Female & Fierce Part 1

Sureka Singh  Durban North Smile Center Who am I? I am one of the Directors of a management company called SMERA, a Sanskrit word translated as ‘smiling’ or ‘beaming’. My educational background consists of an MBA, complemented by an honours degree in Hindu Studies, and a Graphic Design Degree. I also have a diploma in Indian Classical Dance. Personally, and professionally, I have learned many valuable lessons. But by far, the most important thing is...

She Means Business

Step aside, boardroom bros, there’s a different kind of leadership in town. She’s wearing heels, and she’s probably already two steps ahead of you. Meet Shirley Pearson, the woman who eats KPIs for breakfast and built her empire with a laugh, a spreadsheet, a team of fierce females and a few brave men! Shirley’s corporate beginnings saw her lead the Industrial Relations Department of the OK Bazaars—back when it was South Africa’s largest retailer—managing more...

Wellness Reimagined: Sorisha Naidoo’s Vision for Holistic Well-being

As life continues to become more demanding, technology has also made significant advancements in making it easier to maintain health and well-being between busy schedules and full days. Research into alternative forms of healing, scalar energy, particularly, and studying how its properties relate to health benefits. Scalar waves, which are described as stationary, permeate space and matter, and potentially influence biological processes and have healing properties. The Energy Enhancement (EE) System used at Source SA...

Spotify MOM Closes Out in KwaMashu with a HOT Gqom Celebration

Over the past six weeks, Spotify’s Mother of Music (MOM) cultural programme has blazed through Durban, honouring the city’s vibrant youth culture and musical legacy with a series of unforgettable events, streetwear launches, artist drop-ins, campus activations, run clubs and more. From street culture vibes at MOM’S HOUSE at Hue Café to the strong community energy at Endless Summer Estate, MOM was a HOT city-wide celebration of sound, youth culture, and the stories around its...