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Jun 29

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
05/26/2021

Finding the Miracle of Recovery Through NA | Mogen

With us today is Mogen who has, through working a solid program and many Just for Today’s come to share his experience in finding the miracle of NA Recovery with us. WhatsApp Number 082 899 8816 NA Website ·
10/19/2020

#004 Chef as a Trade - The impact on culinary South Africa | Elsu Gericke and Debby Laatz

The impact on culinary South Africa - A detailed discussion on the QCTO trade qualification for chefs in SA Elsu Gericke (SACA | Head Professional Body and Skills Development) Debby Laatz (Prue Leith Culinary Institute| Head of Academics) Chef as a career in South Africa was gazetted as a trade in 2012. In this episode, Elsu Gericke (South African Chefs Association, Head of the Professional body and skills development) and Debby Laatz, (Prue Leith Culinary Institute, Head of Academics) talk to host Adele Stiehler-van der Westhuizen about the impact of this change on culinary South Africa. We explore how the change came about, as well as the changes that it brought to culinary education over the last few years. The conversation includes an explanation of the trade test or External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) process as well as the Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) route that allow previously unqualified, but experienced chefs to achieve a qualification. Choosing a culinary training institution and how international qualifications can supplement the national Occupational Certificate Chef are also part of this culinary education discussion. Visit the Prue Leith Culinary Institute website where you'll find links to professional chef training, short courses, consulting, recipes and food articles. https://www.prueleith.co.za/ More about the trade qualification - Occupational Certificate: Chef · Information about achieving the Occupational Certificate: Chef through the Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) route · Website · Facebook · Twitter · Instagram
07/22/2025

Smoke Screen: The DEADLY Truth Behind Teen Vaping | Dr. Alicia Porter

In a compelling fireside chat, Dr. Alicia Porter, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, addresses the alarming rise of teen vaping. She challenges the normalization of vaping, dissects its harmful components, and explores the long-term consequences on adolescent brain development. This discussion sheds light on the urgent need for awareness, policy changes, and proactive measures to safeguard the mental and physical health of teenagers. Dr Alicia Porter is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at ADDNOVA and serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors of the South African Society of Psychiatrists and currently holds an honorary lectureship in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand. Dr Porter currently works in private practice at the ADDNOVA centre in Blairgowrie, Johannesburg. She previously served as the Clinical Head of the Child and Family Unit at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital having completed her undergraduate medical training at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in 2002 and the College of Medicine of South Africa in 2010. In 2019, she furthered her expertise with a Diploma in Human Rights, Mental Health, and Law from the Indian Law College in Pune, India. Connect with Dr. Alicia Porter on LinkedIn · Watch on YouTube · EduInc website · Facebook (Public) · Facebook (closed group) · Twitter (closed group) · YouTube · Review us on Google
05/31/2024

Yvonne Kistan - I had the best radiation treatment

Yvonne Kistan shares why she believes she had the best radiation treatment at Busamed Hillcrest Oncology Centre during her breast cancer journey. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
02/10/2025

Oestrogen receptor-postive (ER+) breast cancer

Dr Cathryn Walton answers frequently asked questions regarding oestrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. Dr Cathryn Walton is a clinical oncologist. In 2023, she opened her own practice, Bay Oncology, in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape with a primary focus on breast cancer, skin cancers, sarcoma, CNS malignancies, paediatric radiation, and radiation of benign conditions. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
02/10/2025

Nature's remedies

Meagan Atcheson unpacks how nature’s remedies can support cancer prevention and recovery. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professionals and not influenced by Accord Healthcare in any way. The cornerstone of Accord Healthcare’s offering to the South African market is exceptional quality, affordability, and service to healthcare professionals and their patients. The medicines they deliver makes it better for patients and healthcare communities all over the world. Meagan Atcheson is a registered dietitian who focuses specifically in oncology. She is a plant-centric foodie who promotes a nourishing approach to health and wellness using evidence-based research and guidelines only. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
Aug 28

Explore: What happens to us in the wild

Deep in the Serengeti, camouflaged amongst tall grass, Explore is one with the plains. Every moment at this pared-back, private camp is guided by the environment. Wind cools you. Heat nudges you toward shade. Curiosity calls you into each unhurried day. You wake to a human voice announcing sunrise, and at night, wildlife calls from the nearby dark. Free to roam, you feel the earth crunch beneath every step, share meals over open flames, and end days trading stories around embers, under star-filled skies. It’s simple, yet holds everything you need: a comfortable bed, a warm bucket shower, and those who matter most. We recently reimagined Explore’s design and guest experience to create something simpler and more elemental, centred on a deeper connection with the wilderness and with one another; on presence in every moment, the freedom to follow your curiosity, and a sense of time falling away. In this episode, Georgina Pennington, Singita’s Chief Creative Officer; Braya Masunga, Explore’s Operations Manager; and Michael Schapiro, Singita’s in-house writer, speak about what happens to our bodies, minds, and relationships when we spend time immersed in wild spaces, the evolved Explore experience, and what we might discover when we step away from the noise and distractions of everyday life. Find out more about Explore · Read ‘Humans, Being’, a reflection on the evolved Explore · Listen to the dawn chorus at Explore · Read about the ecological recovery of the Grumeti Reserves · Read a first-hand account of the Explore experience · Browse the Explore brochure · Explore our Serengeti guest experiences · Browse our Serengeti destination guide · Singita website
4d ago

The power of small wins

Dr Andrew Robson unpacks what animal rehabilitation can teach about determination, highlighting the power of small wins. This episode is proudly brought to you by CFAO Healthcare South Africa in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we’re turning the spotlight on the strength and resilience of those facing cancer — encouraging a culture of early detection, community support, and proactive health. Dr Andrew Robson is a veterinarian with a Master of Science degree from Wits University. Based in Johannesburg, Andrew provides the highest standard of care to small animal patients and their families. With a strong interest in companion animal medicine, animal physiology, and client education, he is passionate about strengthening the human–animal bond and supporting pet parents through evidence-based, compassionate veterinary care. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
4d ago

What's new in prostate and pancreatic cancer treatment?

Dr Daleen Geldenhuys updates us on the latest breakthroughs in prostate and pancreatic cancer treatment presented at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting. This episode is proudly brought to you by CFAO Healthcare South Africa in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we’re turning the spotlight on the strength and resilience of those facing cancer — encouraging a culture of early detection, community support, and proactive health. Dr Daleen Geldenhuys is a specialist physician and medical oncologist who works at West Rand Oncology Centre at Flora Clinic and the ICON Unit at Johannesburg Surgical Hospital. She treats patients with all types of cancer and enjoys clinical research, and is a member of SASMO, SASTECS, ESMO and ENETS. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

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