Roshan Abrahams

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Parkwood teacher pens gritty, uplifting youth novel

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Faeed Amardien, a dedicated teacher from Parkwood, is set to launch his debut youth novel, 'Life is ʼn Biets,' in August. Written in Kaaps Afrikaans, the book delves ...

How Marcé Underwood's 'I Want to call you daddy' explores the journey of motherhood

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Marcé Underwood's debut play, I Want to Call You Daddy, is a heartfelt one-woman show that blends original poetry, storytelling, and music, showcasing her journey ...

How the Anwar Jakoet Foundation is supporting local ECD centres

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The Anwar Jakoet Foundation (AJF) recently made a significant impact on young learners in Ocean View by delivering essential donations to five early childhood development ...

Diana Ferrus launches captivating children's book about Johaar Mosaval

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"Diana Ferrus, a celebrated poet, launches her debut children's book, 'The Boy Who Loved to Dance,' telling the inspiring story of Johaar Mosaval, a dancer who overcame ...

Giempie Vardien's heartfelt concert to fund daughter’s cystic fibrosis treatment

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Join Giempie Vardien and fellow musicians for a heartfelt concert on June 28, aimed at raising funds for his daughter Mishca's life-saving cystic fibrosis treatment. ...

Scuba club marks a milestone

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The False Bay Underwater Club, a scuba-diving club, celebrated its 75th anniversary, in Wynberg, on Saturday January 25. The non-profit club built a clubhouse under ...

Mountain climbers improve leg and core strength

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In the last instalment of her fitness and health column, reporter ROSHAN ABRAHAMS, who is also a qualified personal trainer, focuses on mountain climbers. What is ...

Push-ups target upper body and core

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Southern Mail senior reporter ROSHAN ABRAHAMS, who is also a qualified personal trainer, has launched a fitness and health column, Fit Foundations, ...

Squats help strengthen muscles and bones

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Southern Mail senior reporter ROSHAN ABRAHAMS, who is also a qualified personal trainer, has launched a fitness and health column, Fit Foundations, to help you kickstart ...

Burpees have big benefits

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Southern Mail senior reporter ROSHAN ABRAHAMS, who is also a qualified personal trainer, launched her new column Fit Foundations last week. This week she focuses ...

It’s never too late to start your fitness journey

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What does exercise mean to you? Some would nod in agreement that exercise is important while others would point-blank say ‘I can’t do exercise’. But it’s never too ...

Join Matriarch March on Human Rights Day

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Sacred Unity Circle are hosting the Matriarch March from Muizenberg to Princess Vlei on Human Rights Day, ...

Love, hope and peace of Christmas celebrated in new book

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The activities and traditions surrounding Christmas time in Lavender Hill served as the inspiration for a new booked. Collatain Hendricks-Cloete, 56, launched her ...

Avid researcher remembered

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Community leader Ebrahiem Manuel, 74, ...

You’re never too old to start exercising

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As we are publishing our last column this week we focus on how physical activity is good for people of all ages, including senior citizens. Staying active can help ...

Exercise tips when fasting in Ramadaan

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Exercising in a fasted state is not an easy feat, especially when it’s in warmer weather and when it’s a 15-hour day long fast. Muslims will be fasting in the month ...

Health and fitness on a budget

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Many of us may know what it means to live on a budget as times are tough when one tries to stretch the income to cover essentials. It can be challenging to try and ...

Canines can boost health and well-being

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Establishing an exercise routine takes time but having a canine partner alongside you can make it all the more fun. Fitness trainer Shaheem Laattoe spoke to ROSHAN ...

Accountability leads to achieving goals

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Over the past few weeks we've shared tips on how to strengthen the core, how to exercise with good form, how important nutrition is and now it's time to put the ...

Strong core benefits mobility

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Your core muscles play a huge role in your everyday activities, from getting out of bed, to walking down the street, and bending over to grab your purse-but, most ...

Perfecting form to boost performance

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When it comes to any exercise, including a strength training workout and running, quality is more important than quantity. How you lift and how you run, jump or ...

Sustenance, supplements and sleep

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Now that you have started to move by walking/running daily, it’s time to focus on nutrition. Shaheem Laattoe, personal trainer, who lost weight through exercise ...

How to stay motivated, mindful and mobile

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Before we even start working on our weight loss schedule we need to take cognisance of our mindset. Are we motivated enough to keep waking up at the same time, doing ...

Fitness trainer makes lifestyle change

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HOLD FOR SDBWhat’s your New Year’s resolution? Every year this question pops up as it is synonymous with people’s need to “start over” or to change, whether it’s ...

Joe Barber family reunites on GrandWest stage

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A comedy favourite conceptualised by two actors who grew up in Parkwood and Ocean View will be back on stage next month. Joe Barber’s Family Reunion, starring David ...