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EKAMU - Proudly South African

“Ekamu started off in 2012 as an African inspired street wear brand for adults, and have since evolved to serve a wider audience with kid’s clothes and ladies genuine leather sandals,” says 32-year-old founder Nkanyiso Mngoma, who employs a team of five. Ekamu’s genuine leather sandals are handmade in the heart of the township of Hammarsdale, and curated one stitch at a time.

“Not only have we kept our African inspired theme throughout our evolution, but we have also maintained a standard of quality that ensures that our products are comfortable and durable, while offering a level of practicality and style,” he says – adding that they showcased at the Africa Fashion Week in London in 2015.

“What makes us unique is authenticity,” says Nkanyiso. “As a brand, Ekamu remains true to its African roots. The name Ekamu means Africa in west African slang, and has been a reminder of who we are throughout our journey. We celebrate Africa and its rich culture and diversity, and aspire to represent Africa – whether in its most unique form, or with a touch of contemporary”.

Ekamu also believes in the upliftment of society through social outreach. “Ekamu has a social enterprise, inkanyiso school shoes, which is our sister brand to which we donate a portion of every purchase. Inkanyiso school shoes has since donated and distributed over 12 500 pairs of school shoes nationwide with the help of social partners. As a brand we are so honoured to be a part of a journey of a thousand miles, made possible by the continuous support of our customers who have become our family.”

FOR MORE INFO: www.ekamu.co.za; 078 540 7052; africa@ekamu.co.za

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FABULOUS BEDS For Your Furry Friends

Needing a new bed for your dog or cat? Look no further! Tucano Pet Beds started in Pietermaritzburg in 2003, relocating to bigger premises in Hammarsdale in 2011. “We currently employ five staff members from the local community. All our beds are manufactured in-house, and we have about 20 different designs and sizes for dogs and cats,” explains owner Anet Coetzee. “Our beds are all filled with high density foam and we supply various vet practices, vet shops and petshops in the greater Durban area.”

You can now find Tucano at Mila-Grace in Botha’s Hill as well, with a range of earthy tone and floral fabric beds and cushions. Anet can also do custom-made beds that will fit in with the decor of the home owner – with the bed cover being completely removable for easy washing and cleaning. “We can also make up any size bed to fit into a specific area,” she adds.

FOR MORE INFO: 084 569 9091; orders@ tucanopetproducts.co.za; https://tucanopetproducts.co.za

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C.R.O.W. Runs Wild With Their 2022 Calendar

The Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife and Compass Cares partnered with talented South African photographer Kierran Allen, who graciously donated wildlife photos to be used in this year’s calendar. His impressive photography of the Great Migration in the Masai Mara inspired the 2022 calendar theme, “Running Wild”. The calendar features a collection of beautiful wildlife photography including photos of the Big 5 in a bold contemporary design.

The A2 wall calendar costs R200 and is packaged in an elegant box to make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, or corporate gift. The calendars are also available as an A5 tent calendar for R100, and a CD size desk calendar for R50.

The calendar launch also included the Compass Cats 2022 Wild Whiskers Calendar. Each of the 12 kittens and cats in the beautiful A3 calendar has a heart-warming story to share, with some seeking their furever home by adoption. The calendar costs R150 and is packaged in a gorgeous box.

Go to compasswasteservices.co.za/compasscares to place your order or view calendar stockists.

FOR MORE INFO: Visit their Facebook page for more information. https://www.facebook.com/ compassmedicalcares

Once In A BLUE MOON…

Hendrick’s Lunar Gin is a most peculiar and unusual gin conceived beneath the celestial light of the moon and yields an alluring complexity and a delightful warmth, which is best suited to refreshing sundowners, nightsipping, moon gazing and other sensible modes of contemplation.

FOR MORE INFO:

R499,95 for 750ml

Oribi Gorge ZIP LINE TOUR editor's choice

The longest zipline tour in Africa, at 4,5km, doesn’t disappoint! Consisting of 14 slides, the most memorable and exhilarating being number six – which soars over the 300m high gorge and offers breath-taking views, this Lake Eland Adventure celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Another zip line crosses over the lake, and if you stretch your toes far enough you might just be able to touch the water. The final slide is through a tunnel and across a river.

For those concerned about safety, the lines are inspected by qualified guides every morning, and every six weeks by the engineer whom helped design and build the course.

So live a little, step out of your comfort zone, see fear turn into fun … that’s what it is all about! FOR MORE INFO: www.lakeeland.co.za/zip-line/

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Mousse & WINE PAIRING

Granny Mouse in the Midlands have this amazing taste sensation experience on offer. For a mere R165 a person, you can taste three different mousse varietals paired with three different wines. What a treat! Booking is essential as offer is subject to availability, and tasting contains traces of nuts and eggs.

FOR MORE INFO:

033 234 4071; reservations@ grannymouse.co.za; www.grannymouse.co.za

Frothy THEATRICAL TREATS

The Playhouse Company presents a full and fantastic festive season with a fabulous selection of frothy theatrical treats to be staged over the year-end holidays. Traditionally the festive season is a time of families and whimsy, laughter and fun, pantos and ballet, song and dance. The Playhouse, an agency of the Department of Arts and Culture and the province’s premier theatre complex, has produced a carefully-curated programme of old school nostalgia, with a contemporary twist. • Bigly Yuge: Loft Theatre: Dec 3 & 4 • The Nutcracker: Opera Theatre: Dec 18 &19 • Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs: Drama Theatre: Dec 18-30

FOR MORE INFO: https://playhousecompany.com; tickets available at https://www.webtickets.co.za

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