a miracle in the air
For nearly a billion years, ozone molecules in the atmosphere have protected life on Earth from the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays. Over the past 60 years man’s activities have contributed to a thinning of this protective layer, but ozone continues to do its healing job. Now, its power is being harnessed.
WORDS ATHANE SCHOLTZ
PHOTOGRAPHY MELANIE MARÉ
the sweet success of honey-bush
An indigenous, hardy plant of the Western and Eastern Cape floral kingdom, honeybush is taking the world by storm for its health benefits and sweet taste when brewed as a tea. Billed
a cancer fighter, this caffeine-free, natural product packs in punch in a world that is becoming increasingly health-conscious.
WORDS ATHANE SCHOLTZ
PHOTOGRAPHY COLIN STEPHENSON/CREATE PHOTOGRAPHY
sun, surf and a bubbly route
There’s some new flavours in Plett, much to the excitement of the former polo capital’s mink and manure set. Up to 20 farms are now planted with vineyards and a number of intimate tasting rooms have opened on for intrepid wine lovers.
WORDS MARLIZA VAN DEN BERG
PHOTOGRAPHY GLENN MURRAY
turning challenge into opportunity
A deal that has become legendary in shoe retailing circles led to the founding of a branded footwear empire which will soon be expanding to the rest of Africa.
WORDS ATHANE SCHOLTZ
PHOTOGRAPHY COLIN STEPHENSON/CREATE PHOTOGRAPHY
flying high
A young Knysna entrepreneur is making waves in the international media production world
WORDS MELISSA REITZ
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF MOTION PIXEL
turning challenge into opportunity
A deal that has become legendary in shoe retailing circles led to the founding of a branded footwear empire which will soon be expanding to the rest of Africa.
flying high
A young Knysna entrepreneur is making waves in the international media production world with his revolutionary aerial camera support system, the SteadiDrone.
cashing in on knowledge
The Garden Route has traditionally sustained itself mainly through tourism, but this is no longer enough, says a George academic who believes a ‘knowledge economy’ could reverse the area’s economic slump.
WORDS NICKY WILLEMSE & JANINE OELOFSE
PHOTOGRAPHY COLIN STEPHENSON/CREATE PHOTOGRAPHY
port, the ultimate winter drink
Think port and two things come to mind: cold winter nights and Calitzdorp, where cousins Boets and Carel Nel have reaped enough awards to put the charming Klein Karoo town firmly on the map as the port capital of South Africa.
WORDS MARLIZA VAN DEN BERG
PHOTOGRAPHY BOPLAAS & DE KRANS
ultimate altruism
Voluntourism is one of the fastest growing travel sectors in South Africa, and in the Garden Route hundreds of volunteers from across the globe are getting their hands dirty for the greater good.
WORDS Athane Scholtz
PHOTOGRAPHY Melanie Marè
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