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Getting a pet is a joyful, exciting, and fulfilling experience. So why do you feel like you’ve made the biggest mistake of your life, and want nothing more than to take the animal back from where it came? Emotions of doubt, anxiety, regret, sadness, panic, and simply being overwhelmed can overshadow the anticipated happiness of having a new furry, feathered or scaled companion, leaving you feeling guilty and desperate. Many

by Bryony Van Niekerk Remember, remember the 5th of November. With the end of year fast approaching that means it is almost time for the dreaded fireworks to start- Guy Fawkes Day on 5 November and then Christmas and New Years. Thankfully, South Africa doesn’t seem to celebrate Guy Fawkes Day anymore- at least here in Gauteng anyway. To be honest I had to Google who he was and it’s

Nestled within the lush landscapes of South Africa, Dog Town SA has blossomed into a renowned sanctuary for dogs in need, a testament to its founder Tracy McQuarrie’s unwavering dedication to animal welfare. Tracy’s journey with Dog Town began unexpectedly; she was deeply moved by a TV show that highlighted the compassionate work at Dogtown, an animal sanctuary in Utah, USA. Determined to bring similar standards of care to South

by Bryony Van Niekerk There have been quite a few changes to our household over the last few years which has resulted in two new dog additions. We went from spending the better part of 12 years with two travel savvy and ready dogs to Oliver and Spencer who both don’t know how to sit still in a car. Our easy holidays have turned into somewhat of a palaver. Before

I think it was Sarah Ban Breathnach who famously said, “The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all the world needs dreamers that do.” This is what I think of when I think of Brent Lindeque, the man behind Good Things Guy. Brent has carved out a unique space in the media landscape as the man behind “Good News.” With a platform dedicated to uplifting stories

by Bryony Van Niekerk In this digital age all our memories, moments and achievements are all tied up on our phone, social media pages or in a cloud somewhere. We no longer have anything tangible or physical to show anyone. Say what you want, but there is something so nostalgic about paging through a photo album and reminiscing about the times captured in a particular photograph. If you are anything

Legacy in Leadership Interviewing and writing about the Mayor of Cape Town is no small task, especially when the individual is as influential as Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis. He’s not only renowned and smart, but he’s also a really nice guy! After a lot of schedule-checking and back and forth with his team, we were stoked when we got the green light to go ahead with the interview and photoshoot. I

by Bryony Van Niekerk It’s no secret that I love dogs, cats, rats, pandas, giraffes. Basically, any animal that I encounter I just want to reach out and cuddle (even if it is a big murder kitty a.k.a a lion). So, when it comes to service dogs, I seriously have to reign myself in and fight every instinct to not let out a high-pitched squeal of, ‘you are soooooo cute!’

As I sit down to write this tribute, memories flood back of the day I had the privilege of meeting Joanne Lefson and her beloved pig, Pigcasso. It was a day filled with unexpected twists and turns, but amidst it all, one thing remained constant – the remarkable bond between a woman and her animals. To everyone on the team’s delight, the barn was everything we dreamed of. There were

Balancing the demands of a flourishing music career with the responsibilities of family life is a delicate art that South African pop/rock sensation Francois van Coke has mastered over the years. In a candid interview, Francois shares insights into how he navigates the ebbs and flows of fame while staying grounded in the warmth of family. When Francois agreed to do this interview, I was obviously beside myself. Not just