Stephanie Be

Oranjezicht, Cape Town, the Mother City! But I consider Stellenbosch home as well.

Cape Town and Stellenbosch, currently in Johannesburg.

English and Afrikaans, but if you throw me some Dutch or German text, I can read it.

I have too many. I travel a lot, itu0027s definitely a priority for me! Locally, I am in love with the Cederberg, as well as Montagu in the Western Cape. As for the rest of the country, I think the entire area from Mbombela in Mpumalanga up North to Musina in Limpopo is stunning. Iu0027ve spent loads of time in Hoedspruit, White River, Pilgrimu2019s Rest, Tzaneen and that entire area bordering on the Kruger National Park. Internationally, Iu0027ve been fortunate enough to visit quite a bit of Europe, Asia and South America, but my all-time favourite is the USA. Iu0027ve hiked in loads of the National Parks - Yosemite, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Smokey Mountains, and so many more. I even got engaged on a Native American Reservation on the border of Arizona and Utah!

Iu0027m a pretty serious hobby photographer! Iu0027ve always had an interest in photography, specifically travel and portraits. I absolutely love taking beautiful photos of my friends. Iu0027m also a big gamer, both on console and mobile. My favourites are open world third person shooters like Red Dead Redemption, Unchartered, Assassins Creed, etc. I dabble in the odd battle royale style game too, my favourite being PubG!

I was recently adopted by a feral cat and her baby. I’d been feeding this wild cat that lived in my complex for a few months, when just before Christmas she brought me her kitten. Both mom and baby are very wild, but I spent months building trust and showing them that they were safe. The baby (Noelle) is now pretty tame and spends most evenings napping on my couch or in my lap trying to climb on top of my laptop.

Probably directions! I can’t live without Google Maps, and I’m constantly checking directions to random places.

Khalid, so I can propose in person! Taylor Swift, so we can finally fulfil our destiny of becoming best friends. Warren Buffet, because I feel like I have so much to learn from him. Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission who has worked incredibly hard to get to where she is, she could definitely give me great advice. Finally, Tyler Henry, the Hollywood medium, I’d love to dive into his gifts and see what he can tell me about my ancestors.

I’m obsessed with RuPaul’s Drag Race and all of its spin-offs like Drag Race UK and All Stars. My all-time favourites are Parks and Recreation, The Office, Gilmore Girls, and Schitt’s Creek (I’ve been told I remind people of Alexis).

Comfy and cosy, comfort and cosiness above all else.

#Hyperfeminine #Soft #Contradictory #NoHeels #NoJeans

What is your ideal holiday, described in one line?

I’d love to get over my fear of horses and learn how to ride! I would also love to learn how to surf, play a new instrument, speak Spanish, and try archery.

I’m hypermobile (double-jointed), so I could probably join the circus. I’m also a baby whisperer, I think I’d make a great au pair.

To read minds, for sure.

I’m into football/soccer, and strangely enough, competitive gymnastics.

Education for all, reproductive health, and animal welfare.

I have a bucket list that’s almost never-ending, I feel like I’m constantly adding things to it! There are still some iconic hikes around the world that I would love to do. Other than that, we don’t have time to talk about them all!

Wilful ignorance.

Kindness.

Getting to be a small part of so many South Africans’ lives and building relationships with all of them. I also love breaking new music and making memories with my 5FM family.