Big dreams lead to big things

Big dreams lead to big things

As a little boy Trevor Romain would lie on his bed in their Orange Grove, Johannesburg, home and dream of writing children’s books. His love of reading was infused by his grade three teacher, Mrs Barry, whose Friday afternoon reading sessions helped him escape his reality of being bullied. And even though Trevor was dyslexic and suffered from ADD (attention deficit disorder), he chased his dream and has become a world-renowned, best-selling, award-winning storyteller, author, photographer and keynote speaker. 
Saffa Mag virtually caught up with Trevor who lives in Hawaii.

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A new lease on life for Riaan and Michelle

A new lease on life for Riaan and Michelle

Riaan and Michele Garforth-Venter were one of South Africa’s golden celebrity couples. As a television presenter on Top Billing in the ’90s, Michelle showcased the best venues, social events and tourism destinations South Africa had to offer, while Riaan became famous as the DIY-specialist on Die Nutsman.

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Bring a taste of SA into your backyard

Bring a taste of SA into your backyard

BRING A TASTE OF SA INTO YOUR BACKYARDWhen you mention South Africa, you immediately think about, and yearn for, the outdoors and of course a braai. Irrespective of your background, we South African’s all love gathering around our fires, braaing a sizzling steak,...

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Carla Bosch: A fearless artist

Carla Bosch: A fearless artist

The first artwork Carla Bosch ever sold, to a teacher at her school, was a beautiful landscape painting of cosmos in overcast weather. Little did she know then that her name would one day rank among the top artists in the world.

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