In a world filled with challenges and obstacles, my story is one that I hope will resonate with young millennials and anyone facing adversity. I was born with a neural tube defect that affects the spine, and from the very beginning, the odds were stacked against me. Doctors gave me just 48 hours to live. […]
Most of us are familiar with the troubles of dealing with hyperpigmentation and dry skin around our eyes. The world of skincare has evolved immensely, providing solutions to these troubles. However, majority of these solutions are offered at extravagant prices that not many can always afford. If you are looking for a natural and more […]
Dear rubies, Let me start by introducing myself via a short video: My name is Zimbini Hill. I’ve spent most of my working life in big corporate, and a little of it doing what I can to build up our beautiful country in the public sector and non-profit space. I am wife to a wonderful […]
KARE For Women was began with two women in South Africa, trying to make a change for women when they feel helpless and distressed. My name is Kirsty Davids and my cousin and I started this initiative to help women, children and marginalised communities in any way we can. We started in August of 2020, […]
We all know how easy it is to get caught up in how society and the world sees women. This has led to so many women believing that they are not enough. But we are here to tell you that you are enough, and you are worthy, beautiful! Everybody is different, so it’s important for […]
Don’t give up, don’t take anything too personally, and don’t take no for an answer. – Sophia Amorugo With only 5 months left of 2022, you might feel a little lost or despondent. This year has flown by and sometimes what we planned to accomplish and what we end up accomplishing are two different things […]
The protests and riots following Zuma’s imprisonment have left hundreds of shops across the nation in disarray and killed 72 people. These tragic events have created so much fear and unrest over the past few days, but there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel. A volunteer group called RebuildSA, which […]
Forbes Africa’s 2021 30 under 30 list has just come out, and our very own Mihlali Ndamase is on it! The list includes some of the most forward-thinking young entrepreneurs around, and this 24-year-old South African superstar has made the cut. It’s not surprising considering her incredible achievements. Mihlali has over 1 million Instagram followers […]
Being a female entrepreneur is commendable in this current economic climate. Here at rubybox we love to celebrate these brave women and encourage them to keep following their dreams. Coach Melody is just another example of an incredible women with her own local business. Melody Tryphone is a personal trainer based in Cape Town. This […]
At rubybox we are all about women supporting women and celebrating all women successes be it young start-up businesses to women finding their true self. COVID had really put a damper on all positive news and we felt that we needed to bring some of that positivity back and our genuine love for local products […]