Munir Sheikh talks food, family, philanthropy, and philosophy
Munir Sheikh is the chef and owner of Mother India, a food stall in Stellenbosch. Mother India is more...
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Checkmate: a PhD on the way
From shuffling around chess pieces with his grandfather to a FIDE Master title, Daniel Barrish has worked his way...
The law professor who never left university
Unlike many who study law, professor Shannon Hoctor has never practiced law. Instead, he found a passion for teaching...
Tuning in to the weird and wonderful life of a radio host
Wilné van Rooyen has the same tagline for both of the radio stations she works at: Be kind, and...
Beyond the bundles: Andringa’s florist
Gaye Barbour was born and raised in Zimbabwe. With a love for nature, the arts, and flowers, she now...
Cabinet of Curiosities: Inside the office of a brick classicist
Samantha Masters is an acclaimed academic and classicist who challenges the supposed dichotomy between study and play. She spoke...
‘Finding the North Star’ – Crispin Sonn on being driven by betterment
Crispin Sonn in his “happy place” – the family’s garden which he built. Here, he begins every morning with...
Bringing the sparkle back to the Diamond City
In 2023, the last entertainment centre in Kimberley in the Northern Cape, closed down. This left the Diamond City’s...
Filmmaker, Khanya Ndwandwe: ‘The story comes first’
Khanya Ndwandwe was nine years old when his mom enrolled him into a modelling agency. He started learning about...
The herder who loved maths
Mesias Alfeus is a rags-to-riches man who overcame personal challenges in the face of adversity. At 35, Alfeus, who...