Ukwazi Life Magazine

07/09/2025

Laughter is brave work.

At this year’s Hilton Arts Festival, Schalk Bezuidenhout delivered 90 minutes of comedy that wasn’t just hilarious, it was human. He spun stories of divorce, triumph, childhood, and the absurdity of life into something bigger than a punchline.

🎭 Read the full feature: thelifemag.co.za

04/09/2025

Alone. 43 days at sea. Nearly 5,000 km across the Atlantic, rowing.

Marc Germiquet didn’t just race across an ocean; he reframed what’s possible when you break down big problems into small, determined strokes.

Courage, preparation, grit — this is how you navigate life.

🌍 Read Marc’s extraordinary journey: thelifemag.co.za

03/09/2025

A bell now rings in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal, for a woman who changed South African theatre forever.

Sue Clarence: witty, kind, fiercely dedicated — turned a simple idea into one of the country’s most beloved arts festivals. This year, the Hilton Arts Festival celebrated her life, her legacy, and the power of the arts to unite and inspire.

✨ Read the full tribute and festival highlights here: thelifemag.co.za

01/05/2025

When the world feels loud with greed and division, it’s easy to lose hope. But as Raymond Perrier reminds us in the latest edition of Ukwazi Life, across faiths and traditions, we share a deeper, quieter strength: a commitment to compassion, humility, and service to others 🌍❤️
Read his powerful guest column reflecting on Ramadan, Lent, Holi, Passover and more, and why working together in goodness may be the greatest way to change the world.
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28/04/2025

If you know art and culture in Durban, you know Val Adamson 🎭📸
From dance to theatre, exhibitions to editorial, Val’s lens captures soul.
Her portraits are alive with energy, emotion, and authenticity.
Get a glimpse into her world and some of the iconic images she’s created over the years in the latest edition of Ukwazi Life 👉🏼 https://ukwazilifemag.hflip.co/63fc497aa0.html /45

27/04/2025

When it comes to business growth, bigger isn’t always better.
In this thought leadership piece for Ukwazi Life, Rowan McDonald, CEO of Letsema Corporate Finance, unpacks why a purpose-driven approach to mergers and acquisitions is key to sustainable success.
A business is more than numbers: it’s people, culture, and aspirations. The best deals build resilience, unlock potential, and create lasting value.
🔗 Read the full column here: https://ukwazilifemag.hflip.co/63fc497aa0.html /23

24/04/2025

What can a horse teach your team about leadership, connection, and collaboration?
Turns out, a whole lot.
In this feature in Ukwazi Life, we explore a team-building experience unlike any other. No conference rooms. No cheesy icebreakers. Just humans, horses, and honesty. 🐴

Read how Herd Synergy is helping teams discover empathy, clarity, and authentic communication, far from the noise of the corporate claptrap.

👇 Read the full story below and tag someone whose team needs this.
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23/04/2025

Think orphanages are cold, grey places full of loss and longing? Think again.

In the hills of KZN, two children’s villages, iKhethelo and Lily of the Valley, are rewriting the script.

Bright houses. Deep care. And real opportunities for children to thrive. These villages are fostering hopeful futures.

💛 Read the full story of hope, healing and second chances:
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18/04/2025

Arrogant, whatever. Audacious, absolutely.

Surf ski legend Coach Oscar Chalupsky is a living testament to the power of grit and affirmation. Fighting incurable cancer, he struggles with a smile and is held aloft by a loving tribe. Oscar continues to walk, paddle, golf, and mentor - moving the hearts of cancer warriors across the globe.

In the latest issue of Ukwazi Life, Oscar shares his unfiltered story: funny, fierce, and full of fight. You might tear up. But you will definitely finish with a bit more courage in your chest.

📖 Read his story (and others like it) here, for free:
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Tag someone who needs to read this.

18/04/2025

💚 This edition of Ukwazi Life is full of stories worth sharing.

➡️ Meet Jabu Malungane, the entrepreneur whose atchar is now on 10 million South African plates, powered by the amazing team at iKhokha
➡️ Read about incredible Coach Oscar Chalupsky, whose story of grit will leave you in awe.
➡️ Reflect with Raymond Perrier on why we need more compassion, not less.
➡️ Discover the love and strength of Graeme and Tammi Wright, caring for vulnerable children through Lily of the Valley.

Read the third edition of Ukwazi Life for free here:
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19/12/2024

The second edition of Ukwazi Life is here, just in time to bring a little peace and inspiration this festive season. 🎄✨

Inside, you’ll find:
📚 Fascinating stories about business and books
💚 A celebration of beautiful people and impactful causes
🌍 A free read for everyone (thanks to our loyal advertisers!)

Share this with your friends, your family, or anyone who could use some meaningful reading to end the year on a high note. 👉🏼

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