Jacaranda FM Calls for #HerPerfectPitch2024 Entries

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Get ready, Mzansi! Jacaranda FM is once again shining the spotlight on female entrepreneurs with the launch of #HerPerfectPitch2024. This incredible competition is set to transform one deserving businesswoman’s life, offering over R2 million in business assistance this Women’s Month.

What’s #HerPerfectPitch2024 All About?
Calling all female entrepreneurs who’ve been in business for at least a year—this is your chance to refine your perfect elevator pitch and win a life-changing prize! Deirdre King, Managing Director of Jacaranda FM, highlights the significance of this initiative: “Women who are purposeful in bolstering the economy are also hiring other women, creating stronger communities of female entrepreneurs as they connect through #HerPerfectPitch2024.”

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Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation and Cotton On Invest R6,4 million in Youth-Led Mental Health Initiatives in South Africa

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Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation and Cotton On have announced their R6,4 million donation towards 6 South African mental health organisations. This forms part of $3,000,000 USD funding of 65 youth-centered organizations across ten countries through the Kindness in Community Fund, among the largest funding efforts to provide direct support for youth mental health across the world.

From nominations to the initial review to selecting the shortlist, all the way to the final selection, young people in each region were engaged at each step, ensuring their input and perspectives were central to the decision-making process and reflecting their genuine needs and priorities in mental health.

The Kindness in Community Fund grantees span a wide range of focus areas, including direct mental health service providers, arts and culture, youth leadership and development, education, sports and recreation, and more. By offering up to $150,000 USD per organization, the fund enables services that respond to the top themes young people hoped to address in their regions, including culturally competent services, LGBTQ+ rights and advocacy, gender-based violence support, de-stigmatizing mental health, and migrant and refugee community care. The Kindness in Community Fund offers a comprehensive approach that connects young people with a wide range of free, accessible resources and opportunities to support themselves and their peers.

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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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