centre! Developed in partnership with Mr Price Foundation’s HandPicked programme in the…
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Cape Town
PIE’S THE LIMIT
@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@ There are occasions that just call for pie – even better if that pie is a literal piece of food art. Founded in…
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Cape Town
MAKING WAVES
@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@ The ocean has always been a huge part of Wilfred Chivell’s life. From discovering the Nicobar shipwreck in 1987 and competing in gruelling…
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Cape Town
Getting into the Rhythm
GETTING INTO THE RHYTHM Local djembe artist and busker Thando Feni recently had the chance to record his first single through the Beyond Busking…
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Cape Town
Loving Our Local Heroes
@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@ The summer season in Cape Town means there’s lots on the go – days on the beach with friends, hikes up the mountain…
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Cape Town
THE CULTURE COLOUR BLOCK
@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@ Specialising in vibrant jewellery made with shweshwe fabric, Nomi Handmade has a rich history that stretches the globe and is celebrated with every…
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