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ON THE BALL
Cape Town

ON THE BALL

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@The Rainbow Team recently travelled to Sweden to take part in the Gothia Cup and represent South Africa on the global stage. We chatted…

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PAWSOME PLACES
Explore

PAWSOME PLACES

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@ Looking for a pet-friendly cafe to grab a coffee or bite to eat with your dog in tow? Take a look at some…

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LONG LIVE THE BEARD
KwaZulu-Natal

LONG LIVE THE BEARD

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@ Combing out the details with GunWax owner, Jacques Lotriet, on South Africa’s first beard and tattoo balm made from 100% raw Macadamia nut oil…

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THE MAGIC OF MASINGA
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THE MAGIC OF MASINGA

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@ A unique getaway you didn’t know you needed. WORDS: CARLA LOUISE GAILEY I stumbled across this magical place one day whilst browsing through Airbnb…

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SHELTER IN THE STORM
Cape Town

SHELTER IN THE STORM

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@ Selistien Moses gives her heart and soul to helping others in her hometown of Ashton. Working together with members of the police and…

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THE FASCINATING WORLD OF FUNGI
Jozi North

THE FASCINATING WORLD OF FUNGI

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@ AND HOW THEY CAN AID YOUR HEALTH AND OUR PLANET. WORDS: RICKY-ANNE WAKEHAM & CARLA LOUISE GAILEY Did you know that Fungi were…

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COFFEE THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY
KwaZulu-Natal

COFFEE THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY

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Through The Eyes Of… Kyle Clark
Jozi North

Through The Eyes Of… Kyle Clark

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@ Through the eyes of Kyle Clark. WORDS: CARLA LOUISE GAILEY In our first edition of Purely Local Jozi North – we kick off…

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