In 2019, no one could have predicted how different things would look now. Our entrance into the new decade has been rocky, and the global COVID-19 pandemic has led to hardships, restrictions, and a completely new way of living. It has also presented a challenge to businesses, who must figure out how to navigate the […]
Sean Smith, creator, and founder behind VIDR, spent a long time in advertising as an art director and creative thinker. That was all before he picked up a camera and fell in love with the idea of video and content creation. Â Back Story As an Art director growing up in the industry from the […]
Actor, writer, afronaut, philanthropist. Lazola Gola is a man of many talents. We chatted to him about how lockdown has affected the entertainment industry and what he predicts the world of entertainment may look like after the COVID-19 pandemic. Being in entertainment, which has been one of the hardest-hit industries in the country, Gola says […]
A proudly African company with offices that have expanded from Johannesburg to Nairobi, London, and even Dubai, SovTech is a technology company that specialised in custom software development. Everything from web and app development to blockchain technology falls within their scope of practice. Chase le Roux, Commercial Director of SovTech, believes that all businesses have […]
Letâs face it. Drinks = connections. Probably one of the biggest things everyone is missing during lockdown is the option of going to a bar and enjoying a cocktail with friends and family. Dino Batista is one of the directors of Molecular Bars. In the events and entertainment industry since 2008, Batista started his own […]
Itâs been over 6 months since the blow that no one expected: the COVID-19 pandemic that shook the world. People are experiencing so much pain: physically, emotionally, and especially financially. As many businesses continue to sink under the tidal waves of debt, small businesses are failing and having to shut down. Ray of Hope […]
There is nothing better than a dollop of deliciously sweet jam on a perfectly toasted piece of sourdough for a decadent breakfast treat. No one knows this better than LiebrĂ© Jacobs and her partners at FruitLips – a fruit manufacturing company that produces jams, marmalades, chutneys, and fruit in syrup to selected retail stores. As […]
Neospectives is the brainchild of Dineshrie Pillay, a woman dedicated to helping people awaken their inner leader. Â As a chartered accountant and certified business coach, Dineshrie has made it her mission to help leaders and businesses gain new perspectives about themselves and their positions in society. She helps people set goals and shows them what […]
If youâre looking to escape the mundane existence of your living room, then hopping on over to Roam Overlandingâs YouTube channel is sure to give you a sense of escapism. Adrian Abrahams is the presenter and creator of the content on Roam Overlanding, creatively documenting his journeys through South Africaâs incredible landscapes. Â ABOUT ADRIAN […]
If ever there were a person who embodied resilience, it would be Alexia Oliver. At just 23 years old and in her final year of medical school, she was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkinâs Lymphoma – a type of cancer of the blood. Â As a young woman, cancer wasnât something particularly easy to bond with your friends […]
A brand ambassador is the face of the company, responsible for establishing networks and relationships and market the brand via word of mouth often through events â which is a difficult task in the age of isolation. Today, Keanu Batista the brand ambassador for Pernod Ricard is in the Lockdown Lowdown spotlight. He has explored […]
The barbershop is a thing of the past, especially once youâve experienced Morgan Priceâs 7Sins hair studio. He took the cookie-cutter barbershop mentality and smashed it into seven sin-filled pieces. THE FACE BEHIND THE HAIRÂ Morgan, a creative himself, got tired of being in spaces that screamed: âgeneric hair lives hereâ. So he and […]