Vinette Diab-Nicholls

Vinette Diab-Nicholls is the CEO and founder of the award-winning interior design studio DIYgirls. They offer bespoke interior design, custom-made furniture, and top-quality, handcrafted décor. With commercial, retail, and residential clients across southern Africa, they transform everything from five-star lodges and glitzy hotels to tiny apartments and family homes. Vinette’s mission is to inspire change, create positive impact, and provide women with a platform where they can master new skills. A philanthropist at heart, she feels strongly about uplifting the community while creating top-class products and services for her clients. – https://diygirls.co.za/blogs/news/a-woman-s-touch-what-it-takes-to-create-a-softer-more-beautiful-world

Cherize van Tonder

Owner of Red Cherry Decor creates beautiful spaces that express each client’s individuality and personal style. We guarantee to deliver on your brief by ensuring financial requirements are adhered to, while combining beauty and practicality to transform your ideas and dreams into reality. Our passion drives us to offer diverse services, ensuring we meet all your decor needs. https://www.redcherrydecor.co.za/#About

Craig De Necker

Craig de Necker is an internationally recognized, award-winning landscape designer and Managing Director of The Friendly Plant (Pty) Ltd, a well-respected garden design and landscape installation company. He entered the green industry in 1995, founding a wholesale plant growing business situated on their 180,000m2 company-owned plant farm which he still operates today. Craig is a regular contributor of garden and landscaping editorial and photographs to print and online media houses. He has been interviewed on and participated in numerous television shows and radio programs over the years. He has also spoken at a number of private and public events with the focus on gardens and designer outdoor living spaces. https://www.thefriendlyplant.co.za/about-us-the-friendly-plant-garden-design-and-landscaping/

Hennie Meyer

Hennie Meyer is a prominent figure in South Africa’s real estate scene, renowned for his expertise in property flipping. Based in Pretoria, he co-founded Bigpond Property in 2014, steering it to become the nation’s leading property flipping enterprise alongside his brother. With a background as a seasoned real estate agent, Hennie brings a unique perspective that has significantly contributed to the company’s remarkable success. Beyond his business ventures, he also holds a notable presence in the digital realm. He runs a successful YouTube channel, and other social media platforms, with significant subscriber bases, offering insights into the intricacies of property flipping, real estate trends, and interior design https://www.bigpondproperty.co.za/

Le Roux Meyer

Leroux Meyer, a dynamic co-founder of BigPond Property, is a strategic force in South Africa’s construction sector. As the main project manager, he excels in creating modern and sustainable living spaces through innovative, cost-effective solutions. Leading his construction company, Leroux’s expertise extends to identifying economical pathways for enhanced efficiency, embodying a commitment to sustainability. 

His influence extends beyond the construction site, positioning him as a forward-thinking entrepreneur shaping contemporary living spaces in South Africa, driven by a dedication to financial success and operational excellence. https://bigpondproperty.co.za/

Sven Iversen

Sven Iversen, is the founder and director of Ivecon Projects.  Ivecon Projects is a registered member of the NHBRC and the Master Builders Association, specializing in the construction of middle to upper market houses. With a proven and recognized track record, it has the right team of dedicated professionals to take on any size residential building project. With over 30 years in the residential construction industry, Ivecon Projects has built secure relationships with a network of reliable and dependable suppliers, who offer quality products to suit all budgets. By coupling clear communication, efficiently controlling budgets, and using well-formulated site progress plans, Ivecon Projects can assist you in facilitating a smooth and enjoyable build from start to finish.

Nicholas Ian Mallandain

Nicholas Mallandain is an award-winning architect driven by the quest to provide humanity with interesting and purposeful environments. Throughout his career, Nicholas has been widely acknowledged for his remarkable work, with his projects being featured in various publications. His portfolio encompasses a diverse range of projects, including commercial and retail buildings, industrial complexes, and residential spaces across Africa. He is recognized for his ability to envision and execute designs that optimize space utilisation, efficiency, and aesthetic appeal, making him a sought-after professional for major development projects. With unwavering dedication to excellence, Nicholas continues to push the boundaries of architectural design, creating spaces that inspire and enhance the lives of their occupants. His commitment to sustainability and innovation remains a driving force behind his architectural achievements.

Tanya Sterley

Tanya Sterley brings a wealth of information and knowledge of the interiors industry to the table. Her journey as a corporate interiors business owner of The Interior Decorating Co for 17 years, 8 years as a Sales Manager and Designer for Ronald Sanders Interiors, and 7 years as Sales Consultant for Hertex Fabrics, along with her present position which she has held for the last year and a half working as Group Agent for the Casamance fabric house, has certainly set the stage for her to become a spokeswoman of high regard in the South African interiors industry.

Listening to and guided by her local and international clients’ requirements, Tanya’s in-depth and broad knowledge of design, local and international decor trends, the use of colour and space, as well as her enthusiasm and love for putting together award-worthy schemes, is a sound, talented, and organised offering.

Her knowledge of fabrics and their application is second to none, and her professional, bold personality is a delight to whomever she comes into contact with. She is most certainly a well-known and recognised ‘guru’ in the industry.

Kyle Brooks

Kyle Brooks started working in the construction industry in 1995.  He works closely with homeowners,  developers, architects, interior designers, and structural engineers. He enjoys the detail and ensuring that the correct product and process is used during the construction process.

GCT was founded by Kyle and is a construction and maintenance business servicing clients in JHB and Pretoria. GCT clients include residential and commercial clients and are the approved contractors in more than 400 Sectional Title Body Corporates. GCT’s construction and maintenance services include plumbing 24 hrs, leak detection 24hrs, electrical 24hrs , painting, damp proofing, and waterproofing.

GCT can offer this wide range of services as it employs qualified staff for each specific field. GCT is NHBRC registered and builds according to the SANS 10400 building code. GCT is a procedure and system-driven business led by an experienced hands-on management team .