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18 févr.
Destinations et voyages

Destinations et voyages

29 juin
Culture et société

Culture et société

28/11/2025
Culture et société

Culture et société

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Arts visuels

Arts visuels

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Forme et santé

Forme et santé

23 févr.
À but non lucratif

À but non lucratif

18 févr.

29 juin

Introducing Elela — Singita’s first property in the Okavango Delta

For years, Singita has dreamed of bringing its approach to conservation and hospitality to Botswana. That dream is now a reality. In this episode, we sit down with Rob Morrison, Elela’s Manager, Kemmonye Wright, Operations Manager for Singita Okavango Delta, and guide Nthophang ‘Tops’ Xani to tell the story of Elela, our first property in the Okavango Delta. From a 420,000-acre concession that shifts with the seasons to eight entirely private camps designed around freedom and flow, to a hub that invites guests into the heart of the ecosystem — Elela offers a unique and extraordinary experience. In this conversation, we explore the landscape, the experience, how Elela came to be, and what makes it unlike anything else in our collection of properties. We hope you enjoy. Browse Elela's webpage · Explore Singita's Okavango Delta concession · All you need to know about Elela · Useful sales tools and information on Elela · Check availability for Elela · Enquire about Elela · Singita website
15/09/2023

Searching for Sugarman - Stephen Segerman talks to Geniene Preston about Rodriguez

We all remember the days of Vinyl and stereo players that belted out the music of the day. Then in the 70's along came the establishment blues - Rodriguez. His lyrics made our parents wonder about our future and one day Stephen Segerman together with Malik, a Swede, went to go and find him. This is the story.... Read all about it in our current issue of SA Commuter international. The video is also available.
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Why We're Losing Each Other (and How We Come Back Together) | Charl Bassil

Rebuild shared experiences, brand responsibility, and "create the party". What happens when convenience quietly replaces connection? In our first episode of 2026, Sam Rockey speaks with Charl Bassil, the BBC’s first Chief Brand Officer, about what’s changed in the way we live, work, and belong. Charl argues we haven’t lost our need for connection — we’ve just been seduced by frictionless alternatives: streaming, scrolling, hyper-personalised feeds, and “social” platforms that deliver media with only a thin trace of social. Together they explore the BBC’s public-service role in a fragmented world — truth with no agenda, backing homegrown creativity, and bringing people together — and why shared cultural moments still matter for social cohesion. Charl also shares lessons from iconic global brands on balancing short-term growth with long-term brand equity, the power of aligning values with commercial reality, and why “care” and “kindness” aren’t soft words — they’re strategic. Plus: a moving story of how Charl built a Lebanese community in Cape Town from scratch, and the leadership principle at the heart of it all: don’t wait to be invited — create the party. Charl Bassil on The Leadership Enigma Podcast: Branding the Iconic · Charl Bassil on The Lead Creative: Banning Campaigns and Reimagining Brands · Bridging the Gap with Charl Bassil · Connect with Charl Bassil · Absolut Vodka music video: Khuli Chana: One Source · Website · LinkedIn · Follow on Instagram · Connect with Tracey Camilleri on LinkedIn · Connect with Sam Rockey on LinkedIn
18/01/2021

Reading Between the Lines: Language and Power

Tracey Camilleri Talks to Ben Morgan This episode was recorded just after the US election but has clear resonance for now as the inauguration of Joe Biden takes place. Tracey talks to poet, academic, essayist and writer Ben Morgan who looks under the bonnet at how language really works and why, when used well, it is so effective. How was the outburst of joy around the vaccine and the US election expressed? What is powerful about the way Joe Biden use language? What can we learn from the first lines of Hamlet? Why do certain metaphors work? What's the secret of getting the tone right? Why is Greta Thunberg such a skilful user of rhetoric? Join us for this enjoyable pick through the bones and muscles of the way we speak now. Dr Ben Morgan is a writer, critic and tutor based in Oxford. He has published poetry widely, including a long sequence, 'Medea in Corinth' (Poetry Salzburg, 2018), which retells the Greek myth in modern forms. He is completing a book on Shakespeare and the idea of political justice for Princeton University Press. He also writes essays and reviews for a range of publications, as well as teaching Shakespeare studies and English to undergraduates at Oxford and beyond, with a particular focus on visiting students. More about Prof Ben Morgan · website · Connect with Tracey on LinkedIn · Connect with Sam Rockey on LinkedIn
14/11/2025

Just You, Nature, and a Villa in Africa - Insider tips on Singita's private retreats

