An Interview with Dr. Maureen Allem and Victor Snyders Few industries have evolved as dramatically over the past two decades as aesthetics, skincare and wellness. At the forefront of that transformation in South Africa is Skin Renewal, founded by Dr Maureen Allem and Victor Snyders in 2005. What began as a single clinic has grown into a nationally recognised brand. By combining medical science, advanced technology and a holistic approach to wellbeing, the group has built a r

Chommies The story of Chommies began with a move and a puppy. Founder and Creative Director Nathalie Klijn, born in Stuttgart, Germany, left Europe in 2012 for Cape Town in pursuit of a slower and more fulfilling way of life. Not long after arriving, she adopted a Boerboel-Ridgeback-Bullmastiff rescue named Ringo. What started as a side project making collars for Ringo and a few canine friends has since grown into a brand beloved by dogs and their humans across South Africa.

Lately, I’ve noticed a change in how people talk about the news. Not anger. Not outrage. Something quieter. A sentence that trails off rather than lands. I don’t read the news anymore. At least, not like I used to. Sometimes it’s said with a shrug. Sometimes with guilt. Often with relief. Words: Penny Fourie I recognise the impulse, even though disengagement is not an option for me.I don’t encounter South Africa’s failu es through headlines alone. My work takes me into audit

I turn 31 this month. Apparently, that means it's time for some prescription-strength retinoids. They can cause a bit of peeling at first. But I've battled with my skin for years, so honestly? The idea of sloughing off my old one sounds fantastic. According to Chinese astrology, last year's Year of the Snake has been inviting exactly this—the serpentine shedding of the old to make way for the new. Now, as we move into the lunar new year, the legendary Fire Horse awaits us. Wh