Zoë Kruger: ‘I didn’t even think it was possible’
Zoë Kruger has travelled far and wide since her first meeting with a racket in her grandmother’s garage. Today,...
Category: Features
Why we are catching whales for conservation
There are very few creatures who have captured the human imagination in the way whales do. But despite their enormous size, their biggest threat to their survival continues to be human activity. The South African coast has seen many whale entanglements over the past years leading to risky rescue missions by disentanglement professionals.
Climate biologist Wendy Foden’s fight against eco-anxiety
Wendy Foden is a world-renowned climate biologist, and a fighter of climate change. Foden speaks to MatieMedia about eco-anxiety, and about sustainable habits for climate change researchers.
Imagining ancient landscapes with Dr Ryan Tucker
Ever since he was a child, Dr Ryan Tucker wanted “to dig dinosaurs”. He tells MatieMedia’s William Brederode about...
Sally Little: A trailblazer for women’s golf
With 15 wins on the LPGA tour, including two major championships, Sally Little stands out as South Africa’s greatest...
Justine Drake: the fun, the smart and the slightly mad
Having a busy schedule and fast life has taught Justine Drake to cherish the important things in life. Or,...
’n Man van vele woorde
“’n Energieke en joviale leier wat nie alleenlik gereeld met nuwe, innoverende planne vorendag kom nie, maar ook die...
Shana Fife and her unfiltered truth
Shana Fife is an acclaimed author, blogger and 2019 Jakes Gerwel fellow. Her debut memoir, Ougat, from a hoe...
A gentle giant’s world underwater
Cameron Laurenson formed part of the first South African water polo team to qualify and play at the Olympics...
The (craft) art of community empowerment
Nana Wagner knows the story behind every creation on display at iThemba Crafts Art Gallery in Stellenbosch, where she...