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The iconic Highland single malt invites leading African cultural voices to share their experience of Scotland through creativity, craft and character. South African author and commentator Khaya Dlanga…

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May 2026

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LIFT shares expert advice for aspiring fight attendants

National Flight Attendant Day, on 31 May, celebrates the dedicated professionals who keep passengers safe, calm, and cared for at 36,000 feet. In celebration of National Flight Attendant Day, LIFT's …

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Apr 2026

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Scaling a startup in this economy? Five lessons from a local success story

ButtaNutt founder and CEO, Antoinn e van Heerden, shares top tips on scaling - from varsity dorm room to national leading plant-based brand From a student digs kitchen in…

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Apr 2026

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Rudi Williams appointed hotel manager at The Palace at Sun City

Seasoned hospitality executive brings worldwide insight to South Africa’s iconic resort Born and raised in Stellenbosch in the Western Cape wine lands, Rudi Williams is a South African…

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Dec 2025

Food & Wine Life Stories

Chef Zinhle Skosana – where passion meets the plate

From the vibrant township of Mamelodi to the polished kitchens of Pretoria East, Zinhle Skosana is a testament to passion, perseverance and the power of following your dreams – one…

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Nov 2025

Food & Wine Life Stories

From Bagpipes to Braaivleis

Sibusiso Nhlapo returns home to tackle unemployment If you ever meet Sibusiso Nhlapo, don't be surprised when he greets you in isiZulu or Sesotho with the unmistakable twang of…

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Nov 2025

Food & Wine Life Stories

Chef Lindelwa Mthembu – turning passion into purpose

For many, cooking is a necessity. For Chef Lindelwa Mthembu, it's a calling, one that grew from family gatherings at home in KwaZulu Natal to a thriving business in Pretoria.…

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Nov 2025

Food & Wine Life Stories

From the dusty streets of Mdantsane to Nobu Doha: The rise of Chef Sesethu Bukani

At just 28 years of age, Sesethu Bukani has already carved out a name for himself on the global culinary stage. From humble beginnings in the township of Mdantsane in…

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Nov 2025

Healthy Living Life Stories Lifestyle

From Reactive to Predictive: The Future of Diabetes Care

(Why prediction is the next frontier in diagnostics) When Maria – a 35-year-old, working mother living in Johannesburg – wakes up each morning, her first glance is at the discreet…

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Aug 2025

Food & Wine Life Stories

Whisking up dreams, executive sous chef serves inspiration this Women’s Month

From Cleaner to Culinary Queen, Nonny Vellem's Recipe for Success Born in Alice, Eastern Cape, Nonkosi "Nonny" Vellem's culinary journey began at The Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town, where…

Life Stories

Life Stories

THE HEIGHT OF CHARACTER: GLENMORANGIE CELEBRATES AFRICA’S LEADING STORYTELLERS

LIFT shares expert advice for aspiring fight attendants

Scaling a startup in this economy? Five lessons from a local success story

Rudi Williams appointed hotel manager at The Palace at Sun City

Chef Zinhle Skosana – where passion meets the plate

From Bagpipes to Braaivleis

Chef Lindelwa Mthembu – turning passion into purpose

From the dusty streets of Mdantsane to Nobu Doha: The rise of Chef Sesethu Bukani

From Reactive to Predictive: The Future of Diabetes Care

Whisking up dreams, executive sous chef serves inspiration this Women’s Month

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