Sunday Tribune 2024-07-28

During his playing days, says South African football legend Quinton Fortune, he was under the illusion his career would have no finite point. So entrenched was this idea of an infinite career that the decorated Fortune – who made a career-defining move in the late ‘90s to Manchester United – never imagined life after the game. The Cape Town-born Fortune, an English Premiership title winner with United in the 2002-03 season, says the game took over his life to an extent that even the paramount aspects of his finances took a backseat. For the former Bafana Bafana international, whose playing career ended in 2010, the routine of training and a balanced diet sufficed. “When I was playing, I never thought about things like, ‘this will be my plan after…

It is hardly surprising that women are constantly affected by the feeling of being overwhelmed. While women are making progress professionally, they still have to manage multiple roles. Our society has accommodated women’s professional success without holding men more responsible for being more active in caring roles. I often hear how overwhelmed my clients feel because they constantly have so many balls in the air. If they dare to drop any, they face the outrage of others, with little empathy for how unsustainable this juggling is. The impact on women of being overwhelmed The long-term implications of constantly being overwhelmed can lead to burnout, chronic fatigue and disease. The physical symptoms that accompany feeling overwhelmed can include tightness in the chest, shortness of breath and an inability to focus. While…

Ntika Maake decided in 2022 that he was going to take a break from being an advocate to start Mothersoft, a company that makes single-ply toilet paper. He was born in a rural Limpopo township; his mother was a domestic worker and his father a driver. From humble beginnings, Maake rose to become a lawyer, with qualifications including the BIuris and LLB Degree and a Diploma in Corporate Governance (Unisa). He also has Diploma in Project Management (Executive College), a Postgraduate Certificate in Climate Change and Energy Law, a Postgraduate Certificate in Water Law (Wits) as well as a Master of Laws in Extractive Industries in Africa. Maake left his legal practice to finish his doctorate in Property Law, but that plan was put on ice in June 2022, after…

GRAMMY Award-winning director, composer, producer, singer and songwriter Lebo M has dedicated his life to representing the African continent on the global stage. Since his soundtrack on the world-famous Disney movie, The Lion King, back in 1994, his name has become a force to be reckoned with. Thirty years later, he is the only composer returning to the Grammy Award-winning animation’s prequel, Mufasa: The Lion King, which is set for a grand worldwide release in December. Independent Media Lifestyle caught up with the multi-media personality, who is currently working between Los Angeles and London, to share insights on his role in the much-anticipated upcoming Disney prequel. “The music in Mufasa: The Lion King is different and very special, the first thing I wrote became the very beginning of the movie,…

SOUTH Africa has a long list of talented designers who never disappoint with their craftsmanship, Palesa Mokubung is one of them. Launched in 2004, Mantsho is her womenswear brand that caters for sophisticated and fashion-forward women. With 20 years in the industry, Mokubung has a long list of accolades and these are some of our favourites. Becoming the first African designer to collaborate with H&M In 2018, Mantsho made history when Mokubung became the first African brand to collaborate with Swedish retailer H&M. The elegant collection that celebrated the vibrancy of Africa with modern and edgy designs was available in H&M flagship stores across the world. “This is my love letter to the world from Africa,” said Mokubung at the time. “I hope customers around the world will enjoy this…

African cuisine is splashed with various influences, ingredients, and inspirations. But, as with much of history, the contributions of some groups are under-appreciated, or overlooked. Over the last few years, Africa has steadily grown in people going vegan. While it is true that many African cuisines have a strong tradition of meat-centric dishes, there is a delightful surprise awaiting vegans who venture to the continent. Even chefs like Nicola Kagoro, known as Chef Cola, who is on a mission to make veganism accessible in Africa. In 2016, Kagoro founded African Vegan on a Budget, inspired by her growth in the culinary industry and her mission to inspire people to follow healthy vegan and plant-based diets. One of her primary aims is to spread awareness of vegan culture across Africa and…