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indwe magazine – August 2006
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Bringing home the homelessText: Lindi van Rooyen
Images: © Tswelopele Step by Step
Tswelopele Step by Step has been responsible for helping 128 people off the streets over the last four years. An organisation aimed at helping the homeless, Tswelopele uses innovative ideas to reintegrate the most destitute of individuals back into society. By teaching empowerment courses and feeding the hungry, this organisation is making a difference, one step at a time..
Mudaland Funk - It’s a Beautiful Noise
Text: Lindi van Rooyen
Images: © Kwani Experience
Jazz has been around long enough for this once unique genre to become somewhat stereotypical. That was until Kwani Experience came along, mixing rap, of all things, with the smooth and sultry sound of Jazz.
Operation Bobbi Bear - Every Little Body is a Somebody
Text: Mandi Jordaan
Images: © Eureka Olivier
The trauma of sexual abuse and HIV/Aids is a severe, devastating occurrence. One woman is working to make a difference in lives of these victims – with her teddy bears.
Salt Water, Three Boards & Fresh Herbs
Text & Images: Harrington Tyobeka
‘Chilled’ might be the initial impression, but it’s not an entirely correct one. Like many of the flavours with which conservationist Aaniyah Omardien likes to dabble, there’s a subtle kick.
Fostering The Nation’s Voice Text: Ingrid Kenmuir
Images: © L’Esprit Photo
Renowned for her human rights activism, philanthropy and her corporate accomplishments, Dr Mamphela Ramphele is an internationally acclaimed academic, businesswoman and medical doctor. As patron of the Cape Town Opera, she is now turning her attention to the transformation of opera in the country.
Ndi Ravele
Text: Lindi van Rooyen
Images: © iStockphoto.com & Ndi Ravele
Five years ago Ndi Ravele became the first black African female actuary in South Africa. At 25 years old Ndi is now a consulting actuary for Old Mutual and one of the youngest in her position. As a woman of strength and ambition she believes that women have unique qualities to bring to the workplace that should not
be compromised.
NAMAQUALAND - Blooming BeautifulText: Mandi Jordaan
Images: © South African Tourism
Best known as the barren desert that transforms into a magnificent carpet of flowers during spring, Namaqualand is a place that has enchanted many generations of inhabitants for centuries. And yet, to this day no one can fathom, explain or resist the great beauty of this northern part of
the Cape.
MOSSEL BAY - a town for all seasons
Text: Mandi Jordaan
Images: © L’Esprit Photo
A luxurious sea holiday destination during the summer and a cosy haven during the winter, the gorgeous town of Mossel Bay has so much to offer that a memorable visit is guaranteed any time of the year.
GEORGE - The City for All Reasons
Text: Mandi Jordaan
Images: © George Tourism
Nestled at the foot of the imposing Outeniqua Mountains and surrounded by rivers, forests, and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, George is the geographical nucleus of and gateway to the
Garden Route.
A Thanda Affair
Text: Liesel van der Schyf
Images: © L’Esprit Photo & Thanda Private Game Reserve
If I were to compile a list of places to see to bequeath my offspring, then Thanda Lodge Game Reserve would be at the top of that list. Thanda is a place to which the soul can escape, rest, and awake rejuvenated.
Quiver Tree Town
Text: Chris Marais and Julienne du Toit
Images: © Chris Marais
Keetmanshoop is a pleasant little Namibian town with a fascinating history – with the added attraction of a unique dryland forest and a confounding playground for giants.
Birdies & Briefcases in KZN
Text: Gary Boruchowitz
Images: © iStockphoto.com
You’ve just landed at Durban International Airport and are making your way to your rented car, when a gentleman hands you a brochure titled, ‘Golf on the KwaZulu-Natal Coastline’.Before putting your keys in the dodgy ignition of a car that has 140,000 km on the clock and a clutch pedal that is as responsive as your mother-in-law, you open up this brochure.
A duo of female winemakersText: Lindi van Rooyen
Images: © L’Esprit Photo & iStockphoto.com
Two women in a man’s world, winemakers Ntsiki Biyela and Allison Adams are two grapes in a bottle. They believe that excellence in wine is not only achieved through skill, but also through passion, love and nurturing; characteristics that are inherently female.
Janette Marsh - A Kind Heart at the Top of Her Game
Text: Lindi van Rooyen
Images: © Janette Marsh
A walking advertisement for Estee Lauder, Janette Marsh is perfectly groomed, physically and intellectually. She has a warm personality and speaks about her success as if it were a natural occurrence. One would never have guessed that when she started out at the very bottom in the industry, she was told that she was not fit for cosmetics.
Outsourcing Success
Text: Lindi van Rooyen
Images: © L’Esprit Photo
Susheila Moodley and Gail Styger, directors of award-winning company Outlearning, are women with chutzpah and guts. They have gone through every glass ceiling to create a company that is changing the
way South Africa educates itself.
Finding the passion & putting it to work
Text: Lindi van Rooyen
Images: © Gillian Gallant International
Eight years ago Tumi Maruping had an appointment at a staff recruitment agency to find employment in accounting software. She got the job, and today, at the age of 30, she has progressed to become the CEO of Focus Kamoso, one of South Africa’s most successful recruitment agencies.
Covering Your Most Important Base
Text: Duncan Wilson - NFB Financial Services Group (East London)
Image: © iStockphoto.com
The death of any loved one is an extremely testing ordeal and the last item on any family’s immediate agenda is long-term financial sustainability.
Creating a Path to Success
Text: Lindi van Rooyen
Images: © L’Esprit Photo & iStockphoto.com
She holds more directorships than any other South African businesswoman, and she is recognised as the 13th most influential black director of companies listed on the JSE securities exchange. Hixonia Nyasula is a woman who does not see problems – only opportunities.
Civic 5-door - Honda’s Signature Model Still Sets the StandardText: Bernard Hellberg
Images: © Honda
The first Honda Civic models rolled off the production line in 1972 when Elvis Presley was at the height of his popularity. Today, 16.5 million Civics later, this most popular model in the Honda stable is produced in 11 countries and sold in 160 around the world.
Topsi Venter - Doyenne of the South African Restaurant IndustryText & Images: © Ingrid Kenmuir
Topsi Venter has been cooking for the last 23 years and though she has no formal training, she seems to have a natural knack for the culinary arts. A knack that ‘Eat Out Magazine’ recognised in 2005 when they made Topsi the recipient of their ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for her contributions to the food and restaurant industries in South Africa.
Preventing and Fighting breast cancer Text: MEDI-CLINIC
Images: © iStockphoto.com
Breast cancer affects one in every 32 women in South Africa. The disease can affect women of any age, with one third of cases occuring in women younger than 50 years. And although the month of October is normally associated with Breast Cancer Awareness, women and society at large should be aware of breast cancer all year round.
Clothes fit for our nation Text: Lindi van Rooyen
Image: © Stoned Cherrie
Stoned Cherrie clothing has been making headway in the South African fashion industry and is fast becoming a household name. Their Afro-chic designs have pushed the boundaries of what is considered African dress. Voted Top Success Story of the Year in 2005, designer Nkhensani Nkosi has swiftly made her mark as one of the most sought-after African designers.
Letter from the Editor – Siyabonga Memela
Letters from our Passengers
Jenean Green - Perfecting the Art of Living
Text: Lindi van Rooyen
Images: © Peter Morey Photographic
Of all the ways to describe Jenean Green, IT Executive for South African Express Airways (SAX), energetic is by far the best. A perfectionist in her work, she wastes no time, and when she puts her mind to something, she does it wholeheartedly. This quality shines through in her personal life and has resulted in a number of courageous expeditions..
X-Hale
Text: Noeleen Maholwana-Sangqu
Bottle or Tap?