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“The romantic in me believes in the idea that love is everlasting, that romance is alive.” Weddings are big business. Not only have they grown in scale, but couples are also putting themselves and their desires foremost and not pandering to the opinions of others. I’m an ardent watcher of reality shows, and weddings are top of my list. Indian wedding shows, Greek wedding shows, Our Perfect Wedding, African weddings, shows about wedding planners and how they execute weddings ranging from tiny to stratospheric budgets, cross-cultural weddings, blended weddings, cross-ocean weddings. Shows where the bride knows nothing and the groom decides, with his buddies, on everything about the wedding from the bridal dress to the food – sometimes with disastrous effects. Shows like Say Yes to the Dress where the…

Signature SCENTS

Understanding fragrance can be as complicated and confusing as selecting your favourite wine. Much of the terminology is the same, and there’s the olfactory influence of the nose. Experts say buy what you like. Also, ignore the scent descriptions, especially if you have no idea what chypre musk or oud is, for example. If you get a headache or start sneezing with any fragrance, it’s not for you. The best advice is to follow your instincts and trust your nose before committing to a signature scent. Start with musky (think clean laundry) and aqueous scents, which are lighter, then progress to citrus, fruity florals and heavier woods. Try, at most, three at a time to give each one time to shine. Spray it on areas that aren’t frequently exposed to…

Signature SCENTS

IGNITE YOUR LIPS

Created in 1990, L’Absolu Rouge by Lancôme is an iconic lipstick that transcends the passage of time. Today, it remains instantly recognisable by the golden rose emblazoned on the cap, a seal of Lancôme’s love for femininity, and that addictive click mechanism known and adored by women all over the world. Having reinvented itself through the decades, this time around the iconic lipstick is now available as L’Absolu Rouge Cream and Drama Matte, enriched with ingredients to deliver all-day luscious comfort in new signature lip shades.…

IGNITE YOUR LIPS

A TOUGH ACT TO FOLLOW

The BMW 7 Series sets the bar high when it comes to luxury sedans, which now includes its first electric i7 flagship in the range. The innovation found on the luxury sedan is a digital experience I have not seen before. From its 31-inch screen to automatic doors, AR overlays on the camera, touchscreen door panels and voice commands in natural language, I was amazed this was packed into an electric car. Katharina Mödl, Project Manager for the user interface for BMW’s Operating System 8, tells DESTINY that the 7 Series features the latest technology standard, and the biggest highlight is its very distinguished rear seat entertainment. Starting up to silence and driving quietly is something that grows on you. It helps take you in and appreciate the surroundings, in…

A TOUGH ACT TO FOLLOW

POWERING UP… TOGETHER

If you look up the term power couple online, you’ll find many definitions. The Urban Dictionary defines power couple as “a couple where each of the people are powerful and influential in their own right”. However, further down in the definition is a sentence that exemplifies the relationship between Dr Bahle Zondo and Nomfundo Mcoyi: “…they encourage goodness in the world and make it a better place by being together”. For Bahle, President of Amahle Benefits Scheme and Founder and Chair of the Bahle Zondo Foundation, the couple’s union was long overdue according to those in his community. “My community is looking forward to the traditional wedding coming up in September. They’ve been waiting patiently for me to bring someone home and I think they are going to love my…

POWERING UP… TOGETHER

TURNING THE BOYS’ CLUB INTO A WOMEN’S DOMAIN

Ever since the announcement of the Women Legal Practitioners Act 7 of 1923, South African women have made great strides in the legal profession. It was in 1923 when the first white South African woman was admitted as an attorney. The first coloured woman was recognised in 1962, while the first black woman was accepted in 1967. Today, it is estimated that women of all races make up 40% of practising legal practitioners, but only a few have managed to successfully operate their own legal practices. DM5 is a 100% black woman-owned law firm specialising in commercial corporate law. The business recruits 90% black employees, of which 70% are black women. “In April next year, the business will be celebrating 15 years,” boasts co-director, Lerato Mathopo. Mathopo refers to the…

TURNING THE BOYS’ CLUB INTO A WOMEN’S DOMAIN

TRIUMPH OVER TRAUMA

The Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital (NMCH), one of only five dedicated children’s hospitals across the African continent, has celebrated five years of specialised paediatric care. Children from all over Southern Africa can access affordable medical care, made tangible through the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital Fund, government support and donor funding. With the largest critical care complex in the SADC region, the hospital has become known for its medical disciplines in cardiovascular treatment, neurosurgical procedures, and pre- and post-liver transplant dialysis. But what further sets it apart is its CEO’s intimate knowledge of childhood illness and trauma. “I’ve always wanted to heal children,” says Dr Nonkululeko Boikhutso. Caught up in an apartheid-era bomb blast at the age of nine and later fighting a hard battle with ovarian cancer at only 14…

