Amongst all the chaos and uncertainty in our world right now, it is refreshing to find a business that has embraced nature and a genuine down-to-earth way of living. They have done this through their retail and public nursery. Alimandi, situated off the Klapmuts turnoff in Paarl, is a family-owned and run business. Brothers, Pieterjan (PJ) … Read moreAlimandi – A Leader in Indigenous and Water-Wise Plants
Cape Town, South Africa – November 2019 – Have you ever wondered about the journey your domestic worker must take in order to arrive at your doorstep to clean your house or look after your kids? Or, who she is leaving behind every time she makes that early morning walk to the bus stop or … Read moreLeaving a Legacy one Domestic Worker at a time
From humble beginnings in 1994, John Prinsloo began to service and repair vehicles from his home. With two stands and a love for cars, John eventually moved his part-time business to Montague Gardens in 2001. Maria, his wife, with her creative background, posted a small advert in the local newspaper, in the hopes that it … Read moreJohn’s Service Centre – the best vehicle service centre in Cape Town
Thursdays sure are! As a business, who saw the gap in the market place, where women with cup sizes C and up were not being supported properly (in every essence of the word!), they decided to help them support their boobs. Who is the Brains behind the Boobs? The Thursdays range of lingerie is not … Read moreAre you a Boob Ambassador?
What does it mean to find HERO within self? In a corporate environment overseeing staff, it means someone they can look up to and aspire to, but also a way for them to be HERO too. The HERO status, stands for: H ope E fficacy R esilience O ptimism The 4 elements are core values … Read moreHow to help your staff build more confident lives
No matter whether you are a jazz fan or not, you would have been very aware of the fact that something was going on at Cape Town’s foreshore this past weekend. If the road closures weren’t enough, the sultry and vibey tunes pulsating from the CTICC would have given you a clue. This weekend saw the … Read moreThe 20th International Jazz Festival – interview with Craig Lucas
It’s not very often one can use the words RELIABLE and PROFESSIONAL in the same sentence when referring to builders or renovations. However, the team of Cape Renovations are an exception. Owned and project managed by Esrar Mongie, you can expect a high level of professionalism and quality workmanship when investing in Cape Renovations services. … Read moreRenovations – Professional and Quality is just a call away
Until you have really given of your heart, you truly have not yet lived. Not sure who said that, but there is something special about the give back. unite /juːˈnʌɪt/ verb come or bring together for a common purpose or action. “they called on the world to unite” The Giving is Living Initiative … Read moreGive a little, why don’t you? – The Giving is Living Initiative
Hermanus Library is thrilled to be hosting a new exhibit of the 48 lighthouses of South Africa, including the Danger Point Lighthouse near Gansbaai and the Cape Hangklip Lighthouse in Pringle Bay. Onrus resident and a retired teacher of Hoërskool Durbanville, Jan Smith, made these and he says that each of the 48 lighthouses tells … Read moreLighthouse exhibit is now on display at Hermanus Library
In our drought-afflicted land here in Cape Town, we need to be more vigilant about how we use our precious water. We are sure you have been plagued with a flood of tips and tricks to saving water (excuse the pun) so don’t worry, this is not another “Save Cape Town” or “How to save … Read moreThinking of installing a Borehole? Take some expert advice