ABOUT ME

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Welcome to SandiSide, my name is Sandisiwe Mbhele, known by my friends as Sandi, I hope you see what I did with the name of the blog.

I am a self-proclaimed liker of things and lifestyle, and a foodie, an opinionated, wannabe activist and this blog will be expressing the many sides of my life, whilst living in the city of gold, Johannesburg.

I have had an inner battle the past year about who I am, what I want from my life, and where I am going, particularly after I graduated with a post-grad degree, and one year in my first full-time job.

This blog is going to be my creative outlet and the many things that I love in my life. I will definitely touch on health and fitness and don't be surprised to see a few posts about politics or current affairs.

One to also look out for in the future is entrepreneurship, giving blossoming new businesses the opportunity and space to showcase their work.

In my many facets, I refuse to be boxed, I rather be a hat with many tricks up my sleeves, it is who I am.

Cheers to doing it yourself, and those enjoying work through their life experiences.




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  1. UnknownNovember 6, 2018 at 1:07 AM

    My beautiful Zulu princess. Welcome and I am looking forward for read all your posts.

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  2. MamailiNovember 6, 2018 at 11:04 PM

    This is so amazing. Long time coming if you ask me! Best of luck.

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