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CookFood & Beverages

Cook it with Thabo Mamelodi

Thabo Mamelodi, 34, is a self proclaimed professional foodie, who is working towards becoming a certified chef.

Maverick Kabelo18 Jan 20224 min read
Using words to encompass historyBook Review

Using words to encompass history

Lebogang Botlhoko is a published author aged nineteen.

Burnt Out Phoenix15 Jan 20224 min read
SakshiPageantry

Bhargava represents Botswana’s diversity

Sakshi Bhargava, 19, Motswana by birth and Indian by race, is a Francistown-raised beauty queen and philanthropist.

Maverick Kabelo14 Jan 20226 min read
Exhibitions are the way to goPhotography

Exhibitions are the way to go

Africa’s Very Own Magazine prides itself in ensuring that all creative’s are given the time to shine.

Keleabetswe Tapologo13 Jan 20224 min read
We were never hereShort Story

We were never here

By Wednesdays at most, she’d feel tired of being human.

Peace10 Jan 202212 min read
PalesaPageantry

Young, Black and multi-gifted

“If you don’t love what you do, then what you do won’t love you back.”

Ripfumelo Chavani10 Jan 20223 min read
Gimhani Perera: Tswana rising queenPageantry

Gimhani Perera: Tswana rising queen

Miss Teen International Botswana 2021, pageantry for teenagers, crowned a new queen on the 18th of September.

Maverick Kabelo10 Jan 20222 min read
KutloFashion

Part time fashion designer – Full time law student

Kutlo Julia Kutjwe is a young Motswana fashion designer.

Poppie Moseki9 Jan 20223 min read
Lehlohonolo TekanePhotography

Infinitely influencing photography

Lehlohonolo Tekane (Infinite) the director of Infinite Influence is a 26-year-old emerging photographer with experience in the field of medical research.

Palesa Morailane9 Jan 20222 min read
Artists pay tribute to DramaboiDrawing

Artists pay tribute to Dramaboi

Thuto Ricardo Ramaphaleng, famously known as Dramaboi, passes away at the age of 28.

Maverick Kabelo7 Jan 20221 min read

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