#doDifferent

A great tragedy in South Africa is the lack of support for women’s reproductive health. Cultural taboo and lack of access to education and hygiene products has dire consequences for a huge segment of young women. read more »

Sneakers can say a lot about a person. They have become a bold fashion statement, with brand association or boldness of design forming the style of the wearer. But what if your style says more about your attitude towards sustainability and supporting social causes? read more »

To kick off the new year we would like to shine a light on Faithful to Nature, the online retailer specializing in health and eco-friendly products. read more »

South Africa produces some of the best wines in the world and we are rightly proud of this fact. However, there is a tragic side to the wine industry, as with many other industries in South Africa. Due to exclusion and exploitation, the wine industry was historically built on unfair labour practices. The problem is systemic and although many improvements have been made, there is generally still massive inequality in access to resources between wine farm workers and owners. read more »

Insurance is a tricky business. Providers need to balance their profitability against their function to honour legitimate claims. Claims are often denied due to technicalities in policy wording which exist to predict risk and protect against insurance fraud. The result is a general distrust and animosity between insurance companies and customers. Short-term insurance is often seen as a necessary evil which we would all rather do without. read more »

Sometimes to #doDifferent means rethinking what you do when confronted with unique or unexpected challenges. Earlier this year we experienced a total ban on liquor manufacture and sales as part of the government response to Covid-19. This left many alcohol-related businesses with no means to operate. One such business is Woodstock Brewery in Cape Town – a stalwart of the South African craft beer scene. read more »

It’s easy to take for granted many of the facilities we interact with daily. The benefit we get from even the simplest of tools or furniture, such as chairs and tables, is overlooked because it is commonplace. But for many South Africans, this is not the case. read more »

Harvesting fresh produce from your own garden is a hugely rewarding and satisfying experience. For many, however, the ability to produce their own food has a large barrier to entry. Plants or seeds can be expensive and growing requires a knowledge base to get started. A Joburg based entrepreneur sought to solve this problem for herself, and in the process created a business aiming to spread food gardening far and wide. read more »

We love ideas that allow people to make a positive impact simply by changing their purchasing decisions. This week we look at a company offering a sustainable choice with far-reaching impact. read more »

Last week we shone a light on a shoe company choosing to #doDifferent, so it’s fitting that this week we look at socks. Sexy Socks was founded in 2014 with an ambitious goal - to make sure every child in South Africa has a pair of socks to wear to school. read more »