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23-year-old Sipho Phakathi​ was born and raised in Hillbrow, Johannesburg. A self-taught illustrator, and fashion designer. In 2012 Phakathi launched an international fashion brand called Favelo. Due to tuition fees being expensive Sipho says he never had any formal training nor studied at a professional institution. He learned everything he knows about fashion through his every day experiences and on the ground interaction. His fashion career began when he worked […]

We often talk about having an overly generous partner and how this comes with its pros and cons. But what are the thoughts when it comes to dealing with a strict and overbearing partner. Do you prefer to have a partner that practically calculates your every move for you or are you that partner? Psychologist Dr Better elaborated on this from a medical and psychological perspective on #KrunchWithKhutso Podcast stream […]

Self-love, body positivity and self-acceptance are a global focus but rarely does one zoom in on diseases, especially the incurable kind, that could easily affect ones outlook on life. Vitiligo is a disease that causes the loss of skin colour in “blotches.” It is a rare disorder, affecting between 0.5 percent and 1 percent of the population worldwide. The condition may be more noticeable in dark-skinned people but it actually […]

From previously disadvantaged, to Little Brown, to finally becoming the legendary creative that he is. A comedian, filmmaker and businessman… In-studio, for #OldSchoolHangout, YMornings had funny man, David Kau, chatting about how he built his empire, his longevity in business as well as how he continues to push boundaries in the entertainment industry. Kau’s position in the comedy and entertainment industry has been greatly impacted by the likes of Trevor […]

The 31st of October is observed in most countries as Halloween – a day dedicated to utter spookiness. However, it isn't celebrated in South Africa as much as it should be. There are a few factors that could be the reasons behind Halloween not being as big of a phenomenon in SA as it is in the rest of the world. The most prominent being safety. The fun of Halloween, apart […]

With the new year fast approaching, it is only fair for one to be equipped with the necessary financial knowledge to begin the year on a good note. Many enter into retail accounts, credit cards and even vehicle financing. At the same time, many don't realise the unforseen and unacknowledged debt attached to these accounts. Prescribed debt is, in short, “old debt”, that has not been acknowledged over a period […]

#OnTheGround with Cyril Zuma Photography law and photo rights have become a big deal of late. Almost everyone has a camera in their pockets all the time and most love to capture their surroundings. On #TheBestDrive DJ Sabby and Tshepi spoke to a photographer and a founder of iStockAfrica about the laws in photography. Cyril Zuma speaks more and takes us through the photography laws. Podcast stream by Fabrik.fm

One’s hometown represents origin & comfort. But, can you outgrow it? Or enrich it? You may feel that your hometown limits you because of lack of facilities or opportunities to grow. This may even lead to you leaving home to “chase your dreams” or aspirations. However, you also may remain in your hometown and find a way to enrich it using the available facilities. The Shakedown’s Nia Brown and Mthaux dug into this conversation […]