Keys to Finding Freedom It was the surreal night before our first pandemic lockdown. We were stocking up on toilet paper and food, doing the proverbial pivot to online, and wondering what we would do stuck in our homes for three weeks. Poking a joke at how ambitious we all felt about our forced hiatus from real life, I wrote on Facebook that I was going to learn a new language, start a vegetable...
Local artisans creating spectacular ceramic products, detailed cakes, trendy neon signs and fabulous skin-loving soaps. What’s better than buying something handmade? Umhlanga is full of creative craftsmen waiting to tell you their stories. We have highlighted a few to learn more about them and their fantastic products. #supportlocal. Put a pinch of colour, creativity, and sunshine together, and you’ll get Brogan, a 25-year-old female entrepreneur, who worked incredibly hard to start her business, The...
As we just ended off Comic Con Africa 2022, the first convention since 2019, we look at Durban’s own Champion of Cosplay, Jinxie Cosplay a.k.a Kelsey Atkins! What is the art of “cosplay”? What does it mean? Cosplay is a combination of the words “costume” and “play”. It’s an activity and performance art in which participants called cosplayers wear costumes and fashion accessories to represent a specific character. It is taking characters from movies,...
Taking the world by storm is all in a day’s work for these ladies. We got to know some entrepreneurs and their journeys to where they are today. The Dream Team Ellen and Niki van Velden have been a mother-daughter duo in everything they do since day one. They are both yoga teachers and entrepreneurs. Although Niki is a photographer, Ellen has taken a liking to home renovations and interiors. “We’re more than just...
We spoke to two incredible women about their journeys facing and conquering cancer. Make Wellness A Practice Gabrielle Akal is a phenomenal young lady who works as a shoot stylist, social media manager, copywriter and pop-up gym owner in sunny Umhlanga. She shares her story with us about a journey of learning to listen to your body and ensuring that we keep up with our routine checks and doctor visits. “I knew something was...
“Be brave, be bold and become.” Sara Nayager is a daughter, sister, wife, mother, leader and phenomenal woman. She is also the Regional General Manager for Netcare Hospitals across KwaZulu-Natal. Always looking to grow herself and what she knows, Sara strives to learn, share, know, do and, most of all, be more in every aspect of her life. Sara shares that her dad has significantly influenced her life: “My dad taught me never to...
Introducing the Siemens Artis Icono Biplane PRO system Worldwide, minimally invasive procedures are growing by more than ten per cent annually. These procedures are becoming more complex with older and sicker patients than before. Standardisation of procedural workflows and outstanding imaging quality in interventional laboratories are crucial factors for optimal patient outcomes. Siemens Healthineers’ purpose is to enable healthcare providers to increase value by empowering them on their journey towards expanding precision medicine, transforming care...
A new generation of performance enhancement. For the most part, modern-day males have started paying greater attention to their health and wellness. Realising the importance of self-preservation and the benefits of a healthy mind and body, we have seen an increased focus on nutrition, exercise regimens and, particularly, grooming. This is a step in the right direction for men, but what about the concerns not often discussed? When the matters that contribute to confidence are...
Two real estate agencies merge and combine their efforts to improve the concept and perception of home and comfortable living. Blueprint Realty has announced its merger with LIVE Real Estate as a step into the future. They are committed to being a real estate agency with a thorough understanding of what it takes to help clients find their homes, and their track record for going beyond the call of duty speaks for itself. This...
We’ve got loads of stuff you’re going to love! SOCIETY MOCHACCINO Do you love coffee or hot chocolate more? Now you don’t have to choose. NEW Society Mochaccinos are made from the finest 100% Arabica coffee beans perfectly paired with indulgent cocoa – bringing together premium coffee and chocolate for an indulgent, luxurious taste experience. Packaged in convenient single-serve sachets, you can now enjoy the best of both. Retail price from R38.99 www.joekels.co.za...