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Welcome to Hello Lifestyle Profiles — a curated collection of stories from the people shaping South Africa’s cultural, creative and entrepreneurial landscape. From celebrated chefs and visionary business owners to influencers, tastemakers and well-known personalities, we go behind the scenes to uncover the passion, purpose and personal journeys that define them. These are the conversations that inspire, inform and spark curiosity.

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Crowned at Altitude: Talitha Oosthuizen Missions to Everest Base Camp

On 25 February 2026, the Mrs South Africa 2025 2nd Princess, Talitha Oosthuizen, will depart Johannesburg for Nepal, where she will begin her trek to Mount Everest Base Camp. At 5,364 metres above sea level, the South (Nepal) Base Camp sits beneath the towering peaks of the Himalayas – a place synonymous with endurance, resilience and ambition.

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J’Something, Lead Singer in MiCasa

J’Something: The Man Who Built a House and Called It MiCasa

He doesn’t enter a room with the swagger of a chart-topping artist. He doesn’t lead with numbers, awards, or brag-worthy milestones. Instead, he talks about love. About purpose. About light. As if these are the true measures of a life well-lived. For J’Something — born João da Fonseca — music was never about stardom. It was about connection, community, and belonging, and ultimately, about building a home people could step into, a home called MiCasa.

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Yael Geffen in green at CIRCA Art Gallery in Rosebank for Hello Lifestyle Magazine

Yael Geffen: Getting Real with the Queen of Real Estate

Yael Geffen’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and remarkable courage. Her story defies the straight lines of expectation: from couch-surfing in New York while hustling odd jobs, to an unexpected Broadway break, to navigating family tragedy that forever reshaped her destiny. Today, she stands as CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty South Africa — but the title tells only part of the story.

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Yael Geffen property trends 2025

Property Trends 2025: Picking Yael Geffen’s Brain

The residential property market is a key component to the economic health of a country, painting a picture of the financial and demographic trends driving the economy. We spoke to Yael Geffen, CEO of Lew Geffen Sotheby’s, for her insights. Q&A With Yael Geffen HL: Is brick and mortar a

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