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to have an entire villa - or the Serengeti - to yourself, then this episode is for you. Our Product Manager, Kim Anderson, sits down with Donna Louw (Private Villa Manager & Wholeness) and Betty Mollel (Villa Manager) to spill the (freshly brewed) tea on what really makes Singita’s private villas in Africa so special. Donna and Betty tell touching stories from their many years living and working at Singita Grumeti (Tanzania). They share tips only insiders know - like which season baby animals arrive, how guests end up playing football (barefoot) with our team, and why many are choosing to slow down and skip a few game drives. Which seasons are best? Where to do yoga? Or where to catch the best sunrise? These three ladies will help you plan. They also reveal special design details like the magic of the Milele pool during the migration, how Kataza House was inspired by volcanic rock and gorillas, and the incredible African art found in the villas. In each, there’s always a sense of easy, homely comfort while showcasing African design, with a seamless flow to the wilderness outside. Quiet is a given; the sun rising and waning over the bush is the only indication of time… Step inside our villas – from South Africa to Rwanda. Nine nature-inspired private retreats, in wilderness hotspots, designed with comfort in mind for conscious travellers. Singita Villa collection · Milele Blog · Serengeti House Blog · Sidai art at Serengeti House · Kilima · Kataza House · Small wonders of nature · High Risk, High Reward podcast from the Grumeti Fund · Singita Conservation
20/09/2023

Hello Spring!

An effervescent overview of events across Africa this spring. Spring is the season of Na Enjoyment in the southern hemisphere and the hosts of Zazi are dishing out where on the continent you can get your fix of the fun over this season and beyond. The 5th Mitambo International Theatre Festival, 28 - 30 September 2023 · 2023 ACCESS happening in Dar Es Salaam, 09 - 11 November 2023 · The Marafiki Festival takes place 05 - 08 October 2023 in Dar Es Salaam · Zakes Bantwini presents · Follow Zazi on Instagram · Zazi on Facebook
11/07/2025

Come to slow

A sleep time Yoga Nidra. Come to Slow is a gentle Yoga Nidra sleep meditation. Also known as Yogic Sleep, this soothing practice invites you to honour your body’s innate intelligence, by surrendering into the natural rhythms of rest. Embrace this sleep cycle as an opportunity to soften, trust, and follow the subtle ebbs and flows within, as you gently unravel into stillness. Let this bedtime meditation be a blessing of deep relaxation, calm, and restorative sleep. May it guide you home to quietude, to peace, and allow you to - Come to Slow. The Soul Khaya Website · Instagram - The Soul Khaya · Facebook · Instagram - Mandy Trollip
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2 African Art in the Global Market

The podcast provides perspectives on the Venice Biennale art exhibition from African and Afro-diaspora artists and curators. It examines the global art market dynamics, access and funding disparities between the Global North and South, the National Pavillion format that enables exploitation, and the impacts of participating in the Venice Biennale. Link to References · Link to Datasheet · · Gentrilogy · Laura Burocco Instagram · Laura Burocco Email
26/04/2021

At any Moment Everything can Change

A conversation with Margaret Heffernan. In this wide-ranging episode, Tracey talks to Margaret Heffernan about the importance of paying attention to what is not being said - as well as learning to listen closely to others who have a very different perspective and experience of life. She ponders the limits and oversimplifying 'narrative tidiness' of stories told in the present about complex situations, as well as the blundering misuse of big data. She reflects on the inadequacy of what is still an essentially 19th century education system and the need for lifelong learning as we embark on Uncharted territory. She laments how many management processes seem designed precisely to constrain rather than enable experimentation, creativity and flexibility - the expression of our neuroplasticity. Margaret refers back to her earlier book, 'How She Does It', as she talks about the different way in which women lead and establish systems in organisations. Thinking about an unknown future she hopes for a world where we can all be more curious, ask better questions, one where we are prepared to give up some of our comforts for the good of the next generation and, as leaders, tell the hard truths as we see them rather than settling for short term, easy lies that lead to the costly erosion of trust that we are currently living through. Connect with Margaret on LinkedIn · website · Connect with Tracey on LinkedIn · Connect with Sam Rockey on LinkedIn
21/06/2021

Leonardo, Lock-down and Lateral Thinking

Martin Kemp (Trinity College, Oxford | Emeritus Professor) In this episode, Tracey Camilleri talks to Oxford art historian, author, academic and world expert on Leonardo da Vinci, Professor Martin Kemp. Originally trained as a scientist, Kemp speaks about the advantages of looking at the world through multiple lenses and disciplines. He considers the importance of authenticity and the crucial difference between fakes and the real thing. He reflects on the toppling of statues in response to Black Lives Matter (#BLM) and how some images, like that of Che Guevara, become icons. As an expert in looking and focused noticing, he discusses the current pandemic and how the virus is represented visually. Above all he reflects on the messiness of being human in a digital world of AI and computer simulation. Connect with Martin on LinkedIn · Martin Kemp's website with links to his books, lectures and research · website · Connect with Tracey on LinkedIn · Connect with Sam Rockey on LinkedIn

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