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Global Report: The state of youth - challenges and opportunities
Youth Month in South Africa, observed in June, honours the youth of 1976 for their role in the fight against apartheid. This year's...

Refilwe
3 days ago6 min read


Happy Father’s Day: You’re Doing Better Than You Think
In a world where absent parenting is heartbreakingly common, your presence matters more than you think.

Mzo Witbooi
Jun 153 min read


A container of gum, hugs and an apology
A container of gum, hugs and an apology

Refilwe
May 203 min read


Finding your path: the power of determination and willpower
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way ” is a proverb that’s transcended generations, for the most part, echoing the power of one’s will to...

Refilwe
May 34 min read


Don’t Mom like me: the journey of parenting with a twist
It’s international Bontle day today!✨✨✨ On this day, 12 years ago at 20:35, I gave birth to a bouncy baby girl. I will sum up my birth...

Refilwe
Mar 73 min read


Dancing to the same tune in marriage
A deep passion for witnessing and experiencing solid family structures exist in our society has long been entrenched in my heart. This...

Refilwe
Feb 204 min read


The Unexpected Price Tag: Exploring the Cost of Befriending the Unknown
The cost of befriending the unknown by taking a leap.

Refilwe
Feb 52 min read


My 2024 Reading List
The biggest misconception about life is wanting to achieve something but not putting in the work to actually see it come to fruition. We...

Refilwe
Dec 30, 20244 min read


When God’s timing disrupts your plans
What joy is it when your plans get disrupted by the move of God?

Refilwe
Dec 2, 20244 min read


Reasons why you should screw it and just do it: lessons from my July reads
Greatest lessons from my July reads

Refilwe
Jul 21, 20243 min read
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Global Report: The state of youth - challenges and opportunities
Youth Month in South Africa, observed in June, honours the youth of 1976 for their role in the fight against apartheid. This year's...

Refilwe
3 days ago6 min read


Happy Father’s Day: You’re Doing Better Than You Think
In a world where absent parenting is heartbreakingly common, your presence matters more than you think.

Mzo Witbooi
Jun 153 min read


A container of gum, hugs and an apology
A container of gum, hugs and an apology

Refilwe
May 203 min read


Finding your path: the power of determination and willpower
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way ” is a proverb that’s transcended generations, for the most part, echoing the power of one’s will to...

Refilwe
May 34 min read


Don’t Mom like me: the journey of parenting with a twist
It’s international Bontle day today!✨✨✨ On this day, 12 years ago at 20:35, I gave birth to a bouncy baby girl. I will sum up my birth...

Refilwe
Mar 73 min read


Dancing to the same tune in marriage
A deep passion for witnessing and experiencing solid family structures exist in our society has long been entrenched in my heart. This...

Refilwe
Feb 204 min read


The Unexpected Price Tag: Exploring the Cost of Befriending the Unknown
The cost of befriending the unknown by taking a leap.

Refilwe
Feb 52 min read


My 2024 Reading List
The biggest misconception about life is wanting to achieve something but not putting in the work to actually see it come to fruition. We...

Refilwe
Dec 30, 20244 min read


When God’s timing disrupts your plans
What joy is it when your plans get disrupted by the move of God?

Refilwe
Dec 2, 20244 min read


Reasons why you should screw it and just do it: lessons from my July reads
Greatest lessons from my July reads

Refilwe
Jul 21, 20243 min read


Things you need to know this July
Things you need to know this July

Refilwe
Jul 13, 20242 min read


An unexpected journey: The Adventures With Bontle story
The untold story of one of Africa's youngest authors.

Refilwe
Jul 7, 20244 min read


6 valuable lessons to seal first half of the year
I’m sure you’ll agree “time goes by real fast” is an understatement of a phrase. I can’t believe today is officially the beginning of the...

Refilwe
Jul 1, 20244 min read


Gratitude amidst a mayday season
9 years ago on this day, 1 May, my family and I were getting ready to take a dreadful trip to the homelands to go bury my darling mother....

Refilwe
May 1, 20244 min read


9-on-9: key highlights from the Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit
“The emancipation of women is not merely a charitable act but a fundamental necessity for societal progress.” Samora Machel 8 March...

Refilwe
Mar 22, 20246 min read


Navigating life through the lens of loss: things I’m relearning about life
Navigating life through the lens of loss.

Refilwe
Feb 25, 20243 min read


Valentine's Day: Is it a Celebration of Love or an all-sorts Contest?
Since the beginning of February, Bontle has been all talk about Valentine’s Day and who is whose valentines at school, etc. During these...

Refilwe
Feb 19, 20244 min read


Unlock your full potential using these two simple actions
The other day as I was going through my daily devotional, a fresh perspective struck me as I read the story of Moses and God’s encounter...

Refilwe
Feb 8, 20243 min read


January lessons captured in 11 quotes and illustrations
As we wrap up the first month of the year, I look back at the things that piqued my interest. There are certain things that will capture...

Refilwe
Jan 31, 20245 min read


Sin not, oh perfect one
This one is for Christians! Something has been gnawing at me for some time now. When TD Jakes trended regarding his association with P...

Refilwe
Jan 28, 20243 min read
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