Women on The Frontlines: Lesego Tlhabi and Coconut Kelz

This month we are celebrating Women on The Frontlines. These women are taking selfless steps every day to make our communities stronger and helping those among us who are vulnerable, get through these tough times. This week we celebrate Lesego Tlhabi, a comedian who created the character Coconut Kelz to tackle some of today’s issues. Lesego and her character Coconut Kelz use satire to start meaningful conversations around racism. Today Lesego tells us what communities can do to act against racism. Follow Lesego Tlhabi  and Coconut Kelz on Twitter

Women on The Frontlines: Carin Bester

This month we are celebrating Women on The Frontlines. These women are taking selfless steps every day to make our communities stronger and helping those among us who are vulnerable, get through these tough times. This week we celebrate Carin Bester, a performing artist, actress, set designer, and art director who works in the film, television, and theatre industry. Carin is very active in the fight against Gender Based Violence (GBV). With the recent GBV incidents, it is now more than ever important for communities to play their part in preventing the scourge. Today Carin boldly speaks to us about what she believes are causes of GBV.

Women in The Frontlines: Saajida Moosa

This month we are celebrating Women in The Frontlines. These women are taking selfless steps every day to make our communities stronger and helping those among us who are vulnerable, get through these tough times.  Meet Dr. Saajida Moosa a 26-year-old working at Sebokeng Hospital in the COVID-19 unit. We asked Dr. Moosa how the current demands of her job have impacted her life.

Mandela Day 2020: How to Get Involved

Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated every year on July 18th, Mandela’s birthday. This day is set to honour the legacy of the great Nelson Mandela through volunteering and community service. In 2020 the essence of Mandela Day, take action, inspire change, and make every day a Mandela Day, is more important than ever before.

Plastic Free July

Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. It is an initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation, a foundation working towards a vision of a world free of plastic waste.

The invention of plastic in 1907 was considered a breakthrough. Plastic products soon became omnipresent in our daily lives. For many years, we only perceived the benefits of plastic and knew little of the damaging consequences for human health, natural ecosystems, and the climate. Plastics are a problem mostly due to their un-biodegradable nature, the materials used for plastic production (hydrocarbon molecules—derived from the refining of oil and natural gas), and the challenges behind properly discarding them.

Tips on Managing Anxiety and Fear Around Coronavirus

Since the commencement of Level 3, the COVID-19 infection rates in South Africa have increased drastically. This can cause a range of thoughts and reactions. According to the Berkeley University of California, common reactions may include panic and anxiety, social withdrawal, anger, feelings of helplessness, hyper-vigilance to your health and body, as well as difficulty concentrating and sleeping.

This is indeed a difficult time for all of us. Although there are many people affected by the virus, try to keep in mind that there are also many who have recovered. If you are feeling anxious acknowledge the anxiety but do not dwell on it. Move your attention from what you cannot control and place it on your attitude and actions. Here are some tips on how to stay clearheaded for the next few weeks: 

THE TIMBERLAND MONOCHROME PACK HAS ARRIVED

The Winter ‘20 monochrome selection from Timberland comprises a number of key influences and innovations, resulting in a comprehensive and accessible offering. For the refined customer, this season, the brand offers a selection of black and white footwear styles with functional details and a sophisticated aesthetic. Key features include materials like waterproof shells and nubuck leather, as well as styles made using ReBotl, a fabric created from recycled plastic bottles.

Exclusive Timberland YCC Drop!

For the first time in South Africa, we are releasing a limited new capsule collection, Timberland YCC.

The collection includes jackets, sweats, and t-shirts. Apart from premium textiles and cutting-edge detailing, the YCC collection retains the typical Timberland outdoor DNA, adding an urban vibe.

Overall, this collection pays tribute to every subculture which has been influenced by Timberland.

The YCC collection will only be available at our Carlton Centre store in JHB.

Father’s Day: Dad the Footsteps to Follow

Nothing comes close to the role that dads play in our lives. Dads are mentors, protectors, providers, coaches, and many other kinds of superheroes. Dads are role models and forces that guide us through life. Sons and daughters quietly pay attention to what dads do and grow to follow in their footsteps, and many parents are delighted and honoured when their children seek to emulate them. 

Youth Day commemorates the Soweto Uprising of 16 June 1976. This uprising began in Soweto and spread countrywide and profoundly changed the socio-political landscape in South Africa. 44 years later thanks to the selfless sacrifices of the class of ’76, young people have their own definition of what the day means to them and how they will take the baton and address today’s challenges.

We asked our community and friends what Youth Day means to them and we received some amazing and empowering responses. These are some of the responses: