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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
4 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
4 days ago6 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
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
An unexpected journey: The Adventures With Bontle story
The untold story of one of Africa's youngest authors.
Refilwe
Jul 7, 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
Unpacking the Myth: The Possibility of Having Your Cake and Eating It Too in Leadership
What are your favourite things? Things that are your go to things? Sometimes we love these things so much that they are set up as...
Refilwe
Jan 22, 20244 min read
My 2023 reading list
I'm currently busy with my 2023 reflections and in as much as I did well in some areas of my life and smashed my goals, on the...
Refilwe
Dec 30, 20233 min read
Pause. Live.
Reflections from a recent spontaneous trip Is it just me who feels like the days and months have just been moving at the fastest speed...
Refilwe
Nov 28, 20234 min read
A million little miracles, all around
In our pursuit of positive and impactful change, we journey along life, inspired and challenged by what’s surrounding us.
Refilwe
May 24, 20233 min read
Staying connected to the main source
What are you rooted in?
Refilwe
Apr 19, 20232 min read
Checklist for perfect motherhood
√ Spotless home √ Children adhere to sleep times √ Always on time for school and events √ Children always “well-mannered” √ Hearty...
Refilwe
Nov 22, 20224 min read
Faith in action
Let me tell you a lil story about faith. When I took leave for a whole week, before a work event, I'd thought I booked my flights. Whilst...
Refilwe
Nov 14, 20224 min read
Growing pains
Growing up I always felt like something was missing. If it wasn’t a close-knit, happy family, creating joyful memories together it was me...
Refilwe
Oct 19, 20224 min read
Spiritual Detox Programme Reflections
Ever had a yearning to feel grounded, but you find yourself soaring on unhelpful activities that further impact negatively on your soul?
Refilwe
Oct 9, 20226 min read
Holding God Accountable
Feeling disappointed, left out in the cold, alone and fearful? Can you hold God to account for what's happening to you?
Refilwe
Jun 12, 20224 min read
Extraordinary living for ordinary peeps
We are all ordinary people with extraordinary capabilities. BUT, unless you believe in your extraordinary capabilities ...
Refilwe
May 23, 20222 min read
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