TRIUMPH OVER TRAUMA

LEVELLING THE PLAYING FIELD

Forbes released its annual highest-paid athletes ranking for the period 1 May 2021 to 1 May 2022 and the top 10 were all male. Argentinian soccer player Lionel Messi raked in $130 million, taking home the top spot, while NBA player Giannis Antetokounmpo made $80.9 million from shooting hoops. While the situation is improving – considering that American tennis player Billie Jean King was awarded almost $3 000 less than her male counterpart in the Italian Open in the 70s – progress could be faster. “The issue of recognition, salaries, benefitting from broadcast rights and other topics are trending in the right direction. Over the last decade or so, we have seen women’s sport a whole lot more on television. We have seen women’s sport gain competitiveness and professionalisation. In…

LEVELLING THE PLAYING FIELD

MAKING HEALTH CARE FOR WOMEN AFFORDABLE & ACCESSIBLE

The female body undergoes major changes from the time women get their periods until they reach menopause. With these changes come unique health concerns requiring specialised care and support. However, as Covid-19 took a swing at an already limping health system, all resources were diverted to address the pandemic, leaving women’s healthcare buckling. According to Statistics South Africa, routine and emergency maternal health services were the hardest hit. Furthermore, the high unmet need for contraceptives resulted in an alarming increase in late-adolescent pregnancy, as well as diseases. As more and more doors closed on girls and women seeking medical attention, leveraging technology seemed like the best way to make quality healthcare more accessible to all women, say co-founders of Zoie Health Technologies, Thato Schermer and Dr Nonhlanhla Sitole. “Before Zoie,…

MAKING HEALTH CARE FOR WOMEN AFFORDABLE & ACCESSIBLE

INVEST IN YOUR BUSINESS’ FUTURE

Right now, as business owners are being bombarded by rising costs and natural disasters, the easy way out seems to be cutting the wage bill to contain costs. But businesses need to take a longer-term view and not simply retrench. They need to bite the bullet and invest in the future, which often includes retaining experienced and skilled staff. Business coach, motivational speaker, author and entrepreneur, Cindy Norcott, created her company, ProTalent, in 1994 at the age of 23. Since then, she has experienced first-hand a turbulent economy that has stretched from the years of euphoria and plenty post the appointment of Nelson Mandela as president, to the doom and gloom of the state capture years and now, the difficulties of post-pandemic survival. Despite continued protests about skills shortages and…

INVEST IN YOUR BUSINESS’ FUTURE

YOUR TRUTH YOUR SUCCESS

Résumé confidence is all about being confident based on everything you’ve achieved. However, feeling confident on the deepest level, regardless of your résumé, is important because what happens if you get fired tomorrow or your career starts going badly? Your confidence will go with it. So how do we move from résumé confidence into real confidence? How do we get to a point where we no longer need the résumé for our confidence anymore? I want to see my success as the traits that got me here. The beautiful parts of my character that make me who I am today. The value I have as a person. If I make my success my achievements, then I’m not going to be focused on connecting with other people. I’m going to be…

YOUR TRUTH YOUR SUCCESS

Sometimes it’s a good idea to take a step back and look at the impact we have on the planet. Looking at the beauty industry, what can be done to further raise awareness and to encourage more consumers to opt for a cleaner, more sustainable product offering? “We only have one planet and the human race depends on it. Nature doesn’t need people, people need nature to survive,” says Dr Stephan Helary, Founder of Terres d’Afrique. Clean beauty has been at the forefront of new beauty trends – speaking to natural and no harsh ingredients being used in products as well as a greener and more sustainable approach to skincare. However, there’s also an ugly trend called greenwashing. “Greenwashing involves conveying a false message to the consumer whereby the perception…

POSITIVE CHANGE CAN START AT ROCK BOTTOM

When difficulties with mental health, substance abuse or other forms of addiction lead a person to a crisis in their work or personal life, this low point can become a starting point for healing and recovery. “For a person who is struggling with deep-rooted trauma and emotional issues, it can seem that drinking, getting high or using another form of ‘escape’ offers a short-term solution or coping strategy,” says John Ralphs, Occupational Therapist in the COPE therapy team at Netcare Akeso Stepping Stones mental health facility in Cape Town. “All too often, when someone does not receive the professional help they need after hitting rock bottom, the dangerous combination of a psychiatric condition and substance abuse can cause their lives to spiral even further out of control. At first one…

