29 Nov
On 19 November we celebrated International Men’s Day and the 2024 theme was “Positive Male Role Models.” For many children, their parents are their first role models – showing them how to move through life and influencing their habits and behaviour and, for men, their fathers often play a crucial role in this. However, in
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30 Oct
October is Mental Health Awareness Month, and for this month’s feature, we had the opportunity to meet with New Business Developer Reece Carstens from Community Keepers, an NGO that establishes psychosocial support at 89 low-income schools in South Africa by providing counselling within the schools. Carstens started as a counsellor at Community Keepers, contributing to
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30 Sep
In September we celebrate Heritage Day and the rich cultures of our nation. A celebration cannot be held without remembering the intricacies that weaved South Africa as we know it today and acknowledging the reality of our country in 2024. South Africa is a country of hardships and hopes with a magnetic attraction to that
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26 Aug
In a world where access to education can shape destinies, support for gaining these opportunities is important. However, for many young people barriers within the application process can lead to them choosing the wrong courses or not applying at all, perpetuating the generational curse of not pursuing higher education. Inspired by this pressing challenge that
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26 Jul
The Barista Battle is a celebration of skill, but sometimes, the stories behind the competitors are even more inspiring. Shalom Chikanya, champion of the CoffeeMM Academy Barista Battle Season Two: Local Love isn’t just a master of coffee skills. His journey is a testament to the transformative power of passion, community and the unexpected places
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18 Jul
The smell of freshly brewed coffee and the sound of grinding coffee beans are about to take center stage at the much anticipated “Barista Battle” Season 2: Local Love! This prestigious event, hosted by CoffeeMM at the CoCreate Hub in Stellenbosch, will see select local baristas put their coffee skills to the test in three
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28 Jun
Are you a barista who lives and breathes creating exceptional coffee experiences? Do you dream of showcasing your skills and creativity on a local, national, or even global stage? Buckle up, because the upcoming Barista Battle is brewing up a storm! This premier competition is the ultimate playground for baristas to demonstrate their expertise, creativity,
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21 Jun
Every year on June 16th, South Africa commemorates Youth Day, a national holiday honouring the Soweto Uprising of 1976. This pivotal moment in history saw brave young students taking a stand against an unequal education system. On June 16th, peaceful protests turned violent as police opened fire on unarmed students. Twelve-year-old Hector Pieterson was among
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29 May
May is Africa Month! Established in 1963 to mark the founding of the Organisation of African Unity, Africa Month is a time to honour unity and collaboration across African nations. We sat down with Maikeleng Ledimo – entrepreneur and founder of Leruo Nursing Services and also a mother – to chat about her journey, her
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22 May
May is Africa Month, a time to celebrate the continent’s rich heritage, vibrant cultures, unity and of course, its incredible coffee! Here at CoffeeMM, we’re passionate about both delicious coffee and ethical sourcing practices for our coffee beans. This Africa Month, we’re combining these passions through our advocating for empowering small-scale African coffee farmers and
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