‘Spotlight’ Archives
Michelle Adelle Pienaar »
NiM: Tell us about your creative process MAP: From the day I picked up a pencil, there was a certain kind of magic to the feel I experienced with the pencil being in my hand. I don't like painting, nor pens or other mediums. I suppose being a person that has always been fascinated with people and how they work or think, the human [...]
Find Balance Between Work and Home »
Let’s put things in perspective: Complete balance is impossible. I’m talking about the fantasy where everyone is happy, everything is done perfectly and everything runs like clockwork. That’s not going to happen, sweetheart. (more...)
Pledge Defiance »
One of the most brutal things to ever come out of Durban, Pledge Defiance (formerly known as Creophagus) has carved a name for itself in the metal scene as a force to be reckoned with. As it stands, they already have a repertoire of music videos, limited edition EPs, a DVD of their gigs around KwaZulu Natal (and maybe even plans for another DVD [...]
Sand and Sun in a Day of Fun »
Being on a snowboard and between miles and miles of earth covered in white snow is one thing. Being in the lonesome, vastly open desert, board strapped under your feet, cruising down some of the biggest heaps of sand in the world is another, entirely different experience. And one which could turn a holiday into an unforgettable adventure. [...]
Super 14 Rugby »
With the Sharks having lost the services of flyhalf Juan Hernandez due to a long-term back injury it will be interesting to see who Coach John Plumtree favors for the number 10 jersey. (more...)
Local Talent »
After recently sifting through the bile-inducing CD collection at a popular music outlet I have come to the realisation that many of the best artists/bands in the country do not have commercially available albums (yet?) I have also come to the conclusion that KZN features some of the most outrageously talented signed and unsigned performers in [...]
Pixie Bennett »
The proverbial saying ‘dynamite comes in small packages’ has never been more accurate – especially not when the dynamite in question is a dazzling, petite blonde by the name of Pixie Bennett. Probably best known as the spunky top 10 finalist in season VI of Idols South Africa, Pixie has captured the hearts of the nation with her [...]
Five Steps to a Phenomenal Family »
A tight family unit has never been more important. Teenage pregnancy, drug and alcohol abuse and numerous other factors which tempt even the bravest amongst us to hide our children in a basement until they turn 21, make the job of parenting even more overwhelming and important. Photo Source (more...)
Hairstyles: 2010 »
2010’s hairstyle trends feature an array of new looks as well as some reworked and evolved blasts from the past. Plaited and braided hair has proved to be very popular on the catwalks of late with the fish plait set to be 2010’s take on the simple pony tail. Photo Source (more...)
