Busy bee Ilse-Lee (van Niekerk)
Largely recognisable from her most recent SAFTA-nominated appearance as Jessica in the Showmax series Troukoors, ambitious Ilse-Lee van Niekerk...
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The story behind Confessions.za
Confessions.za is a South African student confessions page that, since being created on Instagram in 2019, has become widely...
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,...
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...