POSITIVE CHANGE CAN START AT ROCK BOTTOM

With our eyes collectively glued on the daily news both locally and internationally, one eNCA anchor’s face has been a reassuring constant for more than a decade. Impeccably groomed, a trademark mischievous smile, his fierce approach to journalism – the overarching question pervades, who exactly is Shahan Ramkissoon? Absent from our airwaves recently, I was curious to discover what Shahan’s been up to – and to get an inside scoop on his approach to fashion and grooming. A big career transition in combination with a relocation to Cape Town finds Shahan on the precipice of a dazzling new chapter: “I’ve loved Cape Town for as long as I can remember. I’ve wanted to move here for more than 15 years, but couldn’t find the right job, so obviously I jumped…

RACONTEUR WITH A CELLAR THAT SOOTHES THE SOUL

Winemaking as a career sounds like the most romantic vocation – reaping the fruit ripened by a quintessential set of factors determined by nature and guided by those destined to be winemakers. However, it requires a storytelling talent that entices consumers to buy wine and keep this courtship of nature and man alive. Ed Beukes is such a raconteur, exuding creativity and optimism, who, in his own words, thrives on commitment, control and challenge. As wine often trickles its serendipitous magic across a wine lover’s path, seeking small-town serenity outside the Mother City five years ago led to Ed’s full-time position at DTK Wines in Rawsonville. Consumers became acquainted with the name Du Toitskloof Wines, which started as a cooperative in 1962 and continues its bottled legacy in many households.…

RACONTEUR WITH A CELLAR THAT SOOTHES THE SOUL

Where the water heals

With a rich history and a heart-warming mission, Lejwe is unlike any other game lodge I’ve stayed at. In fact, it’s anything but a traditional luxury game lodge, which is what made it so appealing to me. Located only 90 minutes from Johannesburg, the trip to Lejwe is relatively straightforward, but as fate would have it, I landed up on an unplanned detour that saw me arrive at the reserve almost an hour after my expected check-in time. By the time I pulled up to the main gate, I was a bundle of mixed emotions, but the warm welcome I received from property manager Sarita Eicker and her team instantly neutralised any travel-related anxiety I was experiencing. As we made our way through the check-in process and the property, I…

Where the water heals

TURNING YOUR HOME INTO A SMART HOME

Turning your home into a smart home is no longer a futuristic idea – the smart home market is growing rapidly all over the world. In South Africa, homeowners are moving quickly towards installing cutting-edge technology to make their lives easier, healthier and more energy efficient. Once expensive and out of reach for the everyday homeowner, smart home products have become more accessible, cost-effective and user-friendly. The definition of smart homes has also evolved to not only include voice-controlled, automated houses. There are many simple, efficient and easy-to-use appliances that make your home smarter, more secure and more comfortable, says Trevor Brewer, Director of Solenco, a lifestyle technology manufacturer and importer. “Homeowners can start with smaller, less expensive items to turn their homes into smarter, easier and healthier places to…

TURNING YOUR HOME INTO A SMART HOME

WHAT YOU CAN’T CLAIM FROM YOUR CAR INSURANCE

Car insurance is there to cushion you against the financial losses associated with unpleasant and unforeseen events, such as the theft of your vehicle, an accident that causes damage to your vehicle, and you accidentally damaging someone else’s property. Most people who understand what their car insurance covers and follow the terms and conditions of their policy have a good experience when it comes time to claim. However, there are also some misconceptions about what car insurance will cover and what it won’t. Ernest North, Co-founder of digital insurance platform Naked, lists a few of the eventualities that are excluded from car insurance. MAINTENANCE AND WEAR-AND-TEAR Your car loses its shine the more you use it. Components like brake pads, windscreen wipers and tyres get worn out and need to…

WHAT YOU CAN’T CLAIM FROM YOUR CAR INSURANCE

Privilege, thy name is Dubai

I’ve never related to privilege. On my father’s side of the family, my generation are the first college graduates. We are the generation building a substratum for our children and enabling them to do the same for their children. Prior to us, my dad, his parents and grandparents were not educated. They were the epitome of working class in South Africa. School was secondary; earning money came first. On my mother’s side of the family, scandalous affairs ran so deep, it’s hard to separate truth from fiction, so I have little knowledge of the generational lines. I understand that money and status are not the only factors that define privilege because we didn’t just battle poverty; we also battled the elements associated with poverty. I grew up around alcohol abuse,…

Privilege, thy name is Dubai

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