'Tis the season for buying gifts and we encourage you to support local

’Tis the season for gifts and we're encouraging you to purchase locally made products.

The Weekend Breakfast show will host local artisans, gift makers, and product creators to discuss their offerings and explain what makes them ideal gifts. 

Golden Flame Candles and Diffusers

"I love the fact that the candle was more than just a candle."

- Andi Katz,  Golden Flame Candles and Diffusers

"The product I use is cosmetic grade soy and I don't blend with other stuff. So it's very high in Vitamin E...because you can burn the candle just for the beautiful fragrance...but it also can be a moisturiser for any dry skin...you can also use it as a massage oil." 

- Andi Katz,  Golden Flame Candles and Diffusers

"I currently have eight fragrances...I'm always looking to add more...I like to try the unusual combinations."

- Andi Katz,  Golden Flame Candles and Diffusers

Relate Bracelets

Relate Bracelets is a non-profit social enterprise founded in 2010.

They make and sell hand-beaded bracelets made by seniors from the townships.

The NPO raises money for charities and creates jobs for the underprivileged.

So far they have sold more than 4,4 million bracelets and products worldwide, raising over R80 million for social upliftment.

"Every bracelet tells its own unique story and fundraisers for a specific cause. Our causes range from wildlife conservation to the eradication of malaria and education...This purchase has such a big impact."

- Dalit Shekel, Relate Bracelets CEO

Ceramics

Lynne Joffee, based in Kenilworth, makes and sells painted ceramics.

Contact: lynnejoffee3@gmail.com

Umnqwazo By Thandazo  

"It's a headwrap and doeks business and we do accessories for ladies."

- Thandazo Mogadima, Owner - Umnqwazo By Thanda

"We use very unique African print fabrics...we pride ourselves on good quality."

- Thandazo Mogadima, Owner - Umnqwazo By Thandazo 

"Our headwraps do double up as neck scarves."

- Thandazo Mogadima, Owner - Umnqwazo By Thandazo 

Oddly Quilted

"They're all unique...they are all completely different...no matter what pattern I work from, they will come out slightly different to the other ones..."

- Sarah Abraham, Oddly Quilted

"It's really good quality fabrics."  

- Sarah Abraham, Oddly Quilted

African Worry Dolls

Local NPO Souper Troopers sells unique, handmade African Worry Dolls and other products, all in aid of helping homeless people take the necessary steps needed to make sustainable changes in their lives.

From fridge magnets, keyrings, broaches, angels and elves - these dolls come in different variations.

For more information and to make a purchase, visit www.soupertroopers.org 

"Legend has it that you whisper your worries to this beautiful doll and put her under your pillow, and in the morning, the next day, your worries disappear...especially during this time of year when so many people are going through so much, just to have this little, fashionable, uniquely handmade doll in your hand travelling with you is just a very special thing."

- Kerry Hoffman, Souper Troopers Founder 

Aromatherapy soap bars 

"The bottom of the soap is made up with powders that I import from India - which are natural healing powders."

- Lou Krog, Founder of Yendalo 

Eco Diva Natural 

"Imagine gifting gorgeous, healthy glowing skin."

- Nicole Sherwin, Founder of Eco Diva Natural 

"We've got a beautiful special going at the moment on our summer essentials - it's literally our best sellers and some of our award winners at 20% discount and you also get free shipping."

- Nicole Sherwin, Founder of Eco Diva Natural