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Supporting Local with Style
Gift Guide

Supporting Local with Style

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Green thumb
Cape Town

Green thumb

From a solo operation in a shade-netted corner of his parents’ backyard to 1 hectare of land, six employees and six growing tunnels each…

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Of the the earth
Cape Town

Of the the earth

They were told that to write and produce a song, shoot a professional music video, with no budget in just three and a half…

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The F word
Cape Town

The F word

If you are anything like me, when it comes to taking control of your finances or learning how to budget correctly, my left eye…

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Big ideas taking root
Cape Town

Big ideas taking root

Often, the most effective changes come from the grassroots, not the top down. If you’ve ever thought of creating a community-driven initiative within your…

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Designed for dogs
Cape Town

Designed for dogs

Design is going to the dogs, literally, thanks to Petite French & Co, a company devoted to giving dogs the very best in lifestyle…

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