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Gert Johan-Coetzee Reigns Supreme at Miss South Africa

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Credits: Gert Johan Coetzee

Renowned South African designer, Gert Johan Coetzee, made a dazzling impact on the Miss South Africa pageant night, showcasing his exceptional talent with an unforgettable opening sequence where 11 stunning gowns created by Coetzee transformed the stage into a breathtaking runway, leaving audiences and viewers captivated by his artistry.

Fashion coalesced with technology at this year’s Miss South Africa pageant like never before, every fabric was meticulously created and printed in Gert-Johan Coetzee studio, blending traditional techniques with cutting-edge innovation.

The 3D-printed elements on all the gowns are a testament to his commitment to pushing the envelope and redefining what’s possible in fashion, each piece was thoughtfully designed to highlight the unique personality of each contestant, ensuring that their individuality shines through. By fusing tradition with technology, Gert and his team are not only creating fashion; they are telling a story of innovation, pride, and empowerment. These gowns are more than just garments; they are a reflection of the strength and beauty of South Africa and its people and each dress is a masterpiece, reflecting the designer’s signature style and impeccable craftsmanship.

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Mzansi Life and Style Meets… Kerri-Lee Taylor: Founder of Kiko Vitals

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Kerri-Lee Taylor – Founder of Kiko Vitals

During Women’s Day this August, we celebrate Kerri-Lee Taylor, an exceptional female entrepreneur whose work is transforming women’s lives. As the founder of Kiko Vitals, a leading wellness brand, Kerri-Lee is dedicated to restoring physical well-being and nurturing the inner lives of conscious modern women.

In today’s fast-paced world, women face unique challenges, with hormonal imbalances often affecting their overall well-being. Recognising this need for balance, Kerri-Lee Taylor embarked on a mission to provide women with holistic solutions that support hormone health and empower them on their wellness journey. Each meticulously crafted product from Kiko Vitals is thoughtfully formulated with premium ingredients known for their efficacy in promoting hormone health.

Kerri-Lee is an Integrative Hormone Expert affiliated with IIN who has made groundbreaking investments in FemTech companies. These investments have revolutionised how Kiko Vitals collects and utilises data. The resulting wealth of information includes daily insights on mood, energy, sleep, weight, and more profound symptoms and conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, PMS, PMDD, infertility, period pains, irregular periods, and menopausal symptoms like hot flashes.

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How the French added an extra “Je ne sais quoi” to the 2024 Olympic Medals

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Winning an Olympic gold medal is a crowning achievement for an athlete, so it’s only fitting that the physical medal represents the significance. Every Olympic Games boasts a unique medal design. Still, Paris 2024 is particularly notable because winning athletes will take home a piece of the Eiffel Tower, an iconic landmark of the host city. The medals awarded at this year’s Summer Games are embellished with pieces of the Eiffel Tower.

An 18-gram hexagonal fragment of iron taken from the iconic Paris landmark, which was built for the 1889 World’s Fair, is embedded in each gold, silver and bronze medal. When the Eiffel Tower underwent renovations in the 20th century, they preserved and stored pieces of the original iron. Those chunks make up the hexagon figure in the middle of the Olympic gold medal, connecting the athletes and the audience to a rich historical past. The Eiffel Tower had a staring role in the Paris 2024 opening ceremony. From beaming lights and the Olympic rings to Celine Dion’s comeback performance, “La Tour Eiffel” showcased its grandeur to the world. And now, it will be part of the athletes’ medal collections.

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“Breaking Down Borders” – African TV Series Set To Launch on SABC 1

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Paul Modjadji’s 10 country African tour is chronicled in an enthralling new fourteen-part travelogue on SABC 1, called “Breaking Down Borders.”

Covering countries including Zambia, Namibia, Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal, the documentary follows Modjadji as he explores Africa’s rich youth and dance culture. Each episode serves up a kaleidoscope of experiences showcasing Africa’s leading landmarks and heritage sites through the eyes of youth activists and artists on home soil.

Modjadji travels with close friends and family — sister Nthabiseng Modjadji, the tour coordinator, Sibusiso Mahlangu a filmmaker and photographer, and dancer Ginger Wensky. The 14-part series culminates with a two-part reunion hosted by Minnie Dlamini.  

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Melrose Arch Set to Become South African Fashion Week’s New Home in September 2024

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South African Fashion Week (SA Fashion Week) will be hosted in Johannesburg’s Melrose Arch Precinct in September this year.

The country’s premier designer fashion platform will be moving into its new home for the Autumn/Winter ‘25 Collections from 26th to 28th September 2024, says director, Lucilla Booyzen.

This year’s event will adopt a dynamic new format that will combine runway shows staged in an intriguing “never-used-before” space in Melrose Arch, with a line-up of lifestyle and brand activations throughout the precinct.

“SA Fashion Week’s vision over the past 27 years has been to explore sustainable business models that can leverage fashion’s economic and social influence for the benefit of all the stakeholders involved,” says Booyzen. “We are delighted to be partnering with one of the city’s most exciting lifestyle precincts, in one of its most historical areas, to develop yet another such mutually beneficial venture.”

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