The power of the female gaze, pickles that preserve heritage, and 18 tables for Madiba

This week in Beautiful News, creativity leads. Reynhardt Smit. The musician who defied doctors’ expectations. Ollie de Wit. The designer making furniture with historical significance. Amy Braaf. The photographer reframing the representation of women on screen. Janene Malherbe. The Ceres local basking in Eselfontein’s fruitful history. Thabo Dube. The craftsman carrying hope with his handmade bags. Amina Abrahams. The entrepreneur who found success in a pickle. This is Beautiful News.

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The power of the female gaze, pickles that preserve heritage, and 18 tables for Madiba

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The power of the female gaze, pickles that preserve heritage, and 18 tables for Madiba

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