Conservation bodies, private reserve owners and the public are coming together to wage war against the onslaught of rhino poaching that is taking place within South Africa’s borders. The Wilderness Foundation believes that one of the keys to saving the rhino, one of the country’s Big Five, is an int
Written by: Adrienne BrookbanksThe weather is heating up and while we’re not quite ready to whip out our bikini’s, we’re definitely ready to pack away (most of) our jerseys and bulky winter clothing. Spring not only means new beginnings – for us fashionistas, this season is also synonymous with shop
Electrolux South Africa, a leading floor care and home appliance manufacturer, has announced the launch of the South African ‘Vac from the Sea’ project. The new project, which forms part of the company´s extensive sustainability efforts, will see Electrolux partner with an ocean conservation and com
This morning marked the beginning of Avant Garde for the 2nd year DAF students. We arrived at 10am with about 30 black bags filled with old clothing for the guys and girls to rummage through. After a brief explanation introduction to the competition it was game on… We dumped all the clothing on th
Written by: Giulia Simolo Being a woman is synonymous with being powerful and strong. But it is also about not knowing boundaries. It was author Virginia Woolf who claimed, ‘As a woman I have no country. As a woman my country is the world.’ Using your strength to unite with others and make a differe
After six years with Armani Exchange, Argentinean designer Lucio Castro is now starting his own line. Unlike his former employer, however, Castro’s eponymous menswear label has a brazen emphasis on sustainable fabrics and artisanal techniques. His Spring/Summer 2012 collection, named “Nature is a la
Written by: Adrienne BrookbanksSouth Africa’s history of colonial conquest and dispossession of indigenous people has lead to decades of mistreatment of local farms. In 2003, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) released a report that highlighted the appalling conditions (which include
1500 seagulls, 300 dragonflies, 50 fish and 750 water lilies have taken a home at the V&A Waterfront until September 5th. They’re all part of an exciting and beautiful art installation to celebrate the launch of new Skip liquid detergent.Last night I attended the launch of the new skip liquid at
A 96 page report called “Ripe with Abuse: Human Rights Conditions in South Africa’s Fruit and Wine Industries” was released yesterday by the Human Rights Watch. The report exposes the poor living and working conditions of farm worker and other farm dwellers in South Africa.“I recognise many of the h
