About

From the Pen of ….. Hosts various authors who write on a regular basis. Allow me to introduce them to you

Deborah Jordaan comes from an Afrikaans family but is fully bilingual. This platform gives Deborah the freedom to express herself through words

Elsabe Smit helps people understand the magic and mystery of Love and Life so that you can regain control of your life. What would you like to resolve?

Grazia Martienssen, writes delightful interactive children stories, with a moral or lesson to learn

Chris De Flamingh shares his memoirs of his childhood into adulthood

Olivia Britz writing often reflects her life experiences which she wishes to share in its authenticity in the hopes of reaching the quiet souls who are going through similar experiences

Ada Den Hollander a well known writer shares her poems and experiences with us

Karin Kelly Lawrenz, Transformation Coach. Karin has spent the past decade coaching, mentoring, motivating people and executives. Her practical, no-nonsense advice and life strategies provide tangible results and skills that help people push through the everyday challenges we all face in life, work, and love.

Neshni Naidoo lives with her husband, three sons and mum in the beautiful city of Cape Town. The poems, songs and stories that she has written share her personal journey and her life experiences. Her vision is to empower and inspire others – one student, one reader at a time. She writes under the pseudonym Asha Shiv Kumari.

Vanessa Anderson has always loved words but like many artists, the vision and the results can clash, recently she has learnt to forgive those indiscretions and just write – because hiding in the message may be a reader desperate for just those words. Sometimes the writer is the paintbrush, not the artist.

Nina Ganci loves photography and shares her journey throughout this blog

Write for Us
Yes, you.
​We’re always looking for new authors in our section, From the Pen of …… If you’ve got an idea that will challenge our readers and move our industry forward, we want to hear about it. But you don’t need to wait for an idea that will redefine web design. Just aim to bring readers a fresh perspective on a topic that’s keeping you up at night.

Who Can Submit An Article?
You can! (Unless you are a spammer) Our authors range from experienced writers to first-timers. As our process includes editorial oversight, we can be a great place to publish your first piece in From the Pen of …..

You need an idea, something you want to share, and the ability to put together an outline to show us that your idea is likely to be of interest to our readers. Experienced writers all started somewhere, we would be honoured for you to start your writing career with us.​

About Holistic started in 2006 with the website www.aboutholistic.co.za by Nina Ganci.  In June we started the first monthly Holistic Fayre in Durbanville. In 2007 the Holistic Fayre moved to Bothasig and grew from strength to strength.

The main aim of the Holistic Website and Fayre is to bring Love and Light to the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town.

The website is filled with information from various people experienced in their particular fields. Keep a lookout in our blog for some of their articles.