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Punch for Pink: Regaining confidence on the catwalk

Creativity and confidence were at the forefront of KAMERS/Makers’, Africa’s largest artisan pop-up market, recent show in Stellenbosch. In partnership with the breast cancer organisation Reach for Recovery (RFR), the market hosted a fundraiser fashion show for breast cancer survivors to spread one message: They are here and they are confidently beautiful. By Karla de Bod

The muse of moss

Japanese garden principles meet South African natural beauty to create an oasis of serenity. Willem Pretorius describes how Anna-Marie Ferreira’s vision of a moss garden is being brought to life by Gert van Tonder.

Anna Basson Properties: From the ground up

Continuing her mother’s legacy, Mari Basson-Carstens has developed Anna Basson Properties into a major force in the Stellenbosch property market. She gives Elmari Rautenbach a brief rundown of the company’s 50-year history.

The Eikestad’s Dustbuster: Meet Giniel de Villiers

While Giniel de Villiers is quite happy charging through the remote deserts of Saudi Arabia, it’s the leafy streets of Stellenbosch that he calls home. Richard Holmes finds out what makes this off-road racing champion tick.

Wie is akteur Dean Balie?

Woordfeesgehore was gaande oor Dean Balie se optrede in die veelbekroonde produksie Die poet, wie’s hy? Die hele land eweneens oor sy spel as Jan-Jan in Nêrens, Noord-Kaap. Maar uit sy gesprek met Bibi Slippers is dit duidelik: Dean wéét wie hy is en waar presies hy vandaan kom.

ADTech: harnessing the power of digital

Finding solutions to challenging situations, be they social or environmental, is the speciality of ADTech, a Stellenbosch-based start-up that puts digital technology to optimum use to improve the lives of ordinary South Africans. Mirandi Nel talks to the company’s founders about making a difference.

Pinotage and its prince, Beyers Truter

Pinotage, Kanonkop, Beyerskloof. the names are inseparable, thanks to Beyers Truter, the man who FIRST crafted this intrinsically South African wine to international renown. Malu Lambert learns about his Pinotage life and legacy.