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“For too long, South Africans have watched global food moments go viral online without being able to experience them locally,” says Gareth Brough, Co-Founder of The Clout Group. “Our mission has always been to close that gap. Partnering with Baglio’s ensures that this flavour, and the original Dodo Dubai Chocolate behind it, becomes a long-term summer staple for South Africans, not just a fleeting trend.”

The innovatively designed dual 1kg independent mini-drums each support integrated washing and drying, making them ideal for the delicate care of baby clothes, premium underwear, and other specialized laundry scenarios. These mini-drums have obtained authoritative maternal and infant certifications, as well as medical-grade certifications for healthy underwear washing.

Supporting SMMEs should not sit only with one division or a social impact mandate. It should sit across the business, as a priority for operations, procurement and product teams. One of the most impactful shifts a company can make is to pay small businesses on time.

The strength of WhatsApp lies in its ability to collapse friction. Instead of forcing customers to navigate multiple apps, websites, or phone calls, everything can flow through one trusted channel. Research, decision-making, payment, fulfilment, and after-sales support can all live in a single WhatsApp conversation.

Then there is the issue of blurred boundaries. When your lounge is your office, it becomes difficult to switch off. Emails creep into dinner time. WhatsApp messages ping long after sunset. Lunch breaks become shorter and harder to protect. Over time, this lack of structure can lead to burnout, a slow but real fatigue that creeps in unnoticed.

Even as a teenager, Maria was finding her feet in business. She sold Lip-Ice at school and worked at a local video store—simple ventures, but ones that taught her responsibility and the basics of thinking like a business owner.

The Isle of Man’s relationship with South Africa is built on more than financial transactions—it is built on relationships, trust, and shared ambitions.

Nurturing Bonds vs. Risky Affairs Love is a powerful force, and its influence extends into

“I dance a lot,” she reflects, her words underscored by a profound sense of joy. In fact, she dances for at least three hours a day, most days of the week. For her, it’s not just about the movement but the emotional release it brings. “I’m happy…truly happy,” Lyndall shares. “I go through life with a smile, despite the challenges, and people know this about me. It’s because I dance.”

Ons het ’n verantwoordelikheid teenoor mekaar en teenoor die gemeenskap.  Ons leef binne ’n gemeenskap en wil die gemeenskap ontwikkel waarbinne ons leef.  Solidariteit Helpende hand is geskoei op die beginsels van die 1949 Afrikaner Helpmerkaarbeweging waar die fokus val op help, saam en ons.  Jy is nie alleen nie, maar deel van ‘n gemeenskap.  Om ’n gemeenskap te ontwikkel en die uitdagings van die dag aan te spreek moet ’n mens strukture bou en volhoubare oplossings bied.