#FABSTUFF March/April 2023
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#FABSTUFF March/April 2023

The Midlands MagazineApril 13, 2023

We’ve got loads of stuff you’re going to love!   Sugar Baron: Single Estate White Rum This white rum is a superior quality rum made in the agricole style, from sugarcane grown and harvested in KZN. It reflects the pure essence and expression of the plantation origin sugarcane it is produced from. It’s perfect for sipping, in cocktails, or paired with your favourite mixer. Retail price from R395 www.sugarbaron.co.za         Essentoils: Amala...

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#FABSTUFF – NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022
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#FABSTUFF – NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022

The Midlands MagazineNovember 28, 2022

We’ve got loads of stuff you’re going to love!   Crooks Apparel: Sausage Cat Hot dawg! It’s a sausage cat. This is a silly and lovable cat plush toy from Rock Paper Scissors. These characters are part of a collection of one-of-a-kind pieces, and are hand made in the Midlands. Retail price is R375. www.rockpaperscissorsshop.co.za   Safari Days: Classic Candle Celebrate the natural beauty of the African Bushveld with this classic single wick scented candle. The candles are...

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Leading With Humanity
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Leading With Humanity

The Midlands MagazineAugust 31, 2022

We sat down with author, business and leadership coach Peter Laburn and chatted about his new book. He sheds light on what leadership is and how we can become more authentic human beings. It takes immense courage and bravery to go in a new direction in life, whether moving to a new city or country, quitting a job or starting a new business. It can feel like a herculean feat, but if we follow in...

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The Infinity Story
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The Infinity Story

The Midlands MagazineAugust 15, 2022

A tale of two artists who brought their creative visions and passions to life in their events venue.   Brendon and I are two creatives who chose to live a different life on a 100-acre farm on Mount West, 20 minutes from Nottingham Road, off the grid with our darling cat and two cattle dogs, Bruce and Sheila (of course!). Our venue, Infinity, has been a ‘creation in progress’ to accomplish this building feat from...

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A Legacy Continued
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A Legacy Continued

The Midlands MagazineAugust 12, 2022

From a farm in 1859 to a new generation College to open in 2023   The Midlands is rich in history, especially the land on which the Old King’s school stood. The 21-acre plot was originally part of a 3066-acre grant from the government, made in 1859 to a Mr Michael Short. Known as Spring Grove Farm, the land was used for grazing cattle and passed through the hands of five other owners before being...

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Creative Crooks
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Creative Crooks

The Midlands MagazineAugust 1, 2022

We introduce the Crooks family, who are cornerstones of the community, and actively building, curating, and designing their lives through their art. We are reminded of the value of our environment, our community, and our intersection with it.   The Midlands is home to many exceptional families, and the Crooks are among them. Residing on the hill above Midmar Dam, and like many who dwell in the area, they’ve been part of the community for...

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Emberton Estate takes online purchasing to the next level
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Emberton Estate takes online purchasing to the next level

The Midlands MagazineJuly 26, 2022

Referred to as a ‘first ever’ for the Collins Property Group, and possibly for any off-plan residential development in South Africa – Saturday 9 July 2022 saw the online ‘sales’ of the final phase of Emberton Estates with the R15 000 deposit for each unit being made through the online payment platform, Ozow. First-time homeowners who claimed the first unit of this final phase development were beyond elated and compared the process to a normal online...

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