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WHAT IS LOVE?

Laiela Dorasamy, Ahavah, is defined as Love in Sinosizo Siyaphambili is
Ahavah Consulting the sense of a verb. It speaks of another inspiring organisation
action, of showing, acting on and that I am privileged to be
making an effort to do. involved in, catering to a very
havah specific need in our society.
means to When a group of fifteen people Their programmes are focused
Alove and were tasked with completing the on assisting vulnerable children
to give, which sentence “Love is…” the fact that and youth, caring for them
is exactly no two answers were the same, daily, helping them to meet
what we do, and were actually vastly different, their physical, emotional and
and what prompted for the first time in my educational needs, and realise
we love to mind, the realisation that Love their goals. This is done through
help our is what each of us need, on a four project sites in eThekwini
clients to personal level. and KwaDukuza municipalities
do, by sourcing the most relevant, which offer services to children
impactful and outstanding gifts This awakening developed by way of Early Childhood
and promotional items, according as I have spent time involved Development programmes
to their specific requirements. So with two amazing charity (ECD), after school care services, SPREAD THE LOVE. Let’s stop that a smile can make someone’s
that is the giving part covered! organisations over the years, reading clubs, kids clubs, camps waiting for someone else to do day, a sincere compliment alter
What about the love? both of which spread love in and holiday programmes. Youth something. If each of us go out a person’s self-esteem and an
different ways, meeting very
With February being specific needs. services include youth clubs, and impact a life, no matter how embrace can warm a heart.
Valentine’s month, we are mentoring, personal development small and insignificant it may With all the money and
seem, we will contribute to a
and leadership workshops, youth
surrounded by hearts and flowers The Robin Hood Foundation camps, career guidance activities far greater change than we can possessions in the world, isn’t it
almost everywhere we turn, is a name that would most and skills training opportunities. imagine. ironic that what is most needed,
it’s the month of Love! And, likely be very familiar to most, is completely free, yet seemingly
of course we love our clients, as they are very active in the I have personally seen The famous quote by Lily so difficult to obtain, the pure
and want to develop those Durban area. Running various the impact of these various Tomlin comes to mind: “I always and sincere act of Love. 
relationships by showering them initiatives that care for a wide initiatives in the recipients, and wondered why somebody didn’t
with gifts and warm wishes, and spectrum of needs, from their the realisation that, beyond do something about that, then I
that is wonderful. The world “Love the Babies” campaign, all the physical and material realised I am somebody” C: 0722980148
E: laiela@ahavahconsulting.co.za
needs love, and perhaps we the way through to their heart- needs, there is a hunger to be W: www.ahavahconsulting.co.za
need to look at spreading love warming “Bless a Granny & acknowledged, embraced and The greatest part about sharing
more frequently and in a more Grandpa” initiatives (and many simply loved. In fulfilling this, love, is that the returns are
sustainable way. others in between). The Robin there is a light that is sparked priceless. It fills a part of our
Hood Foundation’s carefully within these individuals, a light souls that simply cannot be filled
Love is… this statement can structured programmes, meet a of hope. by anything else in this world. As
be completed with innumerable vast array of needs, spreading a humans, we are created to love,
endings. Love is an adjective, massive amount of love in every I say all of this with one key and be loved in return, which is
a noun and a verb. The word life they touch. message, BE THE CHANGE, explained so simply in the way

DO ROMANCE IN THE ZULU KINGDOM

hindile Makwakwa, the purchase sentimental trinkets for 3. LAKE ST LUCIA 800 happy hippos, 1 200 crocodiles, also visit one of the biggest and best
acting chief executive officer the love of your life. There are many hideaway retreats pelicans, and flamingos. Activities sandstone caves in southern Africa
Pof Tourism KwaZulu-Natal include boat cruises, scuba diving that contains San rock art.
(TKZN), said, “After the kids have 2. THE NELSON MANDELA on the Elephant Coast. These and nature trails.
gone back to school, couples are CAPTURE SITE, HOWICK KwaZulu-Natal lodges provide a 6. DURBAN’S BEACHFRONT
often on the lookout for a short We have all been impacted by Tata romantic retreat combined with 5. GIANT’S CASTLE GAME PROMENADE
romantic holiday to reconnect and Madiba. This to-do is surrounded a range of features, facilities and RESERVE, DRAKENSBERG: Stroll down the beach with your
have some personal time together by gorgeous scenery and has a sense activities. If you want to enjoy blissful peace beloved, following the eight-km
away from the hustle and bustle of of legacy about it. It also has a very Lake St Lucia is one of the 10 and quiet with your partner, you self-guided path. There are plenty
work and family commitment. significant sculpture made up of jewels of the iSimangaliso Wetland of shops, restaurants and bars along
50 steel columns between 6 and 9.5 can go for a game drive, go fishing the way to explore.
“As KZN, we are a destination that metres high and forms an image Park and UNESCO World Heritage or go on a self-guided walk, and
caters for everyone, from the budget of Nelson Mandela from a certain Site. It is also Africa’s largest spend some much-needed time 7. MOSES MABHIDA
conscious to those that have bulging vantage point. estuarine system and home to over in nature. For a small fee, you can STADIUM – THE BIG SWING
wallets; from young couples looking
for adventure to more mature ones ‘The Big rush, big swing’ allows
looking for easy-going experiences.” you to jump over the world cup
football pitch, 106 metres above the
Some of these are: ground, and swing out at 120 kph,
in a massive 220-meter arc.
1. EXPLORE THE MIDLANDS
MEANDER 8. CHILL AT SHONGWENI
The Midlands Meander is DAM
without doubt the “Romeo & Shongweni Dam and game
Juliet Route” of KZN, with an reserve is the perfect spot to relax
English countryside feel about it. and enjoy spectacular natural
The route offers everything from surroundings. If you want to be
laid-back farm-style cuisine to a bit more active than that, there
fine dining in stunning, scenic are game drives, rock climbing,
locations. There are also a variety abseiling, mountain bike rides or
of places to visit including Karkloof
Falls, Beacon Hill, and a selection guided canoe journeys. 
of nature reserves. You can visit
different studios or workshops of For more information isit: www.zulu.org.za/
great craftspeople where you can dokzn/experiences/do-kzn-romance

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