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Walk your truth
KwaZulu-Natal

Walk your truth

In these locally made, epic New Earth Vellies. What started as a lockdown project soon became a passion-the result, a beautiful range of ladies’…

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The body is a storyteller
Inspiration

The body is a storyteller

Photographer Credit: Kimberley Tocknell (Kayjay Creative). Words: Derryn Scott. How fascinating is the language of our heart and body? A language that has few…

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Into the deep
Cape Town

Into the deep

Have you ever been curious about freediving? Daniela Daines from Cape Town Freediving shares her insights into this incredible way of life.

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Oceans of Inspiration
Cape Town

Oceans of Inspiration

The Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Education Centre in Kalk Bay is all about sharing the wonders of the ocean with learners from visiting…

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