• Born in Riversdale in the southern Cape, Dalene Matthee studied music, and was a staunch conservationist, particularly regarding the reckless destruction of indigenous forests, with specific affection for…

    A nurse and a fiery freedom fighter for the South African “renaissance”, Albertina Sisulu was the only woman to attend the first ever ANC Youth League conference in 1944 at her husband  Walter’s side; later filling leading roles in the ANC and the Federation of South African Women (FEDSAW). She was among those in the front row of the Pretoria Women’s March on 9 August in 1956, with the likes of Helen Joseph, Sophie de Bruyn and Lilian Ngoyi – fellow icons who formed part of the 20 000-strong force who walked to the Union Buildings with a petition to…

    Dubbed the “doyenne of the South African herb industry” by Get It Hartbeespoort, Margaret (also a qualified physiotherapist) was a “national treasure”, as her daughter, Sandy, describes her on the Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre website, margaretroberts.co.za. Flourishing not only from Margaret’s extensive knowledge and range of lavender, but also from over 50 years of her experience in natural healing and more than 40 titles published on herbs, natural healing and healthy living, the herbal centre is so much more than a mere nursery. It was designed to educate the public on herbs, medicinal foods and natural insecticides; the centre also…

    Essentials magazine invites you on a beauty meander through Eastgate Shopping Centre to share in beauty advice from Franco International, Dior and Sorbet Nail Bar. Buy 1 ticket and get another one FREE for a limited time only! More info on the Essentials Beauty Meander: DATE: 16 August 2018 VENUE:  Eastgate Shopping Centre, 43 Bradford Road, Bedfordview. Registration to take place at Mike’s Kitchen in the piazza area. (The closest parking to the tent is on the rooftop near entrance nine.) REGISTRATION: Registration starts from 5pm, and the Beauty Meander starts at 5h45pm COST: Buy 1 ticket for R250 and get a 2nd…