TWENTYFOUR MAG | Transform TWENTYFOUR MAG , August 2024 Dear Reader, Welcome to our transformative issue, a vivid tapestry of stories, ideas, and personal journeys that resonate with our dynamic lifestyles. We invite you to explore the world of renowned artist and sculptor Porky Hefer. He challenges the conventional, turning everyday materials into stunning expressions of change.
His creativity inspires us to embrace new perspectives and innovations. Explore the Babanango Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, a prime example of how land can be transformed to preserve cultural history and wildlife. This reserve protects the environment and offers a promising future for local communities, showcasing sustainable development that harmonises with tradition and nature.
Discover Moedi Wines, a black female-owned brand established by businesswoman and philanthropist Lesego Serolong Holzapfel. Lesego's journey from orphan to international philanthropist using wine for social impact is truly inspiring. YOU MIGHT LIKE: TWENTYFOUR MAG | Sustain We take a look at a study that shows that women are increasingly shaping the global wealth landscape, adding more to the wealth pool each year and driving economic growth through entrepreneurship, longevity, and professional careers.
This issue also features the latest high-end SUV innovation and insights into travelling with larger families, ensuring comfort and style. In the midst of our busy lives, this issue invites you to consider the importance of pausing to truly engage with the world around us. Embracing transformation often requires courage and the willingness to step outside our comfort zones.
Reflect on your own experiences of transformation and the bravery it takes to make those changes. Thank you for joining us on this journey of exploration and change. Here's to embracing transformation, the courage it demands, and the time well spent in pursuit of our best lives.
TwentyFour Mag Editor, Mpho Raborife From orphan to changemaker: Lesego Holzapfel's journey through wine and honey by Daléne Fourie Moedi Wines is a black female-owned wine brand established by businesswoman and philanthropist Lesego Serolong Holzapfel in collaboration with two established producers in the Swartland and Franschhoek. Lesego’s background and journey as an orphan from Mafikeng to an international businesswoman and philanthropist who has brought her skills, network, and initiative back to South Africa is an inspiring tale of using wine as a tool to effect social impact. Her unique business model donates 5% of proceeds to Bee Loved Honey, her Bokamoso Brand, an initiative to establish economic empowerment and environmental renewal in disadvantaged South African communities, and 5% to her and her American husband Neil Holzapfel’s charity, Raise the Children.
Babanango Reserve: Pioneering community-led conservation in KwaZulu-Natal by Lameez Omarjee The Babanango Game Reserve is in Zululand, three and a half hours north of Durban. It spans 20,000 hectares of mostly (nearly 75%) community-owned land, along with that of a private investor. It has been described as a project of passion for conserving African nature.
Apart from the communities being trustees that benefit directly through the lease agreement for the land, the reserve has also provided employment opportunities, whether it be building fences and other infrastructure, maintenance on the reserve, or working as rangers to provide security and other tourism-related jobs. Unleash Elegance: South Africa's top luxury SUVs for the ultimate drive by Janine Van Post Luxury SUVs have long been used not for their off-roading capabilities but more as a statement of class. Just like bakkies have always been known as reliable workhorses, these days, they’ve become lifestyle vehicles and comfortable daily drives.
Today's exotic SUVs have exceptional comfort and luxury features, which garner much more attention than their very capable off-road prowess. Luxity: Transforming the luxury resale market with a sustainable twist by Phumi Ramalepe The market for second-hand luxury goods is on the rise, driven by various factors, including sustainability, evolving consumer trends, and the practicality of reselling high-value items. At the forefront of this business model is Luxity, a popular South African e-commerce platform that has redefined the second-hand luxury market and the practice of investing in second-hand goods.
The birth of Luxity dates back almost 10 years, and was sparked by a personal challenge faced by a friend of the founders, Luke Calitz and Michael Zahariev who was emigrating and needed to sell over 40 of her collection of Louis Vuitton handbags but was hesitant to use unverified sites due to safety and authenticity concerns. Reinventing Frederik – South African architect turns vegan chef in Lucerne by TwentyFour Mag Nestled on the shores of the Vierwaldstättersee, or Lake Lucerne, and surrounded by the Swiss Alps, the city of Lucerne is chocolate-box pretty. Swans glide on the lake, yachts sail by, and folks enjoy beers in the sun on the banks of the Reuss river.
It’s in this charming city that South African Frederik Labuschagne and his family have settled. What does a University of Pretoria architecture graduate and a vegan chef and restaurateur based in the Swiss heartland have in common? The answer is Frederik. Porky Hefer: Crafting magic with life-sized animal art by Phumi Ramalepe In the creative world of art and design, few names today conjure as much intrigue and awe as Porky Hefer.
Born Willem Hefer in South Africa in 1968, this world-renowned artist and sculptor has carved a niche for himself by creating larger-than-life, quirky furniture pieces that merge functionality with playfulness in a way that is as unique as his name. Known for his gigantic, ceiling-suspended animal and nest-like creations, Hefer’s work invites viewers into a world where their imagination is encouraged to run wild. READ MORE: A Van Cleef & Arpels store, which is in the Richemont stable.
Photo: Richemont Richemont sees slight rise in jewellery sales despite China drop : Richemont posted a slight rise in sales in the first quarter as solid results from its jewellery brands offset declines from China and its luxury watchmakers. SA malls to get 'Rolex boutiques' despite local office closure : Rolex says it is committed to strengthening its retail presence in South Africa, despite the closure of its local affiliate office this month. Luxury cars go green: South Africa embraces sustainable and cruelty-free vehicles amid safety and performance needs : The safety and technology of luxury cars have an authentic purpose in South Africa – public transport will never deliver you to the best venues and luxury experiences because of issues with security and convenience.
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