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Storytelling is an integral part of African culture; used to pass down knowledge, to pass down customs or traditions from generation to generation and to shape societal narratives. This year, the art of storytelling comes to life at the first Africa Book and Design Festival (ABDF). Supported by the Department of Sports, Arts & Culture. There has never been a…
This festive season may be the first in a long time for many South Africans, to take a road trip to visit family and friends and support the local tourism industry. Regrettably, the festive season is also well-known for bumper-to-bumper traffic, long queues at petrol stations, and drivers who can be heavy-footed on the accelerator. These factors can make the…
Multi-platinum selling and 11-time South African Music Award-winning Afro-Soul artist Lerato Moipone Molapo, better known by her stage name Lira, is stepping up to take on the Dance of Brave challenge. After kicking off her music career in 2003 with her debut album All My Love, the young starlet earned accolades at the Metro FM Awards, South African Music Awards and…
Every restaurant’s initial marketing plan involves making a splash in its local community— driving steady foot traffic and repeat visitors from the people who live in the surrounding neighborhoods. As a restaurant establishes its footing and looks to scale growth, a plan that moves beyond regional outreach and finds a way to drive interest from people outside its city is…
Today’s discerning customers have high expectations from the brands they choose to associate with. According to the 2020 Consumer Culture Report, 71% of customers prefer to buy from brands that align with their values, while 83% of Millennials stress the importance of value alignment. When values don’t align, customers will shift quickly and are not afraid to permanently boycott brands because…
The thing about this new generation of talented designers is that they don’t shy away from creativity in the service of self-expression, and they still aim to answer some of life’s thornier questions. For Odysseus Shirindza, favors a contemporary and constantly evolving style that like his way of life. As a young African and successful designer, he gives himself space to…
One sector of the food and beverage industry where we continue to see women shine is in the world of winemaking. Within the traditionally male-dominated landscape of wine professionals — from sommeliers to winemakers — you’ll find some badass lady vintners who are actively turning this outdated norm on its head. These women are fighting for better access, inclusion, transparency,…
It’s relatively rare these days to find a celebrity who hasn’t lent their voice to a good cause, whether that’s for a personal passion projects or a spot of good publicity. However, there are some stars so entrenched in activism that their work in this area has become almost as famous as the career that made them a household name…
No matter where you fall on the sexuality spectrum, Starbucks South Africa is proud to be there to provide that extra little something special to make your day — every day. It’s all part of the ‘people’ aspect of our 3P brand pillars that include ‘planet’ and ‘product’. And this year, for Pride Month, we’re exploring and celebrating the many…
Depression impacts one in ten people and does not discriminate based on age, gender, or social status. Sadness, feeling down, and losing interest or pleasure in daily activities are familiar feelings for all of us, but when they persist and affect our lives substantially, the issue may be depression. Depression is ongoing and can last for several weeks, months, or years. Some…