On The Insider SA this week, we celebrate the theme of colour as we. We meet some remarkable people and businesses who thrive on the concept of colour and have used this theme to elevate their lives and offering.
Milling About with Mungo Designs
Along the Garden Route in Plettenberg Bay is Mungo, a mill creating contemporary and colourful designs through traditional weaving. Master Weaver, Stuart Holding, established Mungo – a place where contemporary design meets traditional weaving. Creativity, sustainability and upskilling is at the heart of what they do, and the building where they work has been designed to reflect the techniques and machinery they use.
Getting Lost in the Knysna Forest with Toorbos Couple, Stiaan Smith & Elani Dekker
Toorbos, or “Dream Forest”, is a new Afrikaans film based on the novel by Daleen Mathee. The film tells the tale of the uprooting of a young woman and her community during the time of the last forest inhabitants in the 1930s. The film’s romantic leads, Stiaan Smith and Elani Dekker, fell in love while on set. The Insider SA returned with them to the Knysna forest to find out more about the movie, and to explore one of the beautiful forest getaways in the area.
Painting the Town with Wesley van Eeden
The Insider visits illustrator, graphic designer and artist, Wesley van Eeden in Durban. Today, Wesley has achieved international recognition for his unique and colourful style. His business journey began over ten years ago when he decided to turn his passion into a career. Today Wesley’s work is sought after by a wide variety of clients. It’s a collaborative effort of adapting his signature style to meet the needs of those he creates for.
At Home with Interior Designer Christelle Afana
Inside the home of interior designer Christelle Afana Fonkem is the expression of an acclaimed career brought to life. Her colourful display of influences and inspiration exudes luxury and French elegance. Christelle gives The Insider a personal tour as we get to know her style and her ultimate muses: her husband, Stephen Fonkem, and their three children Raymond, Claude and Stephen.
Art, Family & Community at The Kotze Gallery
Behind The Kotzé Gallery in Bloemfontein is a family of artists who are using their skills and resources to give opportunities to up-and-coming talent in the area. The Kotzé Gallery was founded by a prominent South African art family who have used their love of art and expertise to create a colourful space where aspiring, up-and-coming artists are mentored and can showcase their work alongside some of our countries greatest painters.
Investing Shares Made Easy with Capitec & EasyEquities
Financial journalist Arabile Gumede is one of South Africa’s leading writers, commentators, and news anchors in the field of finance. With a passion to share his experience and financial knowledge with others, Arabile attributes his success to being raised by a resourceful mother. The Insider SA visits Arabile at his home in Randburg to learn more about how he became the man he is today. He opens up about EasyEquities – an innovative, online platform which allows anyone to buy shares and grow their wealth no matter how small their investment. For first-time investors, you can seamlessly enter the stock market for as little as R5 and right from your phone.
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