Too often, in many of our communities, drug dealers and gangsters are viewed as role models. Yet the reality is that many of them cannot even walk freely in certain areas without fearing for their lives. Others leave a trail of destruction, tearing families apart and fueling addiction by selling drugs. These are not the…
Accord Creative Works is a creative and expressive initiative founded by Michelle van Staden Abrahams, a retired nurse, widow, mother, mosaic artist, and author from Steenberg, Cape Town. Rooted in the philosophy of restoration, the venture was born from the belief that broken pieces, whether in art, life, or personal experience, can be transformed into…
At 47, Charlene Elliot from Wellington has built a life defined not by circumstance, but by conscious choice. As a leader, activist, pageant finalist, and community leader, she represents resilience in action. Her journey is not one of overnight success, but of steady rebuilding after loss, hardship, and deeply personal challenges and a commitment to…
As evidenced by his recently published book, pastor Michael Adams has shown that with sheer commitment and having clear goals, success in any endeavor is achievable. Writing a book once seemed like a distant dream for him, often postponed, but the moment he, along with his family, friends, and church community, had been eagerly anticipating…
Tanisha Abrahams, a 28-year-old resident of Calitzdorp, underwent a transformative experience when she became pregnant while in grade 11. She was determined not to let her earlier choices define her future and today, she serves as a beacon of hope to young people in her community. After the birth of her child, Tyrell, she faced…
Hailing from Atlantis, Jorgina Reyzana Heugh founder of the beauty brand Adore Her By G, has shown that it is possible to flourish where you are planted.The 32-year-old has recently attracted significant media attention, particularly following her receipt of prestigious accolades such as the Finalist Goodhope FM Warrior Women Excellence Entrepreneurship Award and the 100…
Embracing her heritage Vigit Magazine recently spoke with Khai Barnard Khowa, a 46-year-old resident of Brackenfell, who is passionately embracing her newfound connection to the San culture. Kai is a social entrepreneur dedicated to food sovereignty, with a focus on advancing Khoi-San businesses, heritage, and sustainable health practices. Raised in the Cape Flats, particularly in…
There’s a popular saying that if you love what you do, it won’t feel like work at all. This rings especially true for Evelyn de Lange and Isodene De Bruin, two women who have truly embraced their passion for hat designing.Both Evelyn and Isodene stumbled upon their love for this craft later in life, proving…
While many talk about the issues in their communities, only a few individuals take action to create positive change. One such individual is Peter Miller, dedicated to helping at-risk youth, as well as those affected by crime and substance abuse. Peter has recently trained about 100 individuals from Atlantis, Willowmore, and Murraysburg to become…
Njabulo Zulu, an 18-year-old in her final year of high school, is wholeheartedly engaging with life through her altruistic nature. She has accomplished feats that many adults only aspire to, including authoring a book, hosting a teen talk show on Soweto TV, and spearheading an anti-bullying campaign and more. The young activist and student from…
