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Furniture design that is also a love letter to African hair
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With designs inspired by ancient Ethiopia’s regal hairstyles, Mpho Vackier’s designs display an Afro-modern design that has us rethinking our interior decor goals.
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Soothing words for difficult times
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We are yet to learn that whatever you are going through is okay, that you don’t have to run from it, that it is not permanent, and that if you learn how to be with whatever is happening you will learn healthy coping mechanisms instead of escaping your emotions.
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Homophobia is un-African & must end
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LGBTI people existed freely in Africa before colonialism brought discrimination to the continent.
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10 easy-to-do Gauteng adventures that are worth your while
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With holidays around the corner, many GP folks are wondering what to get up to these holidays. Welcome Lishivha shares some adventures to get your heart-pumping, or to simply slowdown and unwind.
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8 unique experiences worth doing in the Northern Cape
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At first glance, it might seem like nothing much happens here. But the open and vast landscape – and its characters – are full of life. Here are some of our favourite escapes between the West Coast and Augrabies Falls.
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12 lessons from my first day multi-day hike
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Here are 12 things I learnt about my body, hiking and the Green Mountain Trail on my first ever 3-day hike.
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Slackpacking luxury on the Green Mountain Trail
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The hike turned out to be a combination of amazing views, hard work, and delicious wines.
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11 things I learnt hanging out with cyclists
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As part of the assignment, I went on the first-of-its-kind tour with Detour Trails to explore Maputaland by fat bike. As a result, I found myself cycling alongside 14 enthusiasts and cycling veterans.
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The best of Joburg in one street
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Jan Smuts Avenue has it all – from hip art galleries to eateries and watering holes with the finest views in town. Discover the best of Joburg in one street.
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Cruising from Durban to the Mozambican island
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Aboard the MSC’s Orchestra and out at sea heading to Mozambique, Welcome Lishivha finds sublime views, the energy to party and time to rest from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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I am the Author of Boy On The Run, and have written for Mail & Guardian, Getaway, Thompson Reuters Foundation, GQ, Daily Maverick and City Press where I served as arts and lifestyle editor. The Gerald Kraak anthology shortlisted my piece “Site Visits” in the anthology titled As you like it: The Gerald Kraak Anthology, African Perspectives on Gender, Social Justice and Sexuality. I also make hats and bags lately.
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