Easter Feasts & Culinary Fireworks!Meet Melusi Twala  SA’s Plant-Based Chef of the Year 2024This Easter long weekend, while many of us are gathering around tables to break hot cross buns, serve up pickled fish, and indulge in classic roast lamb or veggie bakes, there’s a culinary star redefining what Easter and every other meal can look like. Say hello to Chef Melusi Twala, the SA’s Plant-Based Chef of the Year 2024 and the creative force behind the exquisite Keystone Bistro at the Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch. We speak to Chef Melusi Twala.

Easter Feasts &amp; Culinary Fireworks!Meet Melusi Twala&nbsp; SA&rsquo;s Plant-Based Chef of the Year 2024This Easter long weekend, while many of us are gathering around tables to break hot cross buns, serve up pickled fish, and indulge in classic roast lamb or veggie bakes, there&rsquo;s a culinary star redefining what Easter and every other meal can look like. Say hello to Chef Melusi Twala, the SA&rsquo;s Plant-Based Chef of the Year 2024 and the creative force behind the exquisite Keystone Bistro at the Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch. We speak to Chef Melusi Twala.

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To foodie of the week with Chef Melusi Twala on Easter dishes

From crunching numbers to closing deals, Sino Ilunga has made one of the most remarkable career shifts in the South African automotive industry. In just twelve months, she went from Financial Manager to one of the country’s top national Sales Executives, selling over 174 cars in her first year. With a National Diploma in Accounting from the University of Johannesburg and an Advanced Diploma in Business Management from Mancosa, where she graduated cum laude, Sino has blended her financial expertise with a keen understanding of buyer behavior.
Her performance earned her the first-ever CEO national award for trailblazers in sales in 2024, a rare feat for a young woman thriving in a male-dominated space. Relaunched in March 2025 after an overwhelming early response, it has already generated over 200 submissions, with visitor numbers climbing past 2,700. For her, the future of automotive is digital, seamless and built on meaningful relationships between people. She joins us

From crunching numbers to closing deals, Sino Ilunga&nbsp;has made one of the most remarkable career shifts in the South African automotive industry. In just twelve months, she went from Financial Manager to one of the country&rsquo;s top national Sales Executives, selling over 174 cars in her first year. With a National Diploma in Accounting from the University of Johannesburg and an Advanced Diploma in Business Management from Mancosa, where she graduated cum laude, Sino has blended her financial expertise with a keen understanding of buyer behavior. Her performance earned her the first-ever CEO national award for trailblazers in sales in 2024, a rare feat for a young woman thriving in a male-dominated space. Relaunched in March 2025 after an overwhelming early response, it has already generated over 200 submissions, with visitor numbers climbing past 2,700. For her, the&nbsp;future of automotive is digital, seamless and built on meaningful relationships between people. She joins us

Sino Ilunga future of automotive in the digital age

The Wellness Collective Summit 2025, hosted by WomenCan at Pere House in Johannesburg, brought together over 250 healthcare experts, business leaders and policy-makers to tackle one pressing issue: how to protect public health through science-led harm reduction strategies. The discussions explored ways to reduce the dangers linked to tobacco use, alcohol abuse, lifestyle diseases and the social pressures that worsen poor health outcomes. Experts called for practical, evidence-based solutions that empower South Africans to make informed choices about their well-being.
Speakers also addressed the need for safer skincare products, healthier food options, and stronger action on substance abuse. From Clover’s lactose-free innovations to warnings about harmful cosmetics, the message was clear that collaboration between government, industry and civil society is key. Mental health, regulation as well as public education all emerged as central themes, with calls for policies rooted in science and real-life experiences. To further unpack we are joined by Buhle Binta, Head of Scientific Engagement for Sub-Saharan Africa at Philip Morris International (PMI)

The Wellness Collective Summit&nbsp;2025, hosted by WomenCan at Pere House in Johannesburg, brought together over 250 healthcare experts, business leaders and policy-makers to tackle one pressing issue: how to&nbsp;protect public health through science-led harm reduction strategies. The discussions explored ways to reduce the dangers linked to tobacco use, alcohol abuse, lifestyle diseases and the social pressures that worsen poor health outcomes. Experts called for practical, evidence-based solutions that empower South Africans to make informed choices about their well-being. Speakers also addressed the need for safer skincare products, healthier food options, and stronger action on substance abuse. From Clover&rsquo;s lactose-free innovations to warnings about harmful cosmetics, the message was clear that collaboration between government, industry and civil society is key. Mental health, regulation as well as public education all emerged as central themes, with calls for policies rooted in science and real-life experiences. To further unpack we are joined by Buhle Binta, Head of Scientific Engagement for Sub-Saharan Africa at Philip Morris International (PMI)

The Wellness Collective Summit  calls for protection of public health through science-led harm reduction strategies

What if all it took to change the course of a young person’s life was one conversation? In South Africa, millions of youth have the skills and ambition to succeed but lack access to networks and opportunities that can open doors. Umuzi’s 1, 2, 3 Mentorship Drive offers a simple way for professionals to help bridge that gap by sharing their time, experience and connections in just two short conversations that can lead to life-changing actions.
Whether it is offering feedback on a CV, helping with interview preparation, or making an introduction, every small gesture can have a lasting impact. There is no long-term commitment, just a chance to give practical guidance and real access to someone who needs it most. By stepping in as a mentor, you can be the link between potential and opportunity, helping to shape a future that may otherwise remain out of reach. To further unpack we are joined by Fiona Tabraham, Executive Director of the Experience Lab at Umuzi

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What if all it took to change the course of a young person&rsquo;s life was one conversation? In South Africa, millions of youth have the skills and ambition to succeed but lack access to networks and opportunities that can open doors. Umuzi&rsquo;s 1, 2, 3 Mentorship Drive offers a simple way for professionals to help bridge that gap by sharing their time, experience and connections in just two short conversations that can lead to life-changing actions. Whether it is offering feedback on a CV, helping with interview preparation, or making an introduction, every small gesture can have a lasting impact. There is no long-term commitment, just a chance to give practical guidance and real access to someone who needs it most. By stepping in as a mentor, you can be the link between potential and opportunity, helping to shape a future that may otherwise remain out of reach. To further unpack we are joined by Fiona Tabraham, Executive Director of the Experience Lab at Umuzi
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