Category: People of Joburg
Culinary Olympic Team returns victorious with three bronze medals
The South African Culinary Olympic Team – Team Masakhane – has returned victorious with three bronze medals as evidence of the years of dedication, passion, talent and skill they have invested into representing their country on the biggest culinary stage in the world – the […]
24 Hours in Joburg with Dillon Smit
Dillon Smit is a professional rugby player for The Lions in Super Rugby. He lives by the quote, “Whatever happens to me, happens for me” and is married to his best friend, Suane. Most of his time is spent on the rugby field, but when he’s not […]
Chef of the Month: Charmaine Ramalope-Makhubela
Born and bred Joburger, Charmaine Ramalope-Makhubela AKA GlamFoodie has made a name for herself in South Africa’s culinary scene as a food blogger and influencer. In 2019 she also ventured into mainstream media and (despite not having any formal chef training) placed second on SABC3’s reality cooking programme, The Taste Master SA. We sat […]
7 minutes with Eliana and Vassilli from Africology
Eliana Droganis-Haniff and her brother, Vassilli Droganis are both directors at one of South Africa’s leading natural beauty and skincare brands, Africology. The brand was started by their mother, Renchia Droganis in early 2000 and now distributes to over 350 five-star spas countrywide. We sat […]
Get to know Jenny Hadjis from Glow Couture Fourways
Jenny worked as a flight attendant for 24 years before becoming the owner Glow Couture Fourways, a spray tanning studio that specialises in natural-looking spray tans that are chemical-free, paraben-free, cruelty-free and organic. We caught up with her to find out more about spray tan stigmas, her go-to beauty […]
Lights. Camera. Action! A one-on-one with Kat Sinivasan
Suffice it to say that television host, actor and musician, Katleho ‘Kat’ Sinivasan who was born and raised in Soweto knows a thing or two about building a successful career. After all, he’s spent three years as the first African presenter for E!, making him one of the most recognisable personalities in TV […]
The inspiring story of East London dreamer Unakho Ntshintishi
Unakho Asonge Ntshintshi, born on the 29th of November 2004, was born with complex cyanotic heart defects that are not correctable: Transposition of the great arteries TGA with DORV, both arteries coming from the right side of the heart, CoA – coarctation of the aorta, PS – pulmonary […]
10 Things You Never Knew About Simphiwe Ngema
Simphiwe Ngema made a name for herself after she made her debut as Thuli on SABC 2’s hit soapie ‘Muvhango’ and has effortlessly proven that she is a triple threat. She has become an exciting new face in the local entertainment space and continues to […]
Bontle Modiselle, Dineo Langa and more celebs to distribute 20 000 school shoes to children in need
Over the next few weeks Bontle Modiselle, Dineo Langa, Clement Maosa and more familiar faces will visit schools across SA distributing school shoes to children in need. The trio are part of the #KrushGoodness Krew who will be playing their part in ensuring that 20 […]
Our top 3 eco-friendly Instagram accounts to follow
It’s officially a new decade, Hello Joburgers … and hopefully the dawning of a new, sustainable era. That’s why we’re suggesting these awesome eco-friendly accounts. Whether you want to stay abreast with environmental news or just want to be inspired to have a more conscious lifestyle, these wonderful pages […]
