Styleskoops (English)

Welcome to the dawn of a brand-new year, where hope, aspirations, and the promise of a fresh start fill the air. As we usher in 2024, it’s that time of the year when many of us embark on the age-old tradition of making New Year’s resolutions. We all know the feeling of setting lofty goals and envisioning the best version of ourselves, only to see our enthusiasm dwindle as the weeks go by. We are now joined by personal development coach Paula Janse van Rensburg to tell us more about how to set realistic New Year’s resolutions.

December is here, a time filled with festivities, family gatherings, and year-end reflections. During this time, it’s important to maintain a positive mindset to enhance our overall well-being. Today we’ll speak to Nelia Joubert-Hartman. Nelia is a changemaker in business and life. When she’s not busy fixing big corporations like Anglo-American, she teaches practical solutions to ordinary people who want to find some work-life balance. She joins us now to share some advice on how to weave gratitude and mindfulness into the fabric of your holiday season, ensuring a more meaningful and joyous experience.

Art as healing therapy holds immense significance for emotional well-being. We are now joined by the founder of Arts of Mind, Hannelie Swart. Hannelie is at the forefront of demonstrating the remarkable benefits of art as healing therapy. She holds a master’s in visual arts and her journey is filled with artistic achievements and a commitment to community well-being. Hannelie, thank you for joining us:

Ageing – the timeless, inescapable journey that unites us all in its embrace. But what if we could unlock its secrets? A dedicated team of researchers from the University of Pretoria, part of the Mammalian Methylation Consortium, embarked on a quest to decode the enigma of ageing. Today, we are honoured to be in the company of one of the scientists on this mission, Doctor Daniel Hart. Doctor Hart thank you for joining us.

We’ll be seeing a lot more of the colour Rooibos on fashion ramps after the Rooibos Pantone® was announced as one of the top ten colours in the Fashion Colour Trend Report for spring 2024 at this past New York Fashion Week (NYFW). Pantone LLC, the global authority on colour and provider of professional colour standards for the design industry, chose Rooibos Pantone® among 2 390 other colours as one of the standout colours of 2024. We are now joined by the secretariat of the Rooibos Council, Marthane Swart, to tell us more.

Stefan Enslin is a renowned South African filmmaker who has been nominated for not one but two prestigious South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs). We’ll explore his incredible journey from theology to urban planning and his evolution into a celebrated storyteller through film. He shares the inspiration behind his two nominated documentaries, “War Dogs and I” and “Against All Odds: The Alwyn Uys Story,” both of which touch on themes of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

Jeppe High School for Girls is on their way to making history by reportedly becoming the first school choir in South Africa to perform Karl Jenkins’ whole Stabat Mater. The choir has been practising since January and will take hands with other choirs and the Rand Symphony Orchestra to perform this spectacular piece at the Linder Auditorium on the 29th of October.

We are now joined by the school’s Head of the Music Department, Doctor Elize Kruger, to tell us more.

At the age of only 18, Seth Cort is on his way to becoming one of South Africa’s youngest new talents to take note of. After the success of his debut single Hold On, that secured him a live performance and interview on shows like Expresso on SABC 3, Seth is ready to impress again with his brand new single LEFT TO BURN. (Set to be released at the end of September)

We spoke to him about the new track and about his future plans.