Roshan Abrahams

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Roshan Abrahams

Reporter on Southern Mail community newspapers focusing on hard news, features, columns, photography, videos and Sub-editor on different papers including Southern Mail.

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Reverend June Dolley Major launched her book, 'Butterfly Defiled: Reclaiming My Life – From Pain to Power, to Purpose', at Pinelands Library on August 9.

Discovering Hope: Reverend June Dolley-Major's path from pain to purpose

Join Reverend June Dolley Major as she shares her powerful journey of trauma and healing at the launch of her inspiring book, Butterfly Defiled: Reclaiming My Life – From Pain to…

Rethabile Nkhahle, adult librarian, Professor Gertrude Fester and Nadia Ismail, principal librarian, who organised the "Author's Talk".

Professor Gertrude Fester's memoir: Honouring the resilience of women in the anti-apartheid struggle

Explore the powerful journey of Professor Gertrude Fester, a South African political detainee who endured 104 days of solitary confinement. Her memoir, 'Prison V2957/88', sheds…

RAD members, community leaders, parents, principals and the marching band at the Christmas event.

Rise Above Development's Christmas event promotes child safety and community spirit

On December 10, Rise Above Development (RAD) in Lavender Hill hosted a Christmas event focused on child safety, featuring carols by candlelight and discussions with community…

Kay Cheytanov, founder of 3RC.

3RC Celebrates 25 years of empowering youth through education

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, 3RC (Three Ring Circus) hosted 'The High Five Show' at Micklefield Primary School, a transformative event aimed at fostering resilience and…

Pictured at the children's Sports Day, in Ocean View, are Fazli Schroeder of AJF (Anwar Jakoet Foundation); Nicolette Stringer, principal of Little Warriors Playgroup; Leverne Arries, principal of Little Footprints Preschool; Whitney Franke, principal of Small Adventures Educare; Anwar Jakoet, founder of AJF; Melissa Brown, principal of Little Rascals Daycare; and Gail Simon, principal of Little People Educare.

How the Anwar Jakoet Foundation is supporting local ECD centres

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…

Pictured, from left, are Sharon Paulsen, Ruper Pluck, Diana Ferrus, Dusanka Stojakovic, Archie Birch and Tina Smith.

Diana Ferrus launches captivating children's book about Johaar Mosaval

"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…

Mishca singing with her father Giempie Vardien.

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

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. Experience a…

Mountain climbers improve leg and core strength

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 a mountain…

Push-ups target upper body and core

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

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

Burpees have big benefits

Southern Mail senior reporter ROSHAN ABRAHAMS, who is also a qualified personal trainer, launched her new column Fit Foundations…

It’s never too late to start your fitness journey

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 late to start…

Love, hope and peace of Christmas celebrated in new book

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

Shaheem Laattoe and Yusuf Mohamed, 58, during a workout.

You’re never too old to start exercising

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 to lower your…

Shaheem Laattoe said if you can’t make it to the gym during Ramadaan, you can do a workout at home using minimal equipment.

Exercise tips when fasting in Ramadaan

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 of Ramadaan…

Shaheem Laattoe, fitness trainer, takes a dip in the cold water of Saunders Beach.

Health and fitness on a budget

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 live a healthy…

Fitness trainer Shaheem Laattoe said his dog Bailey challenges him when he takes her for a run.

Canines can boost health and well-being

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 ABRAHAMS about…

Shaheem Laattoe made a conscious decision to stay active and not to fall back into a sedentary lifestyle.

Accountability leads to achieving goals

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 pedal to the…

Bear plank with shoulder taps: Start off with a elevated planks on your hands and position your legs at 90°. With your right hand, touch your left shoulder and with your left hand touch your right shoulder.

Strong core benefits mobility

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 importantly,…

Perfecting form to boost performance

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 push may mean the…