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Tiffany van As, the founder of Styled by Tiff, is an East London hairstylist who’s redefining convenience with evening and weekend appointments. She works...

What services/products do you offer? We make celebration cakes and sweet treats. We also teach baking and cake decorating. When did your business start and what...

This week, we speak to local barber David-James Groeneveldt, who is passionate about his craft and providing a professional cutting-edge service to...

What services or products do you offer? I teach baking and cooking. I also sell jams, relishes, sourdough bread and raw honey. Sometimes, we do...

Six-year-old Liyabona Nokoma from Qonce suffers from severe seizures that have affected her mobility and speech development. As a result, she is unable to move...

This week, we chat to two local businesses that cater for back-to-school needs. Sonja Botha, who runs her own hair salon, Hair by Sons,...

For more than three decades, East London’s Kimberly Whittle has been creating comfort for pets and peace of mind for their owners. What began as...

Oriya Computers founder Jacques van Wyk is a Berea-based technician whose expertise in computer repairs, upgrades and refurbished laptops is invaluable. From malware removal to...

This week we chat to Natalie van Heek, owner of Takara Wellness Centre, where she and her team offer massage therapy. Q: What service do...

  As we get ready to welcome Spring, we chat to Marlene Muller who sells plants as well as handmade and recycled pots for your...

Sasha-Lee van Rooyen creates stunning personalised gifts under her company Sashie’s Crafty Creations Q: What services or products do you offer? A: I make unique wooden...

What began as a heartfelt gift from a mother to her daughter has grown into one of East London’s most inspiring spaces for creativity,...

This week we chat to Yolanda Taku  who runs her wig business Crown Queens, where she sells good quality, affordable wigs. What services do you...

During October and November the National Strategic Plan on gender-based violence and femicide was assessed at both provincial and national level to determine progress...

In the heart of East London, one woman is redefining what it means to shop with style and conscience. At The Dressing Room Pre-Loved Clothing,...

What services or products do you offer? I create pathways at schools to encourage children to use their bodies and I offer designer picnics. When did...

Ursula Carter, founder of Butterfly Creations, is a Cambridge-based creative whose custom-made pet wear and personalised character outfits have warmed the hearts of both...

At just 32 years old, Siyabonga Dingiswayo from Mdantsane has built a growing baking business from his home kitchen. His passion, perseverance, and community...

Young, fresh creatives have set up a media house which is rocking East London’s social and cultural scene. West District Media founders Leeroy Mbire, 21,...

What kind of food do you sell? We specialise in delicious kota and chicken wraps. How and when did you decide to start your food business? Due...

Flat cakes and rock-hard biscuits marked Ronelle Groep’s baking debut at age nine, during a deeply emotional time in her life, a far cry...

This week we chat with Colleen Craik about the adorable clothes and accessories she makes for Ken dolls. What kind of products do you make...

Originally from East London and now based in Gqeberha, 28-year-old artist Tando Cekiso has turned a childhood passion into a thriving business. What began...