• Jandri van Zyl, the visionary behind amazing brands such as The Velvet Cake Co and Cake Canteen, shares the importance of consistency and remaining motivated whilst facing the challenges of starting one’s business.   In 2012 Jandri, launched her online business The Velvet Cake Co which she recalls presented unique challenges in the beginning from ensuring that the product reached its target audience to always making sure their cakes remained consistent in its excellent quality. Despite challenges Jandri persevered through continuous motivation and hard work that was driven by creativity and passion.  View this post on Instagram A post…

    The Olympics not only showcase incredible athletic talent but also offer a glimpse into the lives of athletes, including their dining experiences. Athletes have been sharing their experiences on TikTok, and among them, Muslim Australian boxer Tina Rahimi has highlighted the halal options available in the Olympic Village. In a video that has garnered over four million views, Rahimi takes her followers on a tour of the dining hall, specifically focusing on the halal section. “Everyone has been asking me about the halal options at the dining hall,” she says as she walks towards the area. @tinarahimii_ Replying to @BellaLuna…

    When we think of Andriette de la Harpe, vibrant colours and delightful sweet treats come to mind! Following her retrenchment due to the COVID-19 lockdown, Andriette faced a challenging period where she found it difficult to get out of bed for a week, clinging to her now-lost job title. However, within a few months, she reinvented herself as the owner of ‘n Mondvol (“a mouthful”), a charming cakery in Stellenbosch she affectionately calls “home-made therapy.” Through ‘n Mondvol, Andriette’s baking journey flourished, culminating in her participation in MasterChef South Africa season 4. Her talent and passion earned her the runner-up…

    A study with 1008 people of an average age of 50 with abdominal obesity found that people eating avocados every day for 26 weeks had some unexpected health benefits. The participants followed a caloric-limited, nutrient-dense diet. They also limited their alcohol, sugar, and salt intake The most notable result was that eating an avocado as frequently as once per day improved the participant’s diet quality overall. Those who had an avocado a day consumed more unsaturated fats than saturated fats. The healthy fats in avocados help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) and other nutrients from other…

    Women in Wine, a proudly South African enterprise owned and run by women, has just launched an exclusive range of wines available at Shoprite and Shoprite LiquorShops nationwide. Beverly Farmer, Co-Founder and CEO of Women in Wine, shares that this partnership with Shoprite goes beyond accessibility. “It’s a collaboration celebrating diversity, innovation, and the power of black women-owned enterprises. We’re deeply thankful to Shoprite for supporting small businesses like ours.” Women in Wine, founded by 20 professional black women from various backgrounds in viticulture, is committed to breaking barriers in the traditionally male-dominated wine industry. Their mission extends to supporting…