https://atzramathesele.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Atlehang RamatheseleenWed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://clicks.co.za/beauty-blog/article-view/5-animal-by-products-commonly-found-in-beauty-products?srsltid=AfmBOopVAwUPkFEleWXLlUR8FgM4gH_C42iUpY79jYylGoVXqRXiEQ10If a product has been certified by local organisation Beauty Without Cruelty or international body Leaping Bunny as cruelty free, but contains animal derivatives, it means that while the materials may have been extracted from an animal, the animal was not harmed in its production. It also means that neither the product nor the ingredients were tested on animals.  Toni Brockhoven, Chairperson of animal rights organisation Beauty Without Cruelty, advises which animal by-products we may find in ou...Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://clicks.co.za/beauty-blog/article-view/5-animal-by-products-commonly-found-in-beauty-products?srsltid=AfmBOopVAwUPkFEleWXLlUR8FgM4gH_C42iUpY79jYylGoVXqRXiEQ10https://clicks.co.za/beauty-blog/article-view/common-clean-beauty-terms-explained?srsltid=AfmBOoquDnxdbaiOPeCDN4PkVg6SpBsfEjAVv8HACkSyMcsuokFA5d5nBeauty consumers are becoming more conscious of how their skincare products and cosmetics are made.  According to beauty editor Lauren Nicoll, the clean beauty movement centres around conscious consumerism. Part of this is becoming more aware of the ingredients used to create your beauty favourites, so that consumers can be better informed about what they are putting on and in their bodies.  Clean beauty brands tend to contain ingredients that are less harmful to people as well as the environm...Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://clicks.co.za/beauty-blog/article-view/common-clean-beauty-terms-explained?srsltid=AfmBOoquDnxdbaiOPeCDN4PkVg6SpBsfEjAVv8HACkSyMcsuokFA5d5nhttps://clicks.co.za/beauty-blog/article-view/the-benefits-of-diluted-apple-cider-vinegar-for-your-hairAs consumers grow increasingly concerned with what goes into their hair and beauty products, many are reaching for more natural products from their pantries. If you want to maintain bouncy and beautiful curls, or give your natural hair some extra love and sheen, apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a nifty staple to keep on your bathroom counter. Made from fermented, crushed apples and added bacteria, apple cider vinegar is an acetic acid. The active compound in it, coupled with “mother”, the name of a...Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://clicks.co.za/beauty-blog/article-view/the-benefits-of-diluted-apple-cider-vinegar-for-your-hairhttps://sanlam.storystackr.co.za/engage-issue12#10Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://sanlam.storystackr.co.za/engage-issue12#10https://yourneighbourhood.co.za/digital/mag/backroom-boom/The township property market is very much alive with keen interest in everything from residential to commercial real estate. Investing in backrooms is especially popular and lucrative as a first step on the property ladder WORDS: ATLEHANG RAMATHESELE – IMAGES: GETTY IMAGES & SOURCED T ownships have a specific vibrancy about them – its effervescent lifestyle and culture create a hub for community, lively subcultures, food, art, family and music. While township...Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://yourneighbourhood.co.za/digital/mag/backroom-boom/https://everythingproperty.co.za/ynbh-digital/mag/buying-new/While some people opt to build their homes, it can be quite an administration-intensive process with unforeseen costs and delays. This is why others are opting to buy off plan, whether it is for a free-standing home or a unit in a complex, because you can enjoy the flexibility and savings with less of the administrative headaches. In a nutshell, when you buy a plot‑and-plan in a new development, you can make a selection from something that’s at least in the realm of what you want, but don’t hav...Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://everythingproperty.co.za/ynbh-digital/mag/buying-new/https://yourneighbourhood.co.za/digital/mag/going-going-gone-online/It may be a common misconception that auctions focus solely on foreclosures and are largely about commercial property, but they actually serve a much broader purpose and more consumers are actively participating. More homebuyers, who have already become used to searching for potential properties digitally, are finding that online property auctions are a safe and easy way to make a purchase. Online auctions in particular offer a myriad of benefits for buyers. “You can bid anywhere, anytime, anyh...Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://yourneighbourhood.co.za/digital/mag/going-going-gone-online/https://everythingproperty.co.za/homefront/digital/changing-the-game/Enjoying a successful year, including 15 active developments currently for sale and a few more in the pipeline due to launch later this year – Craft Homes offers a vast range of developments, their most common being two to four-bedroom duplex homes in sectional title properties in a range of great areas at affordable prices. These turnkey property developers have been making a tremendous impact and this is largely due to keeping a close eye on the market. Jessica Cabanita, Marketing Manager for...Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://everythingproperty.co.za/homefront/digital/changing-the-game/https://clicks.co.za/beauty-blog/article-view/3-reasons-why-you-should-use-a-silk-bonnet?srsltid=AfmBOopcsvWy5JjPAeHQ_qArBZEosuhSwP_CgIx2lUBxOdW4g8bQERu9While just the feeling after putting on a soft silk or satin bonnet before you climb into bed is already quite alluring, there are several other compelling reasons why a bonnet should be your best friend.  Suitable for all hair types but especially beneficial if you have curly, natural 4C, afro, coily or textured hair, hair bonnets help lock in moisture, fight frizz and protect your hair - all while you’re getting your beauty sleep. Read on to find out how. Moving around restlessly in your sle...Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://clicks.co.za/beauty-blog/article-view/3-reasons-why-you-should-use-a-silk-bonnet?srsltid=AfmBOopcsvWy5JjPAeHQ_qArBZEosuhSwP_CgIx2lUBxOdW4g8bQERu9https://everythingproperty.co.za/homefront/digital/great-expectations/1. Select an apartment From compact hotel-style rooms to sprawling penthouses. 2. Add a furniture package Choose from a carefully curated collection of timeless, sophisticated furnishings for your apartment. 3. Purchase the apartment This can be done via a bond or bank guarantee. 4. Sign the four-year lease agreement This guarantees four years’ rental income on your apartment. 5. Watch your investment grow Receive monthly instalments of rental income to offset the purchase. 1. Select an apartme...Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://everythingproperty.co.za/homefront/digital/great-expectations/https://cfo.co.za/articles/women-of-the-future-on-how-to-innovate-to-dominate/2023’s award winners for CFO, CHRO, and CIO Awards respectively, were immersed in dynamic and robust conversation as part of a distinguished panel discussion at the 9th Annual Executive Women’s Event.In an engaging panel at the 9th Annual Executive Women’s Event, top women executives discussed innovation, diversity and the unique challenges women face in the C-suite. In an insightful panel discussion spearheaded by CFO South Africa’s content producer Jacqueline Maphala, Aneshree Naidoo, CFO at...Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://cfo.co.za/articles/women-of-the-future-on-how-to-innovate-to-dominate/https://cio-sa.co.za/articles/boardroom-notes-women-executives-share-key-insights-for-excelling-in-the-c-suite/The 9th Annual Executive Women’s Dinner fireside chat reinforced the importance of fairness in the hiring process, maintaining principles, and doing what’s right, even when no one is looking.At a recent Women’s Dinner fireside chat, participants explored the myriad challenges women face at the C-suite level, alongside strategies for uplifting each other. Central to the discussion was understanding what it means to harness the seismic power of leadership and cultivate the next generation of women...Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://cio-sa.co.za/articles/boardroom-notes-women-executives-share-key-insights-for-excelling-in-the-c-suite/https://chro.co.za/articles/the-rise-of-the-greats-sparks-transformation-in-workplace/The post-Covid landscape has changed the world of work significantly, as companies adapt to the Great Resignation, Great Reawakening, Great Reshuffle and Great Unretirement. It’s all the more prudent for HR strategies to evolve and adjust to The Greats. The world of work has undergone a staggering transformation in the last three years. The advent, survival and aftermath of the global pandemic has encouraged people to examine their prospects more and duly changed everything for employers and em...Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://chro.co.za/articles/the-rise-of-the-greats-sparks-transformation-in-workplace/https://chro.co.za/articles/the-genius-of-the-generation-gap/In part one of this article, a closer look at how as the digital era advances, older and younger generations collaborate, fostering multi-layered mentorship in the workplace.The benefit, dynamism and diversity of thought that encompasses a multi-generational workforce has resulted in more organisations embracing the concept. Many HR departments are therefore making a concerted effort to create age diverse teams and this is naturally fostering cross-generational mentorship and collaboration - res...Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://chro.co.za/articles/the-genius-of-the-generation-gap/https://cio-sa.co.za/articles/cybersecurity-be-the-hunter-not-the-prey/With remote working, an increase in ransomware attacks and the general uptick in digital transformation, cybersecurity is at the forefront of the tech conversation worldwide – and South Africa is no exception. According to Monique Hart, lead Solutions Engineer, Security SME at VMware SSA, South Africa has become a target of cybercrime due to law enforcement agencies being ill-equipped to detect and thwart it. This, coupled with underreporting of cybercrimes and companies not having the financ...Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://cio-sa.co.za/articles/cybersecurity-be-the-hunter-not-the-prey/https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/sebenza-live/2022-09-15-tourism-entrepreneurs-slowly-getting-back-on-their-feet/Tourism is a major contributor to South Africa’s GDP because this sector creates jobs and showcases the country to thousands of tourists throughout the year.The tourism sector is finally on recovery mode and entrepreneurs are eager to get back on track.Emmah Makutu and Ncebakazi Mkabane are tourism business owners that are happy their businesses survived lockdown restrictions.These two-woman entrepreneurs are ready to offer world class services to tourists. Makatu and Mkabane have businesses roo...Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/sebenza-live/2022-09-15-tourism-entrepreneurs-slowly-getting-back-on-their-feet/https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/sebenza-live/2022-09-15-tourism-entrepreneurs-slowly-getting-back-on-their-feet/Tourism is a major contributor to South Africa’s GDP because this sector creates jobs and showcases the country to thousands of tourists throughout the year.The tourism sector is finally on recovery mode and entrepreneurs are eager to get back on track.Emmah Makutu and Ncebakazi Mkabane are tourism business owners that are happy their businesses survived lockdown restrictions.These two-woman entrepreneurs are ready to offer world class services to tourists. Makatu and Mkabane have businesses roo...Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/sebenza-live/2022-09-15-tourism-entrepreneurs-slowly-getting-back-on-their-feet/https://cfo.co.za/articles/nico-esterhuizen-reveals-the-new-jam-international-forafrika/Nico Esterhuizen is palpably committed to the betterment of Africa and uses his role as chief financial officer of humanitarian aid and development organisation ForAfrika (the recently rebranded JAM International) to propel the vision of an Africa that thrives. ForAfrika is the largest indigenous NGO on the continent by way of staff, reach and turnover– operating in multiple countries and reaching 2.9 million people last year. With the shift in the profile and sentiment of donors, ForAfrika wa...Mon, 30 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://cfo.co.za/articles/nico-esterhuizen-reveals-the-new-jam-international-forafrika/https://yourneighbourhood.co.za/the-rise-of-green-living/As green living, building and design continue to take centre stage, eco estates and sustainable developments are becoming increasingly popular WORDS: ATLEHANG RAMATHESELE While the appetite for estate living is on a steady incline as people crave heightened security and a sense of community, the demand for green living in eco estates in particular is growing. This is partly due to rising environmental consciousness among homeowners and property investors. In a nutshell, eco developments encompa...Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://yourneighbourhood.co.za/the-rise-of-green-living/https://cfo.co.za/articles/cfo-jono-blignaut-creating-a-strong-financial-backbone-in-ikhokha/When Jono Blignaut first stepped into his role as CFO for iKhokha – a company focused on creating digital tools and innovative mobile solutions for South African entrepreneurs to run their SMEs effectively – he needed to build the finance team from the ground up. Now with a head count nearing 200 and rapidly scaling, iKhokha has developed financial capacity and has been enjoying exponential growth and sustainable cash flow for quite some time. Jono was quick to get involved with iKhokha when h...Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0100https://cfo.co.za/articles/cfo-jono-blignaut-creating-a-strong-financial-backbone-in-ikhokha/https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/2021-08-29-try-to-be-kinder-to-yourself-and-others--even-on-social-media/Have you noticed how often when someone asks us how we're doing, the words "I'm fine, thanks" tend to tumble out of our mouths? I guess it's because "I'm exhausted beyond comprehension and feel so depleted by the heaviness that surrounds me," doesn't quite roll off the tongue, does it? But in this current climate it seems that's how many of us feel... From World War 1 to present-day cosmopolitan South Africa and beyond, the Sunday Times has been a pillar in covering the stories that matter to yo...Sun, 29 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0100https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/2021-08-29-try-to-be-kinder-to-yourself-and-others--even-on-social-media/https://summercon.co.za/lifestyle-trends-and-property-in-south-africa/Chat to one of our sales executives and let us guide you on your property journey. Chat to one of our sales executives and let us guide you on your property journey.Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0100https://summercon.co.za/lifestyle-trends-and-property-in-south-africa/https://everythingproperty.co.za/how-has-the-pandemic-affected-the-bond-industry/Everything Property takes a look at how the pandemic has affected building bonds in South Africa. WORDS: ATLEHANG RAMATHESELE – PHOTOS: UNSPLASH AND ISTOCK The global pandemic and the aftermath of the varying lockdowns continues to shake up bond movement in SA in a myriad ways. With improved affordability for consumers across a range of economic brackets and brighter prospects for new entrants to the market, bond application and transaction volumes are up while the appetite of first-time buyers...Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100https://everythingproperty.co.za/how-has-the-pandemic-affected-the-bond-industry/https://chro.co.za/articles/weir-minerals-tshidi-anya-is-clear-about-what-she-wants-from-her-career/Tshidi Anya, Weir Minerals regional HR director: Africa & Middle East, is armed with a multi-faceted HR experience spanning more 20 years across an array of sectors, including government, oil and gas, chemicals and fast-moving consumer goods. She is currently settling into her new position while also pursuing her doctorate and working part-time as an executive coach. While this would seem overwhelming to most, Tshidi is no stranger to a mammoth challenge. She juggled various demanding senior po...Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://chro.co.za/articles/weir-minerals-tshidi-anya-is-clear-about-what-she-wants-from-her-career/https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/2020-12-27-the-leonardo-in-sandton-will-thrill-art-lovers-with-its-incredible-collection/I've always felt intimidated by people who have an appreciation for art. In between the murmurs of fancy jargon about brushstrokes and the uncanny ability to interpret the nuances of meaning within a blob of colour on a canvas — I've avoided it deliberately, content with being the layman I am.It was only until recently when I went on an art tour at The Leonardo that I realised how beautiful and accessible art could be.Already boasting the accolade for "tallest building in Africa", the newly erec...Sun, 27 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/2020-12-27-the-leonardo-in-sandton-will-thrill-art-lovers-with-its-incredible-collection/https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/health-and-sex/2020-12-20-the-festive-holidays-can-be-hellish-heres-how-to-handle-the-stress/Two years ago, I was doing my Christmas shopping in a crowded mall on the 24th of December (I know, I know) and was standing in a queue with a visibly stressed woman. She had finally rounded up her two small children after chasing them through the store wielding armfuls of gift-wrapping paper.I overheard her muttering, “Man! I hate the holidays!” and I remember giving her a supportive smile but not being able to fully commiserate.You see, I love the holiday season — particularly in a country as...Sun, 20 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/health-and-sex/2020-12-20-the-festive-holidays-can-be-hellish-heres-how-to-handle-the-stress/https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2020-11-08-the-apron-is-now-an-emblem-of-female-empowerment-thanks-to-the-monorap/The humble apron has gone through multiple phases over the years. Historically worn by a wide range of people including homemakers, tradespeople, fishmongers and the like, it has been everything from a practical kitchen item to a status symbol.Closer to home, I sometimes associate it with a loosely tied voorskoot that I watched my aunties and grandmothers don to mass-cater a family event. Images of nimble hands peeling carrots in bulk in a garage or a billowing cloud of scone flour swirling off...Sun, 08 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2020-11-08-the-apron-is-now-an-emblem-of-female-empowerment-thanks-to-the-monorap/https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/2020-10-04-greeting-people-post-lockdown-is-going-to-be-awkward-at-best/When South Africans opened their eyes on a recent Monday morning, they breathed a collective sigh of relief that lockdown level 1 was finally here.Even for someone like me, who generally took lockdown in their stride - albeit with a sprinkling of muttering "WTF?!" at random intervals - this whole thing has been rather draining.But, while I'm delighted to enjoy a semblance of normalcy, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't nervous.For some reason, many people are treating the easing of restrictions lik...Sun, 04 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0100https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/2020-10-04-greeting-people-post-lockdown-is-going-to-be-awkward-at-best/https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/2020-09-27-from-caps-to-crayons-kids-brands-up-the-ante-when-it-comes-to-inclusivity/"Diversity" and "inclusivity" continue to be buzzwords, but it's important to remember that their necessity isn't confined to creating safer workplaces and improving messaging in mainstream media. It begins by showing people from a young age that they matter. As the world slowly starts to process the tragic death of movie star Chadwick Boseman, who famously breathed life into black superhero Black Panther, the importance of representation resonates. This blockbuster character broke new ground as...Sun, 27 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0100https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/2020-09-27-from-caps-to-crayons-kids-brands-up-the-ante-when-it-comes-to-inclusivity/