Cape Town-based model Jethro Jaftha struggled with bullying since a very young age “because I looked different from other children in my neighbourhood” (hard relate). He now uses his fame and influence to speak about the dangers of bullying.

The Civil Engineering student who has worked with big names such as Adidas, Louis Vuitton, and Moncler, has shared some tips with us on how to deal when you suspect your child is being bullied.

The first local natural hair blogger I ever met IRL, Odette from OhSoInspired / Confidently Insecure has made the tough decision to stop blogging, but before she goes offline I asked her to share what she’s learned over the years.

Here’s her story and some super helpful tips:

Because I am very open about my use of essential oils I’m often asked all kinds of questions regarding the use of oils…but because I’m basically only google certified and don’t want to have anyone injured on my watch, I thought I’d ask an expert

So I called on, mom, wellness guide and oil expert, Carlene Muilwyk to answer some questions around which essential oils we should be stocking up on during winter. (check my social media to see how you can win my favourites)

Play-doh sent Aidan some goodies recently and he lost his mind, I was suprised as he is six now and I thought he had outgrown Play-Doh. His eyes lit up and he couldn’t wait to create some fun things.

Watching him play reiterated why play-doh has always been one of my favorite gifts to give.

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So today Dr Thokozani Mhlambi shares some tips with us as part of my series interviewing amazing people about basic everyday things.

Why would I ask the renowned cellist, composer and musician from Newcastle in KZN to tell me what he can’t travel without? Well because I’m curious what you would pack when your musical talent sees you jet-setting around the world.

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So why would anyone need an entrepreneurship road map? Well we live in interesting times, companies are downsizing and people are finding themselves at crossroads (see what I did there) I’ve lost some clients and had to restructure my time and goals a little, so I thought there might be other people in the same boat.

This entrepreneurship road map has not been written by me though, it is from former corporate big wig turned lecture, jewelry designer and director of the Locally Yours Market, Annelize